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Political editors panel: A reshuffle and the fast track
Listen - RNZ's Jo Moir and NZ Herald's Claire Trevett dissect the demotion of two ministers and the PM's response on Morning Report.

Controlled gorse burning behind massive Hawke's Bay fire
Crews were able to get the fire under control in the early hours of the morning.

Haiti PM Ariel Henry out as transitional government takes power amid gang violence
A transitional government with a mandate that runs until February 2026 has taken over in Haiti.

Microsoft results top Wall Street targets, driven by AI investment

Snap beats first-quarter expectations, shares jump 25%

Pantera Capital Buys Another Trove of Solana Tokens From FTX Auction

Microsoft Sales, Profit Beat Expectations on AI Demand

Why was Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned, and what's next?
The ruling gives the one-time film mogul a chance at a new trial and calls into question what evidence prosecutors can use in future sex crime cases.

China launches 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station on Shenzhou 18 mission (video)

Putin plans to visit China in May

Bundestag extends mandate for surveillance mission off Libyan coast

Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents

Co-op Live boss resigns after shows postponed
The venue's opening performances featuring comedian Peter Kay were postponed as it was not ready.

WADA to launch independent review into Chinese doping case
The under-fire World Anti-Doping Agency says it will launch an independent review over its handling of a case that allowed 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance to avoid punishment.

Man arrested after 20 reports of car tyres slashed in Porirua
A man has been charged after the incident.

Paul Goldsmith starts as new Media Minister replacing sacked Melissa Lee
The media industry is "under pressure", Paul Goldsmith says, but he plans to plot a path forward as he takes up the difficult role.

Plastics treaty could have major benefit for Pacific
One scientist and his team say new data they've produced shows it is possible to achieve a goal of zero plastic pollution by 2040.

New Zealanders over 65 staying in paid work longer to 'transition into retirement'
Superannuation kicks in at 65, but people are staying in work longer, with the average age rising.

TechCrunch Minute: FTC bans noncompetes, court challenge incoming

Exclusive-ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US if legal options fail, sources say

Meta�s Zuckerberg can't calm Wall Street�s nerves on AI spending, stock falls 10%

US FCC approves T-Mobile deal to buy budget provider Mint Mobile

Breaking down TikTok's legal arguments around free speech, national security claims

Musk Escalates OpenAI Fight With Subpoena of Ex-Board Member

Intel forecasts second-quarter revenue below estimates, shares fall

Snap Surges After Sales Projection Tops Estimates On Ad Strength

Intel Slides After Tepid Forecast Shows Comeback Challenges

Rubrik CEO says he's hungry as ever, while the Microsoft-backed firm sizzles on IPO day

Bombardier gets Canadian exemption to sanctioned Russian titanium

A Billionaire Tech CEO Is Throwing the Most Epic Wedding Ever in Egypt �And He Nearly Missed It! (Exclusive)

Frustrated with Brazil's Lula, Indigenous peoples march to demand land recognition

Apex predator emerges as boaters stare in awe at fish�s �massive bite marks.� See it

Gardener charged with murder after 70-year-old found dead in Queensland home
Police say a man was believed to be gardening when he got into an argument with the elderly couple in the house next door.

Rainbow Storytime nationwide tour cancelled after threats of violence
Last month, protests by Destiny Church forced the cancellation of their Rainbow Storytime events in Hastings and Rotorua.

NZ driver Scott McLaughlin responds to disqualification
New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has responded to his disqualification from last month's season opening IndyCar race, where he finished third.

Dame Valerie Adams hopes other sports follow athletics' prize money plan
World Athletics' decision to reward Olympic champions with cash prizes is a sign of progress and can spur other global sports federations to do the same for their athletes, New Zealand shot put great Dame Valerie Adams says.