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Ireland and Croatia qualify for Eurovision final
Some of the contest's most outlandish songs sail into the final, but there are tears for Australia.

Kiwi teenager dies in sleep while on vacation in the Cook Islands
The 15-year-old's family is now preparing to repatriate his body back to their home in Hastings, but they have only managed to fund half the amount needed for repatriation.

ANZCO posts full-year profit, bucking industry trend
The profit is a standout considering other major meat players, Silver Fern Farms and Alliance, have posted big losses.

Woman pretends to be officer to get former partner evicted
A Dunedin woman impersonated an officer to try and get her former partner out of his rental property.

Solomon Islands – an incumbent’s defeat and resurrection
Opinion - Most countries in the Oceania region recognise Beijing and welcome Chinese aid, but no other Pacific state has become so dependent on China as Solomon Islands.

Government considers removing election day voter enrolment
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says very few countries allow it, and New Zealand should consider changing the rules.

Ex-All Black guilty of domestic violence - report
Former All Blacks halfback Black Byron Kelleher was reported to have received a suspended six-month prison sentence.

SH1 closed at Ohau after fuel tanker’s trailer rolls
A significant amount of fuel has spilled onto the highway, which is likely to be closed near Vista Rd for several hours.

Auckland’s Sandringham dairy stabbing: Third defendant admits aggravated robbery
Janak Patel was fatally stabbed while he was looking after the dairy for the owners.

Eurovision Tightens Security Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests

Australian parents of surfer brothers killed in Mexico make first statement
The parents of Jake and Callum Robinson have made an emotional statement about the loss of their sons.

Fuel tanker flips on SH1 near Levin, delays expected
A fuel tanker has flipped on State Highway 1 south of Levin and some fuel has spilled onto the road.

Endangered bats heard in Wellington region for first time in years
The animals are the rarest mammals in New Zealand and were feared to be extinct in the lower North Island.

Netball: Young Star burns bright for her Fiji family
Straight out of school, Fijian defender Lili Tokaduadua is making a statement for the Stars in NZ's elite netball league - and is grateful for the famous sporting family who took her in.

Bride surprises groom with favourite ‘iconic’ Kiwi singer
Super fan Scott Duggan was shocked when his cult hero walked into the wedding party.

NZ helps monitor for fishy business in Fiji's exclusive economic zone
The six-week deployment of a Royal New Zealand Navy contingent was to counter illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Cheaper fruit and veges due to 'superb' growing conditions
Idyllic growing conditions have led to fresh fruit and vegetable prices dropping 25 percent compared to this time last year - and they are now at prices not seen for several years.

Ponsonby shooting victim remembered as ‘man with a big heart’
Robert Horne was shot dead on Sunday night on Auckland’s Ponsonby Rd.

Swinney Elected Scotland First Minister as SNP Tries to Rebuild

Gallant says Israel would compromise on Rafah in case of hostage deal

Police activity at Tivoli building on Auraria Campus

Investigative Reporters Targeted in Venezuelan Government Probe

Scenes from Israel and Gaza reflect dashed hopes as imminent cease-fire seems unlikely

IAEA chief calls on Iran to cooperate on nuclear facility inspections

Red Cross: Safe transport of Rafah's disabled, elderly still unclear

About half of the North Korean missiles Russia fired at Ukraine flew off course and exploded in the air, official says

Controversial driving exam put to the test
After you turn 75 you might be asked by your doctor to do a cognitive driving test. The Detail puts two of these exams through their paces.