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Timeline: Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war
The strike on Iran today is the latest of the tit-for-tat exchanges between the regional arch foes.

New Caledonia’s nickel French 'pact' in limbo
The French-proposed "pact" to salvage New Caledonia's beleaguered nickel industry is still in limbo as the local Congress has decided to re-examine the whole document through a "special committee".

Taylor Swift is bereft but vicious on new album
The star's 11th album is much more than a break-up record, and may even mark the end of an Era.

India starts voting in the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term as prime minister

S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk

Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as explosions heard near Isfahan

Kapa haka groups from across Australia compete to qualify for Te Matatini 2025
Kapa haka groups from across Australia will gather on the Gold Coast this weekend for the regional competitions to find the groups who will qualify for Te Matatini 2025.

Luxon: Waitangi Tribunal comments from coalition parties 'ill considered'
Comments from ACT and NZ First ministers about the Tribunal were "ill considered" and "that message will be underscored" to them, the PM says.

Apple Pulls WhatsApp From China App Store After Beijing Request

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.

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.

Act affecting people with limited decision-making ability should be axed - Law Commission
The legislation requires such significant reform it needs to be replaced, the Law Commission says.

India election 2024: Thousands of Kiwi Indians excluded from voting in mammoth Indian election
With nearly 968 million people expected to vote, India's 2024 general election will be the world's largest.

Union dismay over Te Whatu Ora hospital staffing limits to trim budget deficits
Health New Zealand has ordered an end to double shifts and imposed new limitations on replacing sick staff in wards during the day to save money.

Live: Israeli missiles hit site in Iran, reports say
Iran's civil aviation authorities have lifted flight restrictions on several airports after reports of explosions and an Israeli attack. Follow RNZ's blog for more.

Google Consolidates Teams With Aim to Create AI Products Faster

SK Hynix Is Set to Surf AI Wave as Rivals Confirm Growing Demand

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.

'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.