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NRL reveals why Warriors were denied a penalty try in loss to Knights
Referees boss explains process of why Warriors were denied a penalty try but controversy and confusion remains.

Glenorchy residents well prepared for natural hazards - council report
Planning is underway to help communities at the head of Lake Whakatipu, including Glenorchy, adapt to flooding, earthquakes and liquefaction.

China's Xi in Paris to meet Macron, with trade, Ukraine talks planned
Trade and Ukraine are on the agenda as the Chinese president makes his first visit to the region in five years.

Union renews call for paid placements for student nurses
The NZ Nurses Organisation is urging the government to pay students doing mandatory on-the-job training to combat so called "placement poverty".

Israeli military begins evacuating Palestinian civilians from Rafah, radio says
It appears to be the beginning of a civilian evacuation ahead of a threatened ground assault.

Israel calls for Rafah evacuation ahead of possible offensive

Best Earbuds and Headphones for Working Out for 2024 - CNET
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Jack Dorsey Leaves Bluesky Board, Calls X ‘Freedom Technology’

Live: Magic host the unbeaten Tactix in ANZ Premiership
Tactix look to emulate the Central Pulse with four wins from as many starts when they take on the Magic in Hamilton.

The Papakura tattoo artist who inks stars and serves his community
Leroy Roberts is on a mission to put Maori art on the map, one tattoo at a time. Jogai Bhatt meets the Papakura tattoo artist who counts big names among his clients.

More than 500 courses cut from Massey University
A student group is calling on Massey to be upfront about its strategy and where it is heading.

Optus appoints NBN boss as chief executive six months after outage
After nearly a decade at NBN Co, Stephen Rue will take on the job of repairing Optus’ reputation.

'Work to do' after local election losses - Rishi Sunak
The UK prime minister has dismissed calls to change course after poor local election results, arguing he can make "progress" with voters before a general election.

Bringing the council to the people: Community hub caravan built for natural disasters
It is designed to play an important role in supporting Marlborough to respond, recover and develop resilience to natural disasters and emergencies.

Contradictions and confusion: More questions than answers at government press conference
The Prime Minister and Corrections Minister repeatedly provided incorrect information about their $1.9 billion planned prison spend-up.

China’s Billions Help Xi Make Useful Friends in Eastern Europe

Indonesia first-quarter growth boosted by election, holiday spending

Europe's auto suppliers reach the end of the road

Best Car Phone Mount for 2024 - CNET
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Painting for Palestine
The work of a group of painters in South Canterbury will be sold to raise money for children in Gaza.

Almost all Canterbury A&P board members set to retire
Working with the association's general committee has become difficult, so the board has chosen to step down, chairperson Stewart Mitchell says.

TVNZ did not follow 'proper process' of sharing information with employees, union argues
TVNZ's head of news told the ERA he had considered axing Fair Go and Sunday in December, but did not think it was appropriate to talk to staff at that time.

Five people injured in crash on SH1 near Ohau, Horowhenua
A northbound lane on State Highway 1 has been blocked after the crash near Ohau. Police were in the area after multiple reports of traffic offending around Waikawa Beach.

Victim of fatal Feilding crash named
Darius Hoani, 42, died after his car crashed into a truck and trailer unit parked next to Victoria Park.