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Saudi Arabia breaks ground on $50B Mukaab, the ‘world’s largest building’ — which can hold 20 Empire State Buildings

Syria funeral procession explosion footage falsely linked to Israel-Hamas conflict

China bridge demolitions misrepresented in posts about N.Korea destroying links with South

No looking back for farmer who switched to regenerative agriculture
John Legg's regenerative farming journey has been a big learning curve but the dairy farmer says the gains have been steady.

Ten police killed in militant attack in Pakistan
At least 10 Pakistani frontier police have been killed in a militant attack on an outpost near the northwestern city of Dera Ismail Khan, sources say.

Peter Pan mansion creditors could claim over Ł3.5m
A liquidators report says they could seek to "claw-back" funding given to Moat Brae in Dumfries.

Redolent win Scottish Album of the Year award 2024
The Edinburgh band's electronic-indie debut album won them the Ł20,000 music prize.

Drivers urged to keep it cool on the roads over Labour Weekend
Holiday traffic is causing congestion in the main centres as people head away for the long Labour weekend.

‘Critical evidence’ in Baby Ru homicide case recovered by police
Police investigating the murder of Baby Ru had been looking for items “deliberately concealed”.

Was Kiwi Ferns' 2003 Cup our greatest ever win?
The New Zealand women conceded a single try in the entire 2003 Rugby League World Cup.

'Incredibly disappointing': PM turns up heat on Ministry of Health failing to disclose conflict of interest
Christopher Luxon congratulated Winston Peters for uncovering the conflict, but refused to say whether the personal attack on the public servant was appropriate.

Live: Black Caps hunt wickets on day two of second test against India
After being dismissed for 259 on day one, the Black Caps desperately need quick wickets early on day two in Pune.

Homicide investigation: Police release name of man found dead in a building at Muaupoko Park, Levin
Robert Albert, 56, was found dead in a building at Muaupoko Park, Lake Horowhenua, on October 17. His death is now the subject of a homicide investigation.

Labour leader taken for ride in converted ambo turned campaign vehicle
Opposition leader Chris Hipkins was taken for a cruise in Cliff, a vehicle for Dunedin’s “Save Our Southern Hospital” campaign.

Gisborne grower finds new purpose growing flowers for The Rural Florist
Kate Briant, of The Rural Florist, juggles a busy young family with her burgeoning flower growing business.

Bush classroom connects a river and its community
A riverside tent becomes a classroom for the day for children taking part in the Ruamahanga Farm Foundation project, connecting the awa with the local community.

RNZ broadcasts first Concert for Animals on Guy Fawkes Night
In a radio first, RNZ and the SPCA are hosting a special Concert for Animals on 5 November, with music specially selected to calm your pets.

MBIE confident of fuel quality on Bluebridge ferry Connemara
The maritime watchdog says fuel supplied to a Bluebridge ferry that lost power met all regulatory standards despite the company's claims it was contaminated.

New information about Baby Ru's death leads to search in rural area
New information has been recovered that police hope could help them pinpoint the killer of Baby Ru, who died a year ago.

Former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast challenges $40 parking ticket
Dame Kerry Prendergast has appeared in the Wellington District Court to challenge a ticket issued for parking on a footpath.

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