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'Quantum shift' needed to fix years of failures at Oranga Tamariki
It's tasked with protecting our smallest, most vulnerable New Zealanders. Yet report after report points out the same failings.

Local newspaper closures: When the heart of a community folds
Local free newspapers are disappearing as costs soar, revenue plummets and readers turn to screens.

Western governments living in fear?
Only bad governments are afraid of free speech which does not bode well for the UK, Australia and a growing number of other Western "democracies".

Adele doesn't know when she'll perform again after tearful Vegas goodbye
The British star has said she is ready for a "big break" from music following her US residency.

Lauren Laverne given 'all clear' following cancer diagnosis
The BBC presenter, who revealed her diagnosis in August, said she would be returning to work on Tuesday.

Fresh Storm Bert wind warning comes into force
A yellow wind warning comes into effect across Northern Ireland until 18:00 GMT on Sunday.

MPs back calls for pub bombings inquiry
Sarah Edwards and Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst both say the victims and their families deserve "closure".

Late Bumrah wickets after Jaiswal & Kohli centuries put India on top
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli hit imperious centuries before Jasprit Bumrah takes two late wickets as India end day three of the first Test against Australia in a dominant position.

'I'm the UK's number one Trump impersonator'
Donald Trump impressionist Mike Osman is inspired to keep performing after the US election.

What being coached by Murray could do for Djokovic
BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller assesses what Novak Djokovic's shock appointment of Andy Murray as coach could mean for both men.

Climate finance: NZ could face hefty bill as new funding target agreed at COP29
The new target will "set the expectation" that NZ contributes more to help developing nations move away from using fossil fuels.

Fewer teens vaping, but concern remains for children as young as 10
A new survey shows the numbers of teens taking up vaping is dropping - but advocates say older students are falling through the gaps.

This radical new keyboard doubles as a touchscreen and a monitor
The DS Pixel Keyboard is a new keyboard on Kickstarter that doubles as both a touchscreen and a monitor. The Verge writes that the creators of the DS Pixel Keyboard also claim to have found a solution to make typing on a touchscreen more satisfying: The DS Pixel has a removable frame with an electrostatic capacitive keycap that will act as physical keys if placed on top of the touchscreen. The keyboard otherwise consists of a 60Hz touchscreen with an image resolution of 3840 x 1100 pixels. The DS Pixel Keyboard also has an HDMI input, which means it can be used as a completely separate monitor. The 20,000mAh battery should last for 12 hours of use and should be fully charged in three hours. The keyboard also has a pair of built-in stereo speakers. With a month to go, the Kickstarter campaign for the DS Pixel Keyboard has already reached its funding goal more than ten times over. The plan is for the keyboard to start shipping in February 2025, with a starting price of $349 for a keyboard with a reading frequency of 1000Hz. There is also a variant for gamers for $419 with a readout frequency of 8,000Hz.

Dozens killed in Pakistan sectarian violence
More than 80 die in a tribal area of Pakistan riven by tensions between Shia and Sunni communities.

Burning old TVs to survive: The toxic trade in electrical waste
People around the world are extracting valuable materials from e-waste despite huge health risks.