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Reeva Steenkamp's mother says bid to get harsher sentence for Oscar Pistorius 'doesn't matter'

June Steenkamp, mother of deceased South African model Reeva, does not want revenge on the man who killed her but says she knew nothing about Oscar Pistorius' 'guns and way of life'.




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Oscar Pistorius to be released after 10 months but faces appeal over sentence for Reeva Steenkamp's killing

The Olympic and Paralympic track star is currently serving a five year prison sentence after being convicted in October following a seven-month trial.




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Oscar Pistorius finds out if he will be granted parole ten months into jail sentence

Oscar Pistorius is 'frail, gaunt and broken' his friend has revealed as the athlete waits to find out whether he will be granted parole ten months into his jail sentence.




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'Oscar Pistorius' release makes no difference to us' say Reeva Steenkamp's family

The Paralympian star's lawyers successfully argued that he should be released on house arrest after serving a year of his five-year jail sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.




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Pictured: Oscar Pistorius first 'selfie' since early release for killing Reeva Steenkamp

The convicted killer appears in a ‘selfie’ with rugby player Brett Sharman apparently during a recent evening reunion at the family mansion in Pretoria where he is under house arrest.




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Oscar Pistorius' six-year jail sentence to be appealed for murdering Reeva Steenkamp

The National Prosecuting Authority said it will appeal the sentence given to the 29-year-old Paralympian which would see him eligible for parole in just three years after the 2013 Valentine's Day murder.




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South African prosecutors launch bid to increase Oscar Pistorius' jail term

He was jailed for six years for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his home on Valentine's Day in 2013. The sentence was branded 'shockingly light' and a Supreme Court appeal has been lodged.




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Prosecutors will appeal against Oscar Pistorius's sentence

The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa will hear the state's appeal against Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius' six-year murder sentence on November 3, it was announced today.




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Oscar Pistorius's father 'to question ballistics evidence'

Oscar Pistorius's family is using a birthday jail visit later this month to discuss an obscure law that his father could use to overturn former Paralympic athlete's conviction.




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Oscar Pistorius' murder sentence doubled in South Africa

Oscar Pistorius (pictured in 2016) has had his  jail sentence for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp increased from six years to 13 years and 5 months by a South Africsa appeals court.




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Court rejects bid by Oscar Pistorius to have his sentence reduced

The former Paralympic athlete, 31, had asked South Africa's Constitutional Court to review the sentence, which was increased from six to 15 years in November.




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Two MORE Ruby Princess passengers die from coronavirus

A 74-year-old woman in Newcastle and a 79-year-old man on the Northern Beaches died. Both people had been passengers on the ill-fated Ruby Princess cruise.




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Woman reveals how she made Cadbury Dairy Milk and Crunchie fudge in five minutes using a slow cooker

Chanelle Ngohe, from Wellington, New Zealand posted the simple recipe for her five minute Dairy Milk Crunchie fudge to the Facebook group Crockpot/Slow Cooker Recipes & Tips.




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Why NO criminal charges will likely come out of the Ruby Princess police investigation 

It is unlikely any criminal charges will ever be laid over the Ruby Princess debacle and it is 'odd' New South Police are even investigating it, according to a  legal expert.




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Australia's top doctor Brendan Murphy is slammed for making Ruby Princess coronavirus joke

Chief medical officer Brendan Murphy joked 'you're very lucky Ruby Princess unloaded in Sydney rather than in New Zealand' and nervously laughed during a briefing to Kiwi politicians.




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Millionairess encouraged to travel to 'Sanctuary New Zealand' until the coronavirus pandemic ends

Around 2,000 high net worth individuals and their families could be granted a resident visa if they bring $50million dollars to invest in job creation.




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Former MAFS villain Ines Basic announces return to reality TV

She's arguably one of the biggest villains to ever grace Australian reality television. 




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Jacinda Ardern to end New Zealand's coronavirus 'bonk ban' once level four restrictions are lifted

Barring an upswing of new COVID-19 cases in the new few days, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will on Monday decide to lower New Zealand's lockdown from level four to level three.




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Crew member serving food may have been responsible coronavirus outbreak on Ruby Princess cruise ship

A crew member serving food to hundreds of passengers may have been responsible for the coronavirus outbreak on board the Ruby Princess cruise ship.  




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Jacinda Ardern and her old principal trade barbs over New Zealand schools reopening

Principal John Inger warned of the 'potential disaster' of sending children back to classrooms once New Zealand's level four lockdown is lifted next week.




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Social-distancing forces Australians to use social media to remember those who died for our freedom

Commemorations moved online this year after restrictions around social gatherings forced the cancellation of traditional ceremonies and dawn services in Australia and New Zealand.




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Allbirds Tree Dasher: New high performance running shoe launches

The brand behind the 'world's most comfortable running shoes' has today launched a new pair of 'high performance' sneakers designed for athletes and runners.




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'We're very, very excited': Dua Lipa gushes over Gigi Hadid confirming her pregnancy with Zayn Malik

The singer, 24, who is dating Gigi's brother Anwar, 20, spoke about the happy news after the model confirmed she is five months pregnant with her first child.




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Iron Maiden cancel their Australian and New Zealand tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Iron Maiden have been forced to cancel the Australian and New Zealand leg of their Legacy of the Beast tour.




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Married At First Sight's Connie Crayden signs with influencer agency

Fan favourite Connie Crayden is the latest Married At First Sight star to sign with an agency to kickstart her career as an Instagram influencer. 




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Devoted father battles stage four cancer as his pregnant wife prepares to welcome their second child

Auckland security manager Arlo McDiarmid's life revolved around his wife Isla and baby daughter, Indigo. Their world came crashing down when doctors found tumours all over his body.




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Mystery surrounds disappearance of French tourist who was last spotted catching a train in Auckland

The family of a French tourist who mysteriously vanished in New Zealand say the teenager was 'quite disturbed'.




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Jacinda Ardern shuts down New Zealand TV host Duncan Garner after he questioned coronavirus approach

Jacinda Ardern has shut down New Zealand television host Duncan Garner after he questioned her conservative coronavirus lockdown approach in a heated interview on air.




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Hilarious moment a NZ councillor exposes his bare legs during a live Zoom council meeting

A semi-clad Cr David Benson-Pope shocked his Dunedin Council colleagues and viewers watching Monday's livestreamed council meeting,.




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Glassons launches massive 24-hour warehouse sale on over 800 designs - and nothing is over $40

The Australian and New Zealand womenswear retailer has discounted 828 designs from its last collection by up to 60 percent for 24 hours, with crop tops, flared trousers and bikinis for just $9.99.




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Friendship between British and Kiwi Lancaster Bomber war heroes discovered 75 years after they died

Alison Round, 54, of Staplehurst, Kent, found a Bible belonging to Morgan Swap, a New Zealand (NZ) flight sergeant in her uncle Edward Finch's belongings and travelled to NZ to return it to his family.




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HEALTH: In case of emergencies…

With schools breaking up shortly, prep for holiday health with the St John Ambulance Universal Plus First Aid Kit – everything you need for common accidents




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HEALTH: Can turmeric help fight cancer?

My husband is having chemotherapy for bowel cancer. Is it true that turmeric can be helpful with the outcome?




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LeBron James watches on as LA Lakers win just their fourth game since his groin injury

In the absence of their star man, the Los Angeles Lakers got back to winning ways but the prognosis of LeBron James' injury return doesn't sound positive.




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LeBron James fails to make NBA play-offs for first time since 2005

The Lakers (31-41) will miss the play-offs for a franchise-record sixth straight season even with James, who fell just short of his 81st career triple-double with 25 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds.




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LeBron James celebrates Liverpool’s incredible win over Barcelona 

LeBron James was quick to congratulate Liverpool after their stunning comeback against Barcelona on Tuesday night. He has been a minority stakeholder in the club since 2011.




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Drake hangs with LeBron James at Uninterrupted Toronto launch as lineup for his OVO Fest is revealed

The Canada native and Los Angeles Lakers forward have teamed up on the business endeavor which James started four years ago.




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Kevin Hart is seen for FIRST TIME since devastating car crash as he enjoys LA night out with Jay-Z

The 40-year-old comedian was seen enjoying a night out with Jay-Z and other powerplayers in the sports and hip-hop world at high-end restaurant Avra Beverly Hills Estiatorio on Monday night.




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Kevin Hart grimaces when 6ft 10inch LA Lakers star Anthony Davis lands on top of him

Kevin Hart, 40, grimaced as 6ft 10inch LA Lakers star Anthony Davis landed down on top of him just three months after he suffered three spinal fractures in a horror crash.




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LeBron James nets triple-double as LA Lakers pick up third win on the bounce against Phoenix Suns

LeBron James netted 31 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists in the Lakers victory over Phoenix Suns, while Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and 17 rebounds against the Timberwolves.




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Zion Williamson is the most exciting basketball talent since LeBron James..

Zion Williamson is set to make his long-awaited NBA debut when his New Orleans Pelicans take on the San Antonio Spurs at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday night.




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Vanessa Bryant announces public memorial for Kobe and Gianna following tragic helicopter crash 

The date for the memorial is February 24, 2020, which was a conscious choice. Two was Gianna's jersey number, 24 was Kobe's and 20 is the amount of years he was a Laker.




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NBA All-Star weekend gives league chance to honour great Kobe Bryant

The NBA's best players will descend on Chicago this weekend as the 69th edition of the All-Star game takes place in the Windy City. 




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LeBron James' All-Star jersey raises an incredible $630,000 at auction for Kobe Bryant's charities

The shirt was worn by James in February as the NBA's best players descended on Chicago for the 69th edition of the All-Star game. Giannis Antetokounmpo and James were the captains.




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Film phone app Quibi launches, but will coronavirus see investors lose $2bn because it's not for TVs

Quibi, a short-form video app, began streaming 10 minute 'quick bites' of original content which users quarantined because of the coronavirus complained they can't watch on TV.




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Quibi falls out of Apple's Top 50 chart less than two weeks after launching

On Saturday, the app was sitting at 57th place on the US charts, well below rival streaming services Netflix, Hulu and Disney Plus.




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Michelle Obama tells Essence Music Festival says she was stereotyped 'an angry black woman' in 2008

Speaking at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Saturday, Michelle Obama said Republicans and Democrats turned the 'strength of a black woman' into a 'caricature'.




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Michelle Obama models natural curls and a white dress for NYC luncheon

Michelle, 55, was seen entering Robert De Niro's Greenwich Hotel in Tribeca on Thursday for a luncheon attended by SJP, Lily Aldridge, and Olivia Munn.




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Michelle Obama insists there is 'zero chance' she will run for president

Former first lady Michelle Obama, 55, (pictured) has once again said there is 'zero chance' of her running for office. She explained her decision saying being in the Oval Office 'is just not for me'.




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Prince Charles 'makes his fashion debut' at London Fashion Week as designers show nettle collection

A collection created in collaboration with Prince Charles, 71, was shown at London Fashion Week last night. 'Very punk' designers Vin+Omi showed clothing made from the royal's nettles.