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Tauranga election: Olympian Mahé Drysdale announces bid for mayor

Drysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.

Labour sets out more detail on pledge to cut NHS waiting lists

Labour sets out more detail on pledge to cut NHS waiting lists - Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said existing successful schemes would be expanded to ‘take the best of the NHS to the rest of the NHS’.

One killed, six injured in clashes in western Libyan city, TV channel says

At least one person was killed and six injured when fierce clashes broke out on Saturday in the city of Zawiya in western Libya, prompting calls for a ceasefire to rescue families trapped in the conflict area, a Libyan TV channel said. Ali Ahneesh, head of the Red Crescent branch in Zawiya, told the Istanbul-based Libya Alahrar TV channel that 10 f...

We need to unleash the untapped entrepreneurial potential of foreign students

Unlike in the US there are onerous restrictions on overseas students in the UK setting up their own businesses

Thousands expected at pro-Gaza rally on Washington’s National Mall

Thousands expected at pro-Gaza rally on Washington’s National Mall - Rally in the nation’s capital in support of Palestinian rights and an immediate end to Israeli military operations in Gaza

Richard Gere on draft dodgers, activism and why 'Oh Canada' was not shot in Canada

CANNES, FRANCE — Richard Gere says he contemplated coming to Canada to avoid being sent to the Vietnam War.

Hospitals to share waiting lists under Labour plans for quicker care

Hospitals would have to share waiting lists and pool resources under Labour’s plans to reduce waiting times by delivering up to 40,000 extra NHS appointments a week. The party has announced that patients would be offered appointments at nearby hospitals, rather than necessarily at their local one, which would enable people to receive faster treatment. Hospital staff and resources would be pooled across a region and would run evening and weekend...

Woman, 36, denied liver transplant for drinking while on waiting list

Ontario woman Amanda Husk has just weeks to live after being denied a liver transplant by medics who cited her 'minimal abstinence' from alcohol as a reason to deny the transplant.

If Western countries send troops to Ukraine will it start WWIII?

Austrian leader set to back Rishi Sunak's Rwanda plan

No 10 hopes that on a visit to Vienna the Prime Minister will be hailed by Chancellor Karl Nehammer as a trailblazer for Europe over the policy of deporting people to the Rwanda.

What would the US do if it were in Israel's position?

Let’s also hope that those who keep on criticizing Israel for supposedly violating the IHL will gather the courage to look in the mirror, ask themselves how they would have reacted.

Bridgerton lead star claims Israel is committing 'war crimes' in Gaza

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Coughlan discussed the potential repercussions of her stance on Palestine, especially amid the volatile backdrop of the entertainment industry.

Japanese Animation Powerhouse Studio Ghibli Makes History With Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes

When Studio Ghibli receives its honorary Palme d'Or May 19 at the Cannes Film Festival, the creative home to Hayao Miyazaki - arguably the most admired and influential living animation director - will make history. This marks the first time an honorary Palme d'Or has been given to a group, which sits well with the […]

Lotto player wins $1m, 98 others share $1.5m - where the winning tickets were sold

It was a massive night for Kiwis across the country, with some major wins.

20 ways to stay sane while self-isolating

As of this writing, coronavirus cases have been reported in at least 214 countries around the world. Many cities and countries have reinstated restrictions on people’s movement to slow the spread of the virus, closing schools, encouraging companies to allow employees to work from home, “practise social distancing” or even “shelter in place” for the foreseeable future. How can you boost your own and others’ morale while stuck at home? Here are a few ideas.

Tunisians stage anti-migrant protest as the number of stranded in transit to Europe grows

Tunisians stage anti-migrant protest as the number of stranded in transit to Europe grows - Hundreds of anti-migrant protestors have marched through the streets of a Tunisian town where many migrants are living while waiting to try and travel by boat to Europe

Iraq father begins legal action against BP over son's cancer death

Hussein Julood is taking legal action against British energy giant BP after he lost his son to leukaemia, which he alleges was caused by gas flaring at Iraq's largest oil field. BP is one of the biggest foreign players in Iraq's oil sector, with a history of producing oil in the country dating back to the 1920s when it was still under British mandate.

Israel pushes further into parts of north Gaza; new cracks in Netanyahu coalition

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dan Williams CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli troops and tanks pushed on Saturday into parts of a congested northern Gaza Strip district that they had previously skirted in the more than seven-month-old war, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, medics and residents said. Israel's forces also took over some ground in Rafah, a southern city by the Egyptian

Jim Chalmers lashes out at Peter Dutton's Budget

Opposition leader Peter Dutton used his budget reply speech on Thursday to announce a crackdown on migration and foreign property investment as part of his solution to fix the housing supply crisis.

It was once a center of Islamic learning. Now Mali's historic city of Djenné mourns lack of visitors

DJENNE, Mali (AP) — Kola Bah used to earn a living as a tour guide in Mali's historic city of Djenné, once a center of Islamic learning known for the sprawling mud-brick mosque that has been on the UNESCO World Heritage in Danger list since 2016.

Hikurangi Subduction Zone: The burning question about NZ’s biggest quake-maker

Our biggest fault zone is thought to have a release valve in the form of 'silent' quakes.

Chloe Swarbrick says Julie Anne Genter’s intimidation case ‘not comparable’ to National MP case

Swarbrick discussed her under-fire MPs Julie Anne Genter and Darleen Tana this morning.

Numbers revealed for gigantic $23 million Powerball draw

There's also $1 million waiting to be won in the first division, and $300,000 available in Strike.

21 men still stranded on Dali ship seven weeks after bridge collapse

Two Singaporean maritime unions said they are 'deeply concerned' about the criminalization of the 21 seamen trapped on board the Dali, and the 'emotional distress' this is causing.

Two launches identified crossing from Lebanon, IDF strikes Hezbollah launcher overnight

Two launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into the area of Biranit, the IDF reported on Saturday afternoon. No injuries or damages were reported. IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah launcher and military compounds overnight in the areas of Kounine and Khiam in southern Lebanon, the military added. IDF conducts overnight strikes in Kounine ...

Suspect in assassination attempt on Slovakian PM to remain behind bars

The man accused of attempting to assassinate Robert Fico, the Prime Minister of Slovakia, was ordered to remain behind bars. The suspected gunman, identified by Slovak media as 71-year-old poet Juraj Cintula, was placed in pre-trial detention by a special penal court in Pezinok, northeast of the capital Bratislava, on Saturday. Zuzana Dolinkova, th...

Deadly new strain of monkeypox in Africa virus raises concerns of spread

Since 2023, the Congo has reported an unprecedented number of infections, which has begun to spread to other countries. However, no cases outside of the continent have been reported so far.

NZDF crew 'ready to fly' to violence-stricken New Caledonia - Peters

"We are ready to fly and await approval from French authorities as to when our flights are safe to proceed."

Ahly stay on track for 12th title after holding Esperance

Al Ahly of Egypt stayed on course for a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title by holding hosts Esperance of Tunisia to a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the first leg of the final. They meet again next Saturday in Cairo, where Ahly have won five and drawn six of 11 Champions League matches against Esperance.

Water boss's grovelling apology following contaminated water scandal

Susan Davey, South West Water's chief executive, said she was 'so sorry this has happened' after 17,000 homes in Brixham, Devon, were told to boil their drinking water.

Britain ‘may not be fully prepared to fight full-scale war alone’

Britain may not be fully prepared to fight a full-scale war on its own, a general has suggested. Maj Gen James Martin said the Army was trying to get “back on track” after years of focusing on counter-insurgency, which had left it in “in the process of losing the skills” to mount an all-out campaign. Decades of fighting insurgents during wars Syria...

Labour pledges 40,000 extra NHS appointments a week

Labour pledges 40,000 extra NHS appointments a week - The £1.1bn scheme would be funded by cracking down on tax dodgers and people with non-domiciled status

New football facility at Whanganui’s Wembley Park will be finished by November

It is the first major capital project in the park since the 1970s.

Queensland government campaign to improve medical treatment for patients with disability

Karin Swift's doctor refused to give her a cervical cancer screening on the grounds people with a disability are not "sexually active". She's now part of a campaign designed to help educate health professionals about how to treat people with a disability.

6 Penn students among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during attempt to occupy building

6 Penn students among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during attempt to occupy building - Authorities say a half-dozen University of Pennsylvania students were among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during an attempt to occupy a building on campus

Australian almonds provide key ingredient to tap India's youth through federal government trade deal

Catering to the food needs of India's younger generation is a bountiful business, experts say, with India's average population sitting at 29 years old. And they would rather eat healthy food, providing opportunities for Australian producers.

Serious crash closes part of SH5 in Bay of Plenty

A section of State Highway 5 near Tapapa in the Bay of Plenty is closed after a crash.

Rishi Sunak approves £10bn compensation for blood scandal victims

The Prime Minister is expected to address MPs at the close of an official inquiry into what has been condemned as the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history.

Tauranga traffic: Tidal lane among proposals for 15th Ave to Welcome Bay route

Council commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.

New Caledonia unrest: Defence Force to bring New Zealanders home

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand is waiting for the go-ahead from French authorities, based on safety.

Rudy Giuliani belts out ‘New York, New York’ at 80th birthday and then is served with indictment

Rudy Giuliani belts out ‘New York, New York’ at 80th birthday and then is served with indictment - Former New York City mayor accused of election interference in Arizona

Israeli war cabinet member vows to quit if Netanyahu fails to make postwar Gaza plan

Israeli war cabinet member vows to quit if Netanyahu fails to make postwar Gaza plan - Netanyahu has come under mounting pressure from his own War Cabinet over postwar Gaza plans

Why Swarbrick thinks Genter's outburst is 'completely different' from censured Nat MP's actions

"I guess we have to ask the question of what is the point that we're trying to get to here."

Watch: Davidson delivers State of the Planet address

"You have the choice to end poverty or to give tax breaks to landlords."

Christopher Luxon compares Labour to arsonists in fiery speech

The PM compared the outgoing government to arsonists.

Two people lucky to be alive after helicopter crash in Northland

A police spokesperson told Newshub it went down near the Uretiti Beach campground.

Plans to roll out 'dental vans' to tackle shortage could be shelved

The vehicles, which are kitted out to provide mobile care to rural communities, were announced this year as part of a government effort to allow more people to get attention.

‘Infected blood victim compensation fulfils vow I made 10 years ago’ – Hunt

‘Infected blood victim compensation fulfils vow I made 10 years ago’ – Hunt - The Chancellor said he had promised to ‘sort’ a fair and full settlement during a meeting with campaigner Mike Dorricott in 2014.

'The best decision for us': Why Kiwis are moving across the ditch in droves

It comes as New Zealand recorded a record net migration loss in the year to March.

Crew stuck for 7 weeks on ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge - here's why they can't get off

In March the ship crushed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six construction workers.