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Solomon Islands political chess match begins - Manasseh Sogavare re-elected in East Choiseul
The incumbent prime minister has been re-elected in the East Choiseul constituency, opening move in the political chess match to form the next government of Solomon Islands.

Worker rescued from deep hole at Auckland Central Interceptor site
The worker was winched out by crane after becoming trapped under a steel pole at Auckland Council's Central Interceptor site.

Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.

Public sector job cuts: Affected staff criticise leaders' handling of announcements
Staff are shell shocked and frustrated, and say leaders handled the announcements poorly.

One dead in Auckland crash
A person has died following a two-vehicle crash in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn.

'Weird, crazy': Grieving family reveals new details about fatal ram attack
The family of Helge and Gaye Hansen have been left reeling after the elderly couple were apparently killed in their paddock by a rogue ram.

Police in Paris detain a man at Iran's Consulate after reports he was armed but find no weapons

Startups Weekly: Is the wind going out of the AI sails?

Netball: Pulse import player grateful for opportunities
After four years as a training partner in the Australian domestic competition, a fairy tale run with the Tongan netball team gave Pulse import Kelea Iongi the boost she needed.

Wellington Phoenix keep A-League premiership hopes alive with draw against Newcastle Jets
They have gone back to the top of the A-League after a 1-1 draw with the Newcastle Jets.

Teacher admits killing partner buried in garden
Fiona Beal denies murder but admits the manslaughter of Nicholas Billingham.

Snooker must 'embrace' new opportunities - Hearn
Eddie Hearn says snooker must "embrace" investment from different parts of the globe as the debate over whether the World Championship should leave its iconic Sheffield home continues.

Supercars: Unpredictable Taupo circuit to test drivers
The Taupo track's mixed surface and busy layout, complicated by wet conditions, will ensure drivers earn their wages.

UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats

Honda to invest $808 million in Brazil by 2030

Christchurch flights cancelled due to fog as rain pounds North Island
Travellers' plans are being hampered by low visibility, while further north, people are being warned of downpours and thunderstorms.

Pungent, rotting lake weed takes over Rotorua's lakefront
It's similar to an incident four years ago that resulted in 300 tonnes of weed being removed at a cost of $35,000.

Man sets self on fire outside New York court where Trump trial under way
A man set himself on fire on Friday outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial was taking place, witnesses said.

German customs allows detained cargo ship to depart Baltic Sea port

NATO allies to send Ukraine more air-defence systems

Oil settles slightly higher as Iran plays down reported Israeli attack

Analysis-Ample oil supplies limit impact of MidEast flare-up on prices

Netflix Joins Apple, Meta in Withholding Key Data From Investors

Iran signals no plan to retaliate against Israel after drone attack
Explosions echoed over an Iranian city in what sources said was an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets KPIs on Southeast Asia mission
Power Play - Asked for his own assessment of the visit, the prime minister said he was returning home "excited and energised".

20mph rule must be corrected - transport secretary
Ken Skates says Welsh ministers have 'put our hands up' after a backlash to the speed limit change.