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Kiwi solo traveller speaks out after victim of lewd sex act in Sri Lanka

The 24-year-old filmed the indecent act before fleeing in her tuk-tuk. Video / @molsgonewild

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18 Nov 11:18 PM
'Can't believe that happened': Kiwi exposed to lewd sex act while solo travelling
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'Can't believe that happened': Kiwi exposed to lewd sex act while solo travelling

The 24-year-old victim filmed the ordeal and local police quickly arrested the man.

18 Nov 10:04 PM

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Rangatahi Māori take the lead in climate action series
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Rangatahi Māori take the lead in climate action series

Each episode follows young Māori creating local solutions to global warming.

18 Nov 04:00 PM
Jonah Lomu died 10 years ago today; his family reveal their memories and decade of grief
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Jonah Lomu died 10 years ago today; his family reveal their memories and decade of grief

Nadene Lomu says the boys still feel Jonah’s presence through photos on their walls.

17 Nov 11:00 PM
'I was not part of any inner circle': Former Deputy Commissioner claims surprise over McSkimming 'cover-up'
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'I was not part of any inner circle': Former Deputy Commissioner claims surprise over McSkimming 'cover-up'

Wally Haumaha was beleaguered ex-Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's deputy until 2024.

17 Nov 04:00 PM
Rare historic bowl by master carver could fetch $300k at Auckland auction
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Rare historic bowl by master carver could fetch $300k at Auckland auction

The kumete whakairo was carved as a peace gift to politician Robert Graham in 1878.

16 Nov 02:00 AM

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