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Sheeran wishes he wasn't on the new Band Aid song
The pop star says he would have refused permission, as his understanding of Western aid has changed.

Council looking into controversial post on hikoi
Whangarei District Council says it's looking into reports about councillors' comments on social media relating to the hikoi - but won't say if any formal Code of Conduct complaint has been lodged.

Man with hypothermia rescued on Mount Taranaki
Rescuers trekked for almost six hours to save a man who was 1400m up the mountain.

Weak economy forecast to continue this year, more positive prospects for 2025 onwards
This year is set to be a write off for the economy, but the prospects for 2025 and beyond have a rosy glow about them.

Football: Tahiti claim Oceania Qualifiers semi-final spot with 2-0 win
Needing just a draw, Tahiti piled the pressure on a Vanuatu side that could not find a way through.

Family welcome inquest into 'brutal' Hauser murder
The body of Inga Maria Hauser, 18, from Munich was found in Ballypatrick Forest, Ballycastle, in 1988.

Raw sewage from new homes being flushed into river
Raw sewage is being dumped into London's rivers from at least 100 homes, a charity finds.

Australian senator censured for heckling King
Lidia Thorpe has been rebuked by the Senate for yelling "not my King" during a protest last month.

Pak'n Save, New World restore price sort option online
Pak'n Save and New World's online shopping sites now offer the option of sorting by price again.

Armed police descend on Christchurch home after reports of shooting
Officers were at the Burnside property in relation to reports of a shooting earlier in the day.

'Potentially lethal' shellfish toxin warning for Bay of Plenty, Coromandel
People are being advised not to collect or eat shellfish gathered from areas in the Bay of Plenty and the east side of the Coromandel Peninsula.

All Whites two wins away from World Cup after stroll against Samoa
Fiji and either New Caledonia or Tahiti await for Chris Wood and his men in March, after a training ground exercise of a match on Monday.

Radiology clinic and midwife found to have breached pateint's rights, report finds
Baby stillborn after midwife and radiology clinic made multiple communication errors, commissioner finds.

New space providing showers, food and safety for Auckland's homeless
The space is a collaboration between Maori wardens, Auckland Council and Eke Panuku.

Watch: Black Ferns star breaks down in tears upon call up to new side
How a casual conversation in the gym resulted in the Black Ferns winger learning she would fulfil a childhood dream.

Dunedin Hospital needs the best possible facilities, Federated Farmers president says
Federated Farmers president blames financial efficiency for the proposed cutbacks.

Oranga Tamariki hires support services to help some children through court cases
Oranga Tamariki is hiring support services for children who have been victims of sexual violence, to help them through court cases.

Bills end Chiefs' unbeaten run and Lions hit 50
The Kansas City Chiefs lose their first game of the season at the Buffalo Bills while the Pittsburgh Steelers beat arch rivals the Baltimore Ravens and the Detroit Lions hit a half century.

Energy prices forecast to rise again in January
The energy price cap is predicted to edge up by 1% from January, according to analysis by Cornwall Insight.

Fury in Russia at missile move but Putin so far silent
What really counts is what President Putin does next, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

Police call for evidence, footage connected to violent Lower Hutt robbery
Police are appealing for the public's help to catch masked offenders they say assaulted a Lower Hutt dairy owner on Sunday night.