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Restoring the reputation of Rua Kenana 103 years after unjust arrest
TÅ«hoe prophet Rua KÄ?nana was officially pardoned and the Crown apologised during the final reading of Te Pire kia Unuhia te Hara kai Runga i a Rua KÄ?nana: Rua KÄ?nana Pardon Bill in Parliament today.

Hauraki Treaty settlement: Ngati Whatua Orakei puts Auckland Council on notice
Auckland hapu Ngati Whatua Orakei say they are putting Auckland Council on notice following a scathing Waitangi Tribunal report into the contentious Hauraki settlement.

Solomons' third woman MP sworn in following historic by-election
Solomon Islands newly elected MP, Lilly Maefai, has been sworn in on the floor of Parliament today.

Reinhard Bonnke: The man who changed the face of Christianity in Africa
Reinhard Bonnke, who died aged 79, is the father of modern-day crusade preaching in Africa.

How much should bosses be paid?
Do stock options encourage good performance or are they just another way to boost executive pay?

Refugee camps: Pregnant and living in a wet tent
As charity Médecins Sans Frontières warns of a health emergency in refugee camps, one expectant mother living in Lesbos spoke to BBC of her fears.

German court forced to rule as cheese smell gets up woman's nose
The woman lives above a cheese shop in Germany and had placed signs warning of the stink.

Vienna State Opera: Top ballet academy 'encouraged pupils to smoke'
Dancers at Vienna State Opera's academy were encouraged to smoke to stay slim, a report finds.

Cancer treatment trial: Chemotherapy 'could become more effective'
Doctors at the Royal Marsden are trialling a targeted treatment which they hope will also mean fewer side effects for cancer patients.

Australia endures hottest day on record
The continent records its highest national average temperature, worsening the bushfire threat.

'Significant' rise in air quality complaints in Marlborough
Growing intolerance of pollution is causing Marlborough residents to dob in their neighbours who produce dirty or smoky air.

Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway knew about residency application delays months ago
Documents obtained by RNZ show Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway knew eight months ago that delays in processing residency applications were about to blow out.

Villa overwhelm Liverpool's youngest-ever team in Carabao Cup
Aston Villa overwhelm Liverpool's youngest-ever starting line-up 5-0 at Villa Park to cruise into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

Japan's workplaces rethink 'drinking with the boss'
In Japan, fears of harassment claims mean some bosses are hesitant to organise after-work drinks.

Could Scotland leave the UK... and stay in the EU?
The SNP wants Scotland to rejoin the EU as an independent state, but how could that happen?

The delivery driver who takes away your rubbish
A new system in Stockholm combines waste collection with parcel delivery to cut carbon emissions.

US boy's emotion as he completes cancer treatment
A video of a nine-year-old boy finishing his cancer treatment has been shared widely on social media.

Citizenship Amendment Act: PM Modi defiant despite widespread protests
Delhi says it will "not budge or go back" over a citizenship law despite widespread protests.

Kyrgyzstan's male headgear gets on Unesco's cultural heritage list
The inclusion of the kalpak will help boost tourism to the Central Asian country, officials believe.

Sherrock first woman to win World darts match
Fallon Sherrock is the first woman to win a match at the PDC World Championship after coming back from behind to stun Ted Evetts 3-2 in London.