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Government's repeal of 2018 oil and gas exploration ban passes first reading
The bill passed 68 votes to 54, with all coalition parties in support and the opposition parties opposed.

Taupo struggling to attract doctors as residents rally to improve working conditions at town hospital
A long-time resident says locals should be prepared for a rumble in the battle to adequately staff the hospital.

Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap
Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.

Private donation of thousands of Japanese kimonos sends op-shoppers into buying frenzy
Bargain-hunters have descended on City Mission stores after a generous private donation of thousands of colourful Japanese kimonos.

McDonald's Basin Reserve workers strike for better pay
The hour-long strike was attended by almost 20 employees from all across Wellington.

Why Joseph Parker is destined to be robbed of undisputed title shot against Oleksandr Usyk
Politics and money likely to deny Parker the right to challenge for undisputed title.

Seats filled at eleventh hour
Hours out from the closure of local election nominations, all councillor vacancies in Wairarapa are filled.

Valiant but vulnerable - how Rangers escaped heat of Athens with hope
BBC Scotland looks at how Rangers overcame Panathinaikos as their Champions League qualifying task continues.

Ford says Trump tariffs to cost it about $2bn this year
It is the latest indication of the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariffs on big American firms.

2,500-year-old Siberian 'ice mummy' had intricate tattoos, imaging reveals
The woman, aged about 50, was buried in a Siberian ice cave and discovered millenia later.

US allies break with Trump to force diplomatic shift on Gaza
As Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel - but does Trump have a long-term plan for Gaza's future?

Civil Defence wrongly blasts �complacent� workers mowing during tsunami advisory
Council workers mowed lawns amid tsunami alerts in St Heliers, Auckland this morning.

Government refutes claim FBI's new office in Wellington to counter China
That's despite the claim being made by the agency's director who says countering the Chinese Communist Party is one of the top priorities in the Indo-Pacific region.

�It was critical�: Why Civil Defence issued a 6.30am tsunami alert
The Emergency Management Minister says thousands of dog walkers and other early risers were at risk.

Taupo council defers debate over draft water management agreement with iwi
The Taupo District Council has voted to defer consideration of the agreement with local iwi Ngati Tuwharetoa until after the next local government elections.

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown criticises councillors for missing meetings
Mayor Brown criticised councillors for missing in-person meetings.

Exclusive: ServiceNow calls for bold AI adoption to boost national productivity
ServiceNow partners with Datacom to boost AI-driven automation in New Zealand, aiming to enhance enterprise productivity amid demographic challenges.

Finger painting by artist with nerve injury wins Australian art award
"Without a brush, painting was almost painless," said Filipina-Australian artist Loribelle Spirovski.

How Trump's tariffs are already impacting Americans
The US is seeing increased tariffs income, but there are signs of some countries diverting trade from America.