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Former gambler says regulators need sharper teeth, wants all online ads banned

Jack* says ads for illegal online casinos continue to infiltrate the phones of recovering addicts.

Mother heartbroken toddler's cancer treatment delayed by Starship Hospital staff shortages

Some chemotherapy and bone marrow treatments have been delayed at the children's hospital for up to seven days due to lack of staff.

Otago University honour knight’s support with new boat

How much does it cost to run an election?

Putting aside the cost to candidates and political parties to run their campaigns, the Electoral Commission has given a breakdown of what it expects to spend getting New Zealanders to the polls this year.

From red alert to amber for court tech project

A tech project that is key to speeding up the courts is back on firmer ground after copping a big black mark earlier.

Migrant advocacy group says NZ First has adopted its policy

The Migrant Workers Association says it echoes proposals from pro-migrant advocates for many years, but won't reverse some voters' unhappiness with Winston Peters' other views.

School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey

Protests have taken place over the rules which have seen pupils wearing hijabs turned away from schools.

Labour supporters told to harness 'hope and rage'; National voters fear 'handout society'

Both Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon held rallies at different ends of the country last night, with supporters for both out in full force.

BRC celebrates raising days of 3 units in Danapur

Bihar Regimental Centre marked raising days of 9th & 14th Bihar Battalions and 4th Rashtriya Rifles at Danapur, honoring martyrs at Veer Smriti Sthal.

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Ex-gymnastics coach jailed for 90 years for filming young girls in changing rooms

Ex-gymnastics coach Sean Gardner, 39, has been handed the maximum possible sentence after secretly filming young girls in studio changing rooms and toilets in Mississippi

'Four-headed beast': ACT leader David Seymour hints at potential for coalition with Opportunity

National, however, has ruled out working with the party on multiple occasions.

Batam blackout may have been caused by lightning, bat interference: Minister

The widespread power outage is estimated to have caused economic losses of around 233.5 billion rupiah (US$13 million), according to economic experts.

Inside Raila Odinga International Stadium: The world-class facility built in his honour

In honour of the late former Prime Minister, Kenya is preparing to enter a new era of sports

Kenya’s Hit Squad eyes African glory as boxing rift splits continent

Despite the competing events, Kenya’s camp is confident that home advantage, thorough preparation and a strong squad will give the hosts an edge.

Proposed COE changes could reshape Singapore’s used car market, say dealers

Dealers and analysts say some mass-market vehicles could lose resale value under the proposed COE changes, while demand for pre-owned luxury cars may rise.

Ubisoft to cut 70 jobs in Singapore, close Finland studio

The video game publisher and developer is behind popular action-adventure franchises including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Watch Dogs.

Zazzau Emir honours ex-NNPC CFO Abdulrazaq with traditional title

The Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has appointed former NNPC Chief Financial Officer, Mallam Isiaka Abdulrazaq, as Tafidan Yamman Zazzau.