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Culturally safe midwives to birth First Nations babies at Shoalhaven Hospital

Midwives from Aboriginal Women's health centre Waminda will now be allowed to help First Nations women like Emma Ardler give birth at Shoalhaven Hospital after previous restrictions were lifted.

Post Brexit changes linked to ‘collapse in confidence’ for UK farmers in food security crisis

Post Brexit changes linked to ‘collapse in confidence’ for UK farmers in food security crisis - A devastating new report has revealed a collapse in confidence among farmers since Brexit

Bomb threat sparks evacuation of BA flight at Bermuda Airport

Passengers on a British Airways flight were forced to disembark before take-off at Bermuda's main international airport after a bomb threat, it was confirmed yesterday morning.

French call for British help to protect skies at summer Paris Olympics

With less than three months to go before the opening ceremony, France has had to bolster its much-vaunted 'Parade' kit with systems said to include RAF tech and manpower.

Can all fit hookers report to the Waratahs? NSW injury crisis reaches crazy levels

The Waratahs will hand their No.2 jersey to a part-time concreter from western Sydney this week, amid an unprecedented run of front-row injuries.

New Zealand's geopolitical friendly fire has its limits

Geoffrey Miller says the gloves are off for foreign policy.

Northland school board charged after student's death on caving excursion

Fifteen-year-old Karnin Petera died on the school trip last year.

Four Lebanese civilians killed in Israeli strike on border village

AMMAN (Reuters) -An Israeli airstrike killed four members of a family in a house in a border village in southern Lebanon on Sunday, civil defence and security sources said. The four were killed in Meiss al Jabal, which has suffered extensive damage in regular exchanges of fire between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group since the start of the war in Gaza last October. In a statement,

Hungary and Serbia's autocratic leaders to roll out red carpet for China's Xi during Europe tour

Hungary and Serbia's autocratic leaders to roll out red carpet for China's Xi during Europe tour - Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend the bulk of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries at the continent’s eastern half

Police release images of 'extremely dangerous' man after fatal shooting on Ponsonby Rd

Here is what we know.

Special forces chief 'blew the whistle on SAS war crimes'

The officer tipped police off about a safe which held a dossier of evidence from a SAS soldier detailing allegations of murder.

Death toll from southern Brazil rainfall rises to 75, many still missing

PORTO ALEGRE/CANOAS (Reuters) -The death toll from heavy rains that have caused flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 75, local authorities said on Sunday, with tens of thousands of people displaced. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in Rio Grande do Sul on Sunday, along with most members of his cabinet, to discuss rescue and reconstruction works

Politics daily briefing: May 6

All the latest political developments, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak admits Sunak admits the Tories may not win election, while claiming hung Parliament is likely.

United Kingdom wants to create a smoke-free generation

Timaru's 'meaty' stench: Hundreds more complaints received

Almost 250 further complaints about horrid stenches in Timaru have been received by the Canterbury Regional Council.

Candlelight vigil held for National Holocaust Commemoration

Candlelight vigil held for National Holocaust Commemoration - Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis addressed the audience in Victoria Tower Gardens outside the Houses of Parliament.

Mariners make history with AFC Cup triumph, eye treble

Substitute Alou Kuol's late winner has settled the AFC Cup final in Muscat as Central Coast Mariners became the first Australian club to lift the trophy.

Ukraine given weapons with no restrictions by some partners

Single-sex lavatories to be compulsory in restaurants, bars and offices under new laws

Single-sex lavatories will become a legal requirement for all new restaurants, bars, offices and shopping centres, the Government has announced. Building regulations will be changed later this year to make it compulsory to provide separate facilities for men and women after an increase in the use of gender-neutral lavatories. The law will apply to ...

GPS tracking helps police arrest trio after Otago tourist bus ransacked, $30k in belongings taken

"It would be good to swap the tourists and send those criminals back overseas."

Woman reveals how she was forced to sell her dream home after one year

Tamra Ransom told WFLA-TV she bought the perfect house in Polk county last year. Then the property tax was hiked by 174 percent, making it too expensive for her to continue living there.

Israel orders Al Jazeera to shut down as Netanyahu rejects peace talks

Israel orders Al Jazeera to shut down as Netanyahu rejects peace talks - Israel refuses Hamas demand for complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza as negotiations disintegrate

Holocaust, October 7 massacre survivor inscribes Torah scroll in ceremony at Polish synagogue

Mendi, torn between protecting his own family and his aging father, found himself in a harrowing position on October 7.

Weary troops stuck on front line as Ukraine struggles to find manpower

Ukraine is outgunned and outmanned by the Russian invaders, who are inching closer.

Fears grows as the Middle East conflict will dominate many town halls

Dozens of pro-Palestinian campaigners have been elected as councillors as the war in Gaza hit town halls across Britain.

Farmers say wet weather is the last straw as confidence collapses

All areas of farming - arable, livestock, poultry, horticulture and dairy - expect to decrease production over the next year, a poll by the National Farmers Union (NFU) found.

May train strikes: How will the next rail drivers’ walk-out affect passengers?

May train strikes: How will the next rail drivers’ walk-out affect passengers? - In three days of ‘rolling’ walk-outs, most of the train operators involved will cancel all services

Benjamin Netanyahu rejects ceasefire that would 'leave Hamas in power'

Benjamin Netanyahu rejects any ceasefire that would 'leave Hamas in power'. The Israeli President said Israel was ready to negotiate, and claimed Hamas was asking for unacceptable terms to release hostages.

Heavy rainfall to lash Sydney for 10 days

Weatherzone has warned that Sydney will be hit by showers over the next 10 days in unwelcome news for millions of residents who have already endured a wet week.

Jenna Lynch analysis: Mitchell gets caught up in spin, not substance in Govt's worst performance at press conference

Serious about tough on crime, just not so serious about knowing their numbers.

I-95 in Connecticut reopens after flaming crash left it closed for days

I-95 in Connecticut reopens after flaming crash left it closed for days - Interstate 95 in Connecticut has reopened

Rishi Sunak axes plan for a summer general election

The Prime Minister is now planning on carrying out an autumn election, rather than in July, following widespread Tory defeat at local elections up and down the country.

Gaza ceasefire in peril as Netanyahu promises Rafah invasion with or without deal

Gaza ceasefire in peril as Netanyahu promises Rafah invasion with or without deal - Israeli defence minister warned controversial Rafah invasion could take place in ‘very near future’

Trial begins for Enchanter skipper after loss of five lives off North Cape

Victims and their families have travelled to Whangarei to attend the trial.

China's Xi in Paris to meet Macron, with trade, Ukraine talks planned

PARIS (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping awoke in Paris on Monday on his first visit to the region in five years, with trade and Russia's war with Ukraine on the agenda in talks with France's Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. In a statement released on his arrival, Xi praised ties between the two nations, despite trade tensions over a European Union probe

The government downplayed 'gobsmacking' Covid lab leak information

US officials shared their views on the origin of the virus in a call with other members of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance - the UK, Canada , Australia and New Zealand.

New Mexico police search for 10-month-old girl after mother, another woman found dead

New Mexico police search for 10-month-old girl after mother, another woman found dead - The child is believed to be in ‘imminent danger,’ police warn

Gun violence 'worrying' - Ponsonby residents disturbed by fatal shooting

The Ponsonby shooter remains at large, as locals and workers describe the unease of "seeing armed police with big machine guns".

Queen St car ban: Auckland Transport brings in clearer warning signs after $12m in fines

A woman fined $150 described it as unfair, because the clearer warning signs weren't there.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces $1.9 billion plan to make NZ safer

The Prime Minister says there will be a "significant investment" in funding for frontline Corrections staffing and services.

Swarbrick says other MPs have detailed similar behaviour in their own parties following Genter outburst

"We've got a lot of work to do in ensuring we've got the best sort of working environment in Parliament."

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Perils of pandering to sectarian politics

From his profile on the Green Party website, Mothin Ali comes across as a most agreeable soul. An accountant by profession, he volunteers for charity and loves horticulture.

Hamas attack on aid crossing killing Israeli troops leaves peace hope

The escalation came as the latest round of ceasefire talks were 'near to collapse', with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flatly ruling out any end to the war.

What happens to the children of jihadists who are drawn into war against their will?

The Spookiest Abandoned Places In Every State

From frozen-in-time ghost towns to churches, schools and prisons that have been left to decay, America is littered with spooky, deserted places.

Australian police shoot dead teen after stabbing attack that has ‘hallmarks of terrorism’

Australian police shoot dead teen after stabbing attack that has ‘hallmarks of terrorism’ - Police say boy was participating in programme for young people at risk of radicalisation

'We're meant to be a happy street': Ponsonby businessman 'in shock' after man shot dead

Police have released a photo of the suspect.

Review planned for vaccine payouts as claims soar since the pandemic

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has asked officials in her department to look at how the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) could be reformed.

Queensland MP says she was drugged and sexually assaulted on night out in her constituency

Queensland MP says she was drugged and sexually assaulted on night out in her constituency - Assistant health minister says she was assaulted on night out in her constituency of Yeppoon

Man arrested on suspicion of facilitating small boat crossings

Man arrested on suspicion of facilitating small boat crossings - The 38-year-old, who claims to be an Iraqi national, was detained in the early hours of Sunday in Preston, Lancashire.