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Rare huia feather regarded as 'significant piece' of history to be auctioned
It comes from a bird last seen in NZ in 1907, and could fetch thousands of dollars.

Golfers devastated over runway extension into course
The Nelson Golf Club would be forced to close if the adjoining airport’s northern runway extension proposal went ahead, a hearing has been told.

‘At the helm of a 2 tonne bowling ball’
A 49-year-old drink-driver caught with two high alcohol levels in nine months has been told “the charges could have been a whole lot more serious”.

School students doing their bit to save the planet - one lunchbox at a time
If you are using excessive glad wrap around your school lunch sarnies, watch out.

'I may not be here if my stroke was at different time'
Thrombectomy treatment is relatively new and most effective when given within six hours of a stroke occurring to mitigate post stroke issues.

5 Questions On: The race to rent
So why is competition so intense and what can you do about it?

Usyk & Fury 'making history' with undisputed heavyweight fight
Oleksandr Usyk speaks about his upcoming fight against Tyson Fury on 18 May, which will be the first undisputed heavyweight title fight in 24 years.

Mothers of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA allege 'abuse'
The two spoke out in an interview on behalf of their daughters, whom they say are silenced by NDAs.

Scottish government to declare national housing emergency
Ms Somerville is expected to blame UK Government austerity and Brexit for the decision.

UK's puffin protection laws at centre of post Brexit row
The endangered puffin - one of Britain’s most iconic seabirds - is at the centre of a battle over the UK’s post Brexit freedoms.

Boeing may face criminal prosecution over 737 Max crashes, US says
The Department of Justice is considering whether to prosecute the firm over two fatal 737 Max crashes.

The $7 million price tag fetched by Michael Schumacher's watches
Eight watches from Michael Schumacher's personal collection have gone under the hammer in Geneva, bringing in more than $7 million.

Smoke ‘warning light’ comes on after Air NZ flight u-turns
After being unable to land safely in Rotorua due to weather conditions the flight was redirected back to Wellington.

Early childhood sector’s call for action
Educators want the Government to fund pay parity in the early childhood sector.

Risk Maori and Pasifika will face discrimination over police's expanding use of biometric data - expert
Similar tech in America frequently falsely accuses people of colour of being someone else, Dr Karaitiana Taiuru says.

Three dead in New Caledonia amid continuing unrest, president's office says
French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc says "dark hours have arrived", as he calls for violence to end.

Children with anorexia sent 100 miles for care
A Scarborough mum facing an eight-hour round trip says her daughter feels "abandoned".

Inside Usyk's heavyweight transformation & biggest weakness
How Oleksandr Usyk went from undisputed cruiserweight champion to one fight away from emulating the feat at heavyweight.

Manhunt for escaped French prisoner enters second day
Hundreds of police officers are deployed in the search for Mohamed Amra and the men who freed him.

'Corrupt ship inspectors demand our food and cargo'
Seafarers tell the BBC port officials routinely demand bribes before allowing ships through.

Indian spices face heat over global safety concerns
India is a global powerhouse of spices. But recent quality concerns have cast a cloud on its position.

People with HIV can be sperm and egg donors
UK laws have changed to keep up with the science that shows it can be safe.