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The gigantic Oklahoma City Thunder centre has a smashing time in Sacramento.

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Photo: Reuters Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's lawyer has asked a federal appeals court to overturn his death sentence, saying prospective jurors were not thoroughly questioned, violating a 51-year-old standard for weeding out bias.

SPOILER: Contestant removed from the game after reports of inappropriate touching and off-screen incident.

Ian Foster reportedly wants former Crusaders assistant just when he's making big impact in Wales.

Four mates, struggling kids and a dangerous rip. One of 14 rescues made in two days at one beach.

Rachel Skelton. Photo: Supplied A new temporary principal has taken the reins at Rolleston College.

Sahil Sudhir Shetty. Photo: ODT The parents of a young German woman abandoned by her boyfriend after a crash in Queenstown’s Gorge Road are relieved the case is closed.

Richie Mo'unga. Photo: Getty Images Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has been snubbed for the second time in 24 hours after missing out on a Halberg Award nomination.

Scott Robertson. Photo: Getty Images Scott Robertson has opened up on the "natural disappointment" of missing out on the All Blacks head coaching role, but shrugged off suggestions he would immediately look for work overseas.

Relatives of those killed on the volcano comfort each other as they wait for the recovery operation to be carried out. Photo: Reuters The operation to retrieve eight bodies from Whakaari/White Island is under way.It began with a blessing held at sea with family members of victims, police said.About eight Defence Force personnel will go on to the island.The Whakaari/White Island eruption occurred at 2.11pm on Monday sending ash 3.6km into the air.The official death toll is eight, and eight other people are on the island and presumed dead.The rescue attempt is going ahead despite GNS Science on Thursday raising its assessment to a 50-60% likelihood of a further eruption. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said 7 patients were transferred to Australian hospitals on Thursday and another 6 were scheduled to go on Friday, leaving 15 injured people in burns units in New Zealand.Of the 47 people on the island, there were 24 people from Australia, nine from the US, five from New Zealand, four from Germany, two from China, two from the UK and one from Malaysia A high-risk operation to recover bodies after a deadly eruption at the  Whakaari/White volcano is going to plan but taking more time than expected.

Cascade Charters owner Terry Robinson said police could have been more upfront about the dangers earlier. Photo: RNZ Whakatāne charter fishermen anxiously waiting for eight bodies to be recovered from Whakaari/White Island have been dissuaded from taking matters into their own hands.

Scott Robertson. Photo: Getty Images Scott Robertson has opened up on the "natural disappointment" of missing out on the All Blacks head coaching role, but shrugged off suggestions he would immediately look for work overseas.

Marnus Labuschagne celebrates his century as BJ Watling watches on in Perth last night. Photo: Getty Images Marnus Labuschagne stroked his third straight majestic century, as Australia took advantage of a weakened New Zealand attack in fierce heat on the opening day of the first test yesterday.

All Blacks flanker and New Zealand Rugby player of the year Ardie Savea on the run during the World Cup against Namibia. Photo: Getty Images When Kiwi rugby fans look back on 2019, it will be remembered for two things – an early All Blacks exit from the Rugby World Cup, and the rise of Ardie Savea.

Firefighters remain at the scene of an early morning truck fire on State Highway 3.

Bread lovers rejoice: Tip Top workers are getting a rise in dough, putting an end to a North Island-wide shortfall.

Only one of the 16 place names raised an objection.

Aunties sing on shoreline as choppers on White Island mission head towards volcano.

Four days ago, Marie Browitt waved off her husband and daughters as they left for a day trip to Whakaari/White Island.