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The woman was often seen in a wheelchair begging in front of shops.
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Watch: 'We didn't quite click' – Robertson on exit of ABs assistant coach
The 46-year-old has left the All Blacks after just five tests.
How ex-All Black has made Springboks even better
Tony Brown's addition as attack coach has caused a stir in world rugby.
All Blacks confirm two players ruled out of South Africa tour with injury
Josh Lord and Harry Plummer will stay with the squad as injury cover.
Razor v Rassie: All Blacks coach enters new rivalry – Gregor Paul
OPINION: Scott Robertson will need to be sharp to deflect the Springboks coach's tactics.
Watch one of the world's most natural spectacles unfold in Africa
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Red Sea turmoil impacts Kiwi shipping, Maersk warns of supply chain delays
Tauranga and Auckland ports experience knock-on effects of Red Sea tension.
Triple murderer Lauren Dickason appeals convictions
Will she be deported once released from prison?
Israeli settlements in Palestine 'illegal', says International Court of Justice
UN's top court says Israel should evacuate Palestinian settlements and pay reparations.
Twelve primary school kids killed in South Africa crash
A minibus taking kids to school overturned and caught fire after a collision.
Giant new 1.7ha warehouse: Cotton On expands in NZ
Originally opened here in 2006. Now has 1000-plus staff in around 100 stores in NZ.
'Trampled to death': Tourist killed by elephants after trying to take photo
The tourist walked towards the herd. Then the matriarch became 'agitated'.
'A win': Supporters post 'message from Dickason' about triple murder sentence
Lauren Dickason pens new note for supporters about her 'fair' sentence.
Details of Dickason triple murder to be probed by coroner
The murders of the Dickason children will be probed by a Coroner - as early as next month
Details of triple murderer Lauren Dickason's possible release
Will she be deported once released from prison?
Hipkins responds to claim from Dickason’s parents MIQ impacted her mental state before murders
The 41-year-old has been sentenced to 18 years in Hillmorton Hospital.
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'I failed them': Killer mum apologises after being sentenced to 18 years in mental health unit
Lauren Dickason had no reaction in court when sentence was delivered.
Minimum tax on billionaires would raise up to $408b a year, says report
Financial Times: Levy on total wealth of super-rich is 'feasible and enforceable'.
Killer mum Lauren Dickason sentenced today for murdering her three daughters
A judge will decide whether Lauren Dickason is sent to prison or a mental health unit.
Seven super-luxurious hotels where kids are welcome too
Lesser-known family stays that will spoil you all rotten.
Investors cheer as Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa’s president
Financial Times: Rand and equities rise after ANC seals power-sharing agreement.
South African President re-elected after last-minute coalition deal
Cyril Ramaphosa's party strikes late coalition deal with the main opposition and others.
African elephants call each other by unique names
African elephants call each other and respond to individual names — something that few wild animals do, according to new research published Monday. Video / AP
Malawi plane wreckage found, all passengers dead
The country's Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other people died in the crash.
Watch: Unsuspecting American teaches South African cricket legend how to bowl
A staff member at a New York street cricket facility was unaware of who he was talking to.
'Feels like it's not real': Devastated Sam Cane reflects on World Cup red card
'Even now just saying those words... I just feel the tension.'
Party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses 30yr majority in landmark election
Election marks a historic shift in South Africa's politics.
South Africa's opposition parties make final call for historic change before election
Will South Africa reject the ruling African National Congress party once and for all?
'The ANC will pay': South Africa's Zuma vows to rule nation
Jacob Zuma's supporters say he has been treated unfairly by his former allies.
South Africa’s main opposition party concludes election campaign
The Democratic Alliance seeks to unseat the ruling ANC.
What it’s like to stay at the former home of Nelson Mandela
Stay at Sanctuary Mandela, where Nelson Mandela lived for the majority of his presidency.
Explained: Why South Africa’s election could bring a defining moment — and new complications
The election will test how weary voters are of the ruling African National Congress party.