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Plans to close local papers spark 'news deserts' warning
A proposal to close 14 local North Island papers has prompted warnings of overseas-style 'news deserts' springing up here.

Two killed, two critically injured in Auckland crashes
Two people have died and two were critically injured after crashes in Auckland's Takanini and Waitoki.

'To love is to move towards freedom': Parliament's newest MP makes their maiden statement
Green MP Benjamin Doyle has joined the 54th Parliament a year into its term. Their maiden statement emphasised the need for radical love.

Watch: EPL star denied goal by team-mate in comical scenes
It was a moment that Chelsea and England forward Cole Palmer may not want to watch again.

Dramatic first Mazda race in Taupo won by Sam Dashfield
Auckland ace comes from behind in thrilling Mazda Race Series opener.

Whoopng cough epidemic: Get infants vaccinated on time, expert says
The priority should be vaccinating young people with little airways who are at the highest risk of severe infection, says Immunisation Advisory Centre founder.

Philippines boosts security after VP's assassination threat against president
Security agencies in the Philippines have stepped up safety protocols after the country's vice president said she would have president assassinated if she herself were killed.

The airport security gap exploited by drug-running gang members
Gang members are exploiting security weaknesses at the country’s regional airport terminals to run drugs up and down the country.

The Assisted Dying Debate: Ex-PM Gordon Brown Intervenes
And, could French missiles also now be fired into Russian territory?

Watch: Snowy Saturday as Storm Bert sweeps the UK
Parts of the UK are blanketed in snow, as the storm causes travel disruption and power cuts.

Kayaker's leg amputated in middle of river after 20-hour rescue
Medics made the "life or death" decision with the tourist after multiple attempts to free him from rapids failed.

Laos government says 'profoundly saddened' by tourist deaths
The Laos government says it is "profoundly saddened" by the deaths of foreign tourists in Vang Vieng, with the toll from a suspected methanol poisoning incident now at six.

Watch: Tottenham humiliate Manchester City
Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge took a major blow after being thrashed 4-0 at home by Tottenham.

All Blacks v Italy: Live updates
Follow all the action from Allianz Stadium, Turin.

Rich nations raise COP29 climate finance offer in bid to break deadlock
The two-week conference cut to the heart of the global debate over the financial responsibility of rich industrialised countries, who caused the bulk of greenhouse gas emissions.

Ireland rumble over Fiji in Dublin
After losing to the All Blacks a fortnight ago, Ireland have got their season back on track with successive wins. Their latest victim was Fiji in Dublin.

Auckland Santa Parade set to wow Auckland, roads to close
Some roads surrounding Auckland's Queen Street will be closed for part of Sunday for the annual Farmers Santa Parade.

Ukraine has lost nearly half of Russia's Kursk region to counter-attacks, Kyiv military source says
"The enemy is increasing its counterattacks," the source said.

Storm Bert brings landslide and 82mph gusts
Ten people were rescued after a landslide near Llangollen, Denbighshire, on Saturday afternoon.

John the cat gets stuck in drainpipe
John the female cat became wedged inside a garage and had to be rescued by firefighters.