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Why almost half the Black Ferns Sevens are joining exodus to 15s
The Olympic champions are losing a host of players for the season finale and one star is making a curious switch to one of rugby’s most specialist positions.

Survivor of historic abuse at top school wants govt inquiry like Dilworth
Ombudsman Peter Boshier says the board acted “unreasonably” in handling a complaint by a former student sexually abused by his English teacher in 1988

Wellington mum has ‘no hope’ of seeing daughter in Myanmar again
It has been 15 years since Wellington woman Dawt Tha Thang last saw her eldest daughter.

‘Our children deserve better’: Principal upset over plastic in lunch
A child biting into a chunk of plastic in their meal is the last straw for the head of a Palmerston North school.

Maori councillors gather for challenging year in face of rampant abuse, ‘decimation’
LGNZ ropu Te Maruata gathers for annual hui to plan for a challenging year ahead, and simply to offer some whanaungatanga, emotional support.

A shock resignation, and the enduring hate towards Jacinda Ardern
In a new five-part series, senior journalist Lloyd Burr investigates the former PM’s dramatic rise, her fall and how the country fell out of love with her. This is part five.

Top-20 tennis stars ask Grand Slams for more prize money
The top 20 ATP and WTA tennis players send a letter to the four Grand Slams asking for more prize money.

Assisted Dying: The Final Choice
How assisted dying works in California and Canada.

Wimbledon plans to increase 'Henman Hill' capacity
Wimbledon is planning to renovate its iconic 'Henman Hill' and increase capacity for the tournament's 150th anniversary in 2027.

What Trump has done - and why it matters
We dig into what the US president has said, what it could mean, and why it is happening now.

Chiefs host Reds in top-of-the-table Super Rugby Pacific clash
All you need to know about the battle of 1 v 2 at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton on Friday night.

Flight delays? No worries. This airline communicates travel hiccups well
Cathay Pacific should inspire confidence, even in the most nervous of passengers.

Kiwi teen plays young Jason Momoa character in Minecraft movie
The 15-year-old has his sights set on an acting career and says being part of the movie was “so cool”, a privilege and a learning experience.

‘No regrets’: Unrepentant Phil Goff’s first interview after being sacked as High Commissioner
In the wake of his fateful comments about President Trump, Phil Goff tells journalist Paula Penfold his actions were planned, and reveals how he learned he’d been fired.

Premier League yet to rule on Chelsea women's team 'fair market value' sale
The Premier League will consider Chelsea's multimillion pound transaction to sell the women's team to a sister company.

Lossiemouth wins Aintree Hurdle as Constitution Hill falls again
Constitution Hill falls for the second time in succession as star mare Lossiemouth lands the Aintree Hurdle

Injured Arsenal defender Gabriel out for season
Arsenal defender Gabriel requires surgery on his hamstring that will rule him out for the remainder of the season.

Lockerbie bombing whistleblower arrested in Libya
Samir Shegwara was arrested after the BBC reported the existence of evidence linking Libya with the bombing.

Meat-eating dinosaurs shared watering holes with their prey
Scientists' analysis of prehistoric tracks suggests predators and prey drank at the same lagoons.

How campaigning mum won six-year battle to get Martyn's Law introduced
The mother of Manchester attack victim Martyn Hett has reached her goal of introducing a new law.