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The history behind the QR code
It's used by millions of us every day, but why was the Quick Response code invented?

Supreme Court dismisses appeal application by convicted insider trader Peter Huljich
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for leave to appeal by a businessman found guilty of insider trading.

Coroner concerned with festival's 'open' drug trade
Boomtown festival is back for 2025, with the event starting near Winchester on Wednesday.

Wellington signs friendly city agreement With Palestinian city of Ramallah
Ramallah was a cultural and administrative centre for the Palestinian Authority, and home to about 85,000 people.

Child dies after Kaikohe crash
The occupants of a second car fled on foot after the accident.

Wellington signs friendly city agreement with Palestinian city of Ramallah
Mayor Tory Whanau says it represents a powerful symbol of solidarity and hope

Elina Svitolina shares vile messages on Instagram after loss in Montreal
Elina Svitolina was attacked by online trolls after her shock loss to Naomi Osaka.

MasterChef returns after Wallace and Torode sacked
Gregg Wallace and John Torode were both sacked following a report into conduct on the BBC show.

Charity looks how best to support mental health of young Maori in rural Bay of Plenty
A new three-year research project by the youth charity aims to look at how Maori philosophies and values can be used to shape mental health promotion.

Guy Fawkes shooting: Neighbour not guilty of wounding man in fireworks dispute
The defence argued the complainant had actually shot himself with his own gun.

Person killed in Foxton Beach ATV crash was 15-year-old Jonty Ryan
Teenager Jonty Ryan was described as someone with an unshakeable connection to nature.

Uber driver Jomon Perumayan Joseph loses job after stun gun found on his dashboard
Testing of the weapon found it would cause a severe electric shock and electrical burning.

Fish farming sector's biggest opportunity, Oceans and Fisheries Minister says
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says he wants to see more fish caught if they can be sustainably harvested.

Child killed in crash in Far North
Meanwhile, the occupants of the other vehicle fled the scene and were apprehended shortly after.

�Is this a rock?�: Woman finds 1kg stone in bag of Pams potatoes
The rock was found in a 3kg bag of Pams unwashed Agria potatoes from Pak n Save Whakatane.

Teen with �big heart� and deep love for nature killed in ATV crash
Jonty Ryan has been remembered as a boy with a big heart, cheeky grin, and a deep love for nature.

Two teenagers charged with murder of Tyreece Te Pairi in Hamilton in July
The two 19-year-old men appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Wednesday.