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How long does it take to draw a picture of every pub in London?
New York Times: Artist Lydia Wood sketches every London pub amid closures and challenges.
Social media hacks targeting KiwiSaver hardship claims on the rise
Over $389 million was withdrawn for financial hardship between July 2024 and April 2025.
100% Pure New Zealand campaign gets $5.5m relaunch
The new campaign replaces the If You Seek campaign which has run since 2022.
Extremely life-like dolls cause a frenzy in Brazil
New York Times: The video received more than 16 million views on TikTok.
Supermarket disputes woman's claim worker crushed toddler's fingers with trolley
The mother wrote she wanted to 'jump over and rip your hair out'.
Smith & Caughey’s unveils final window display, announces it will close in days
The store’s 'End of an Era Sale' began last Wednesday, attracting lines around the block.
'LA needs the National Guard': Influencers amplify protest chaos
New York Times: Social media creators have been outnumbering traditional journalists.
YouTube loosens rules guiding the moderation of videos
New York Times: YouTube now allows more rule-breaking content if deemed public interest.
'Sham' lawsuit: Blake Lively's legal victory over Justin Baldoni
Justin Baldoni plans to amend claims against Blake Lively after dismissal.
Three lessons from international protests amid unrest in Los Angeles
New York Times: Experts say harsh crackdowns can bolster or undermine governments.
Conservative politicians criticise Sadiq Khan being honoured
The mayor’s knighthood faced opposition, with 220,000 signing a petition.
Police investigate death of musician found in Wellington apartments
Not knowing the 'biggest thing' for upset neighbours and locals.
Army officer faces court-martial on 43 charges, including rape
Fifteen women are expected to testify against him, sharing detailed abuse accounts.
'More resolved than ever': Blake Lively on countersuit battle victory
The actress has taken to social media after Justin Baldoni's lawsuit was dismissed.
Tom Felton faces backlash for supporting J.K. Rowling at Tony Awards
The actor supported J.K. Rowling at the Tony Awards, sparking an online backlash.
What social media travel posts reveal about each generation
OPINION: Gen Z ironic ambiguity, millennial normcore, and boomer cheese. We dive in.
‘I didn’t want him to go’: Father of teen stabbed to death at party regrets their final fight
Police have not made any arrests despite 50 people attending the party.
Analysis: How Trump's National Guard move fuels LA protests
New York Times: Trump bypassed Governor Newsom to call in the National Guard to LA.
The ‘manosphere’ just wants Trump and Musk to get along
New York Times: Musk's controversial post upset major 'manosphere' figures.
UK teens face two-hour cap on social media
Teens could be blocked from social media after 10pm and during school.
Excuses and self-pity: What a film-maker caught with child exploitation files told a judge
Rajneel Singh claimed he only accessed the material to impress women online.
'Not funny anymore': Musk's threat to stop Dragon flights alarms Nasa
Elon Musk threatened to stop flying SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft to the ISS.
Inside the battles that shattered Trump and Musk’s alliance
Trump felt dejected after Elon Musk's public call for his impeachment.
Trump deploys National Guard amid violent anti-Ice protests
Immigration officers arrested 40 people during workplace raids.
Tesla loses $249b as Musk-Trump feud erupts, shaking business empire
Tesla's stock has dropped over 20% since Musk entered politics.
Editorial: Trump and Musk's break-up was so predictable
OPINION: This bromance was always on a rocky road.
'He’s a predator': Film-maker jailed for child sex abuse files acquitted in 2002
Police found 554 child exploitation files on his devices during a 2023 raid.