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Calls for action to curb fast fashion waste
Local campaigners point to Australia and Europe saying they want more done to tackle fast fashion.

Morning Bid: Tanking Tesla reports, Europe business beats

'We can't forget those people': Public sector job cuts not just impacting Wellington
At least 400 of the thousands of jobs on the line so far are outside Wellington, according to the Public Service Association.

Iraqi father in legal first against BP over son's death
A father has started legal action against UK oil giant BP over the death of his 21-year-old son.

Richard Gadd asks viewers to stop Baby Reindeer speculation
The Netflix series depicts the true story of a stalker who harassed Gadd over a number of years.

RSA clubs need to 'reorient', make veterans the priority - chairperson
Martyn Dunne says many RSAs are "highly successful" but have not been looking after the veterans.

Building begins on NZ's largest solar farm in Canterbury
Construction has begun on a $104 million solar farm on the Canterbury Plains, with power set to start flowing by the end of this year.

Employee of German EU lawmaker detained as suspected China spy

At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill

'There's no evidence that three strikes reduces crime' - lawyers
The government's plan to reintroduce a three strikes regime is being strongly opposed by lawyers, who argue there is no evidence it reduces crime or helps people rehabilitate.

Some 20m tonnes of sewage spills into water annually
NI Water says the spills will continue unless it gets more funding to improve the sewerage network.

'I'm proud I came last at the London Marathon'
Fred Tomlinson completes Sunday's race on Monday at the alternative finish line for slower runners.

Lack of officers delays fatal school crash investigation
The family of a girl killed when a car crashed into her school are told there are too few forensic experts.

Chris Mason: Measure draws election dividing line
Ministers believe the novel deportation scheme is worth a try, but Labour plans to get rid of it.

ASML Eyes Dutch Expansion After Government Commits �2.5 Billion

Adobe to bring full AI image generation to Photoshop this year

GE Aerospace lifts 2024 profit forecast on strong sales of engine parts, services

Game Boy at 35: 'I never put it down'
The iconic Game Boy console is turning 35 this week and brought gaming to the masses, helping to launch the modern video game industry with a mix of accessibility and strong titles.

Harewood says actors should be allowed to use blackface
The Homeland star says any actor should be able to play any character, in an interview with the Guardian.

Uncovering the history of the Sikhs who fought with the Anzacs in WWI
Sikhs believe in equality and fighting for what is right, according to community members and historians.

He hippo in Japan zoo turns out to be a she

A German EU lawmaker's aide is arrested on suspicion of spying for China

Nightmares of mum glassed in face by stranger
Natalie's life changed in an instant when she was attacked in a bar by a woman she had never met.

Victims bill sets out major changes to justice system
Abolition of the not proven verdict and smaller juries are among the proposed reforms.

The government�s Rwanda policy takes off
And, Huw Edwards resigns from the BBC on medical advice

'Korda producing excellence that should prompt wider acclaim'
Nelly Korda's run of five consecutive wins should mark her out as one of the sporting greats of our time, writes Iain Carter.

Ten dead after Malaysia navy helicopters collide
One of the aircraft clipped the other's rotor before the two crashed to the ground, footage shows.

Bruises and broken ribs - Israel's unexplained prison deaths
The prison service did not directly address reports 13 prisoners had died since last October.