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Brian Tamaki says Man Up protests strategically planned 'to protect children'
On Saturday night, around 30 Man Up members protested a Wellington Pride parade.

Government moves to speed up land acquisition for public works
The proposed changes are expected before Parliament in May and would pre-empt the Public Works Act overhaul by six months.

Amazon Echo Show 5 3rd Generation Review
The Amazon Echo Show 5 3rd Generation is a compact and versatile smart display that brings together the power of voice assistance, entertainment and smart home control into one sleek device.

Samsung Introduces New Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G
New Galaxy A series smartphones bring first-ever Awesome Intelligence, advanced camera features and enhanced durability.

GB's Kartal earns biggest career win at Indian Wells
British lucky loser Sonay Kartal continues to make the most of her reprieve at Indian Wells by earning the biggest win of her career.

GB's Azu claims 60m gold as Robertson wins bronze
Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu claims men's 60m gold at the European Athletics Indoor Championships, as team-mate Andrew Robertson wins bronze.

'Free-scoring French leave Irish history tilt in tatters'
Ireland hosted France in the Aviva Stadium seeking to make history. Instead a signature achievement has slipped from their grasp for the third time in 17 months.

'Does it always have to be so dramatic, Scotland?'
Scotland earn their second win of the 2025 Six Nations, but only after doing things the hard way, writes Tom English.

Migrant dies attempting to cross English Channel
The Kuwati man, in his sixties, suffered a cardiac arrest on the boat that was carrying him from northern France, officials said.

PM pens heartfelt message to daughter on International Women's Day
The prime minister said he wants a future "defined by hope", not prejudice in a touching message to his daughter.

The Papers: UK 'hardest hit by Covid fallout' and next Bond 'shouldn't be American'
A mix of stories lead Sunday's front pages, including on immigration and five years on since the start of the pandemic.

Manuel Bundy: the legendary DJ who helped shape Kiwi hip-hop
Thirty-eight years after he first got on the decks in a South Auckland church, DJ Manuel Bundy still loves nothing more than spinning tunes that people dig.

Watch: Daughter of Kiwi sports greats wins senior 400m title with record-breaking run
On a session dubbed �Super Saturday� due to all the Olympic stars in action, it was the daughter of a former gold medallist who shone brightest.

The Perfect Time to Turn-off Notifications at Night: 9:45 PM
Research conducted on behalf of Kindle reveals Kiwis check devices for notifications up to 50 times an hour, contributing to the vast majority feeling stressed at bedtime.

Cricut Unveils the Next Generation of Smart Cutting Machines
Cricut Maker 4 and Cricut Explore 4 offer an enhanced out-of-box experience with more materials and tools included, speeds up to two times faster than the previous generation, and an improved user experience in Design Space.

Wales must not be 'chewed up' by losing run
Interim head coach Matt Sherratt says Wales must not fixate on breaking their record losing sequence after a 35-29 Six Nations defeat to Scotland.

'The first of three finals' - how good can Liverpool's season be?
Liverpool's dream of achieving the Treble was ended last month by Plymouth in the fourth round of the FA Cup - but they remain firmly in the hunt for three trophies.

Pope Francis responding well to treatment, Vatican says
The 88-year-old prayed on Saturday morning in the chapel of the papal suite at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said.

Poor performing civil servants to be incentivised to leave jobs in new plans
Pat McFadden said the civil service's "state is not match-fit to rise to the moment".

King's Commonwealth message of unity in 'uncertain times'
At a time of global tensions, King Charles emphasises the importance of countries working together.