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Pope Francis criticised by Belgian Catholic university, moments after visiting
Professors and students at UCLouvain, where the pontiff had just made a speech, expressed "incomprehension and disapproval" about the pope's conservative stance.

Is there any truth to 'go woke go broke'?
A study has found brands with more inclusive advertising practices had more sales and higher customer loyalty.

Parliament gets urgent on sentencing, mining, and charter schools
Parliament spent much of the week debating under urgency. Here's what they were working on.

Baby Ru’s headstone unveiled nearly one year on from his death
Family gathered in Waikato to remember the toddler who died after suffering a blunt force trauma.

Dunedin Hospital downgrade: Unions urge government to reconsider
Some 35,000 people turned out to protest on Saturday after ministers announced they would scale back the hospital rebuild project.

Recap: South Africa thump Pumas
The Springboks were too good for Argentina in the Rugby Championship test in South Africa.

Schofield says Cast Away is his last TV appearance
The 62-year-old appeared on the Channel 5 show, which sees him deserted on an island for 10 days.

Hurricane Helene: Death toll rises, US southeast faces daunting clean-up
At least 47 deaths were reported by early Saturday, and officials feared still more bodies would be discovered across several states.

Missing Kaikoura snorkeller found dead
After being overdue by 30 minutes, the man was reported missing to police. His body was found just over an hour later.

Nine dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine hospital
"Loitering munitions" - or suicide drones - hit the Saint Panteleimon Clinical Hospital in two attacks 45 minutes apart, the UN said.

Springboks thump Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title
The Springboks won their first Rugby Championship title since 2019 in style by blowing away Argentina 48-7.

Woman avoids deportation to China after stabbing ex-husband's new partner
A woman who arrived in New Zealand from China hoping for a new life was later devastated by the end of her marriage following her husband's affair.

Death toll from Hurricane John hits eight in Mexico

Would you pay $1500 a month for a health app?
Buzzy health start-ups are vying for users and venture capital funding, but some warn they offer little health benefit and in fact may be causing harm.

Iran's supreme leader taken to secure location - report
The move to safeguard Iran's top decision-maker comes a day after Israel killed the head of Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah in a strike on Beirut.

Northland tsunami sirens to be tested
Those from Te Hapua, near Cape Reinga in the north, to Mangawhai in the south should be able to hear the sirens.

Haka world record attempt: Aucklanders urged to get involved
Thousands are expected to attend the Sunday evening event at Eden Park, supported by a starry line-up that includes Six60, Alien Weaponry and the Topp Twins.

Missing Kaikoura snorkeler found deceased
A snorkeller missing off the coast of Kaikoura has been found deceased.

Nepal floods and landslides kill at least 66 people, 69 missing
At least 66 people have been killed in Nepal since early on Friday as persistent downpours triggered flooding and landslides.

SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who are stuck in space until next year

Judge is unimpressed by Apple's deadline extension request in Epic Games dispute

Panthers star playmaker Cleary in doubt for NRL grand final
The Penrith Panthers will face the Melbourne Storm in the NRL decider but will be forced to sweat on the fitness of Nathan Cleary.