The secret marriage of a couple who defrauded Oranga Tamariki of $2 million, a brain-dead US woman must continue her pregnancy to birth, and Lorde opens up in a new interview.
1 The secret marriage that helped a couple defraud Oranga Tamariki out of $2m
Neha Sharma appeared to be an honest, hard-working property manager at Oranga Tamariki. Her husband ran a construction company.
No-one knew about their marriage until after they'd conned the Government agency out of more than $2 million.
2 Brain-dead woman must continue pregnancy to birth, US hospital tells family
A pregnant woman in Georgia was declared brain-dead after a medical emergency, and doctors have kept her on life support for three months.
This to allow enough time for the baby to be born and comply with Georgia’s strict anti-abortion law, family members say.
The case is the latest consequence of abortion bans introduced in some states since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade three years ago.
3 Lorde opens up about breakup, health battle in Rolling Stone interview
Kiwi musician Lorde has opened up about her breakup with former partner Justin Warren and her health battles in a new interview with Rolling Stone.
The 28-year-old singer song writer recently announced her fourth album, Virgin, would be released on June 27.
Ella Yelich-O’Connor, known to the world as Lorde, said she was "terrified" to open up about the album, with songs she described as "rugged", vulnerable, and messy.
4 Kiwi Chris Wood nominated for Premier League player of the season
Kiwi footballer Chris Wood has been nominated for the Premier League player of the season award, capping off a season that has seen him rise to new heights.
The striker has netted 20 goals for Nottingham Forest this season, the first time he's reached the milestone while playing in England.
The 33-year-old has played a crucial role in the club's rise from relegation scrappers to European contenders with two games remaining.
5 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo announces New Zealand return
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is bringing its stadium show to Auckland for the first time.
The Tattoo last performed to New Zealand audiences in Wellington in 2015
There will be two performances at Eden Park on February 19 and 21 next year.
ONE ADORABLE ENGINE ISSUE
A woman driving home from a shopping trip in Auckland heard "meows" coming from her car engine.
She pulled over to get help from a police officer who popped the bonnet, finding a kitten was found tucked inside.
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