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How the coolest little capital is shrinking
It's not the first time a government has targeted public servants for job cuts, but this time Wellington is really feeling it.

Bougainville guns: Concerns stolen firearms continue being used for illegal activities
Hundreds of high-powered firearms - allegedly stolen from weapons disposal sites - are still in use today, the police chief in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville says.

Aotearoa's Islamic community vigilant after Australian 'terror' church stabbing
The Federation of Islamic Associations has advised the community to be careful this weekend in the wake of an attack at a church in Australia.

'Significant' disruptions on Auckland train network after rail problems
The Onehunga Line has been suspended until further notice, as has part of the Western Line.

Mental Health Foundation staff cuts loom, with funding falling behind rising costs
Chief executive Shaun Robinson said it has not had any government funding cut, but government-funded contracts have not kept pace with rising costs.

Supercars set to drive millions into Taupo economy
Hotels are fully booked and nearly 66,000 supercar fans are expected in Taupo over the weekend.

Netflix to stop reporting key subscriber numbers
The streaming giant also said it added 9.3 million subscribers in the first three months of the year.

Russia launches new Angara A5 heavy-lift rocket on 4th orbital test mission (photos)

Thousands protest again in Tel Aviv for release of hostages

Government sent 'please explain' letter to Wellington City Council over transport disagreement
The contents were revealed in correspondence from Simeon Brown and Chris Bishop to Wellington's Mayor.

We want 20mph speed limit, say worried villagers
The 20mph limit is controversial, but a petition calls for it to be introduced in two villages.

Aspinall beats Smith to win Premier League night 12
Nathan Aspinall beats Michael Smith 6-4 in the final to win night 12 of Premier League Darts in Rotterdam.

Newshub's Mike McRoberts to end career as news presenter when newsroom closes
McRoberts has spent the last 23 years of his career with Newshub, and says its the right time to pursue new opportunities.

Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe
The husband of the former Scottish leader has been re-arrested in connection with an inquiry into Scottish National Party funds.

How many public sector roles are going, and from where?
Jobs are on the chopping block as the sector scrambles to meet the Finance Minister's cost-cutting targets.

Department of Conservation closing Dunedin centre, but no jobs lost
Visitor habits are changing and DOC needs to adapt in a financially sustainable way, its operations director says.

Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department: Fans react as new album is apparently leaked
Taylor Swift fans have been sent into something of a frenzy after her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, appears to have leaked online early.

Man found dead in vehicle named as Patrick Rewiti
Police have revealed the name of the man who was found dead in a burnt-out vehicle in Hastings.

Fonterra appoints permanent COO
Fonterra has today announced Anna Palairet has been permanently appointed into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Anna has been acting in the position since June 2023

Brazil's president creates two new Indigenous territories, bringing total in his term to 10

'Tender ballots', counting venue issues: Solomon Islands election results coming in at a trickle
Human error and venue complications hampered the first day of counting in Solomon Islands but a steady stream of provisional results are expected today as more counting centres come online.

Dengue fever outbreak to be declared in Samoa
More than 250 cases have now been reported in the country.

Raducanu beats Noskova to set up Swiatek quarter-final
Emma Raducanu will face world number one Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open after beating Linda Noskova in straight sets.