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Man arrested after stealing $150,000 of Facebook Marketplace goods
The 36-year-old man is set to due to appear in Waitakere District Court.

'It's bloody hard': Sevens star reveals challenges of new code at Warriors
Michaela Brake has already been reduced to tears due to the physicality and intensity of league training, long before making her NRLW debut.

Mawley Park’s future uncertain
Greater Wellington Regional Council has proposed a plan that would protect urban Masterton from flooding which includes moving a stopbank behind, through, or in front of Mawley Park.

Gallagher Security hosts record-breaking user event in Adelaide
Gallagher Security's User Group event in Adelaide attracted over 100 professionals, marking its largest gathering with training, demos, and expert talks.

Politicians across political spectrum open to investigating law changes after press secretary's 'disturbing' allegations
Police investigated the allegations but did not pursue charges.

First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital
For the first time, scientists show how our microbiome forms affects the risk of infection.

The Papers: Winter fuel 'U-turn' and immigration 'battle lines'
The government has reversed its winter fuel payments policy and there is discussion of Keir Starmer's immigration policy.

Badenoch launches review into possible ECHR exit
A review by the shadow attorney general will examine whether the UK should exit certain domestic and international agreements.

What we know about Trump's latest travel ban
President Trump has signed a proclamation banning travel to the US from nationals of 12 countries.

Sex workers reportedly recorded by PM's press secretary Michael Forbes call for urgent law change
"We should be safe in public without images being captured of our bodies unbeknownst to us."

Paralympic cyclist victim of road rage van assault
An enraged van driver was so incensed at encountering two cyclists on a Waikato road he deliberately drove into their path and slammed on the brakes.

Porirua women’s refuge operator goes into liquidation
Whare Manaaki had ceased providing refuge services in Porirua recently. There was another refuge, and a new one about to start operating too.

Two armed males forced a woman from her vehicle in Whangarei, police say
Northland police say they want help after alleged aggravated robbery in Tikipunga.

New study suggests calorie restriction may be linked to worsening depression
Going too far with a diet might have serious impacts on your mental health.

Villa interested in Sancho - Thursday's gossip
Aston Villa show Jadon Sancho interest, Newcastle make Burnley's James Trafford their top target and Liverpool consider Anthony Gordon move, plus more.

Witness testifies that Diddy dangled her over apartment balcony
In an intense cross examination, Comb's lawyers sought to undermine the credibilty of witness Bryana Bongolan

US-Boeing crashes deal 'repugnant' - lawyer for victims' families
The plane maker has agreed to pay $1.1bn to avoid prosecution over two fatal crashes that killed 346 people.

First trailer for Wicked sequel released
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will return for the second half of The Wizard of Oz spin-off.

The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws
Denmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge

Pregnant women warned against using weight-loss jabs
Women also reminded that they should use the most effective contraception to avoid pregnancy while taking 'skinny jabs'.