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People 'at increased risk of harm' following budget
Robin Swann said the funding would restrict the health department in "use of drugs and therapies".

Japan comes face to face with its own space junk
A Tokyo company's satellite encounters a big lump of space debris high above the Earth.

Two men charged in Channel deaths investigation
Five migrants, including a child, were killed in a crush on board a boat crossing the Channel.

Hak Baker: 'Music saved me in prison, now I want to give back'
The singer learned how to play guitar while in prison, and now he's hoping to pass on his talent.

NewJeans: The controversy shaking the K-pop world
The infighting between K-pop powerhouse Hybe and its label Ador has put fans on edge.

Blinken says he challenged China's Xi on Russia war support
America's top diplomat and the Chinese president have held talks in Beijing as both sides seek to stabilise relations.

Baby saved from dead mother's womb in Gaza dies
Sabreen was born by emergency C-section after Israel bombed a house in Rafah, killing her family.

Baby saved from dead mother's womb in Gaza dies
Baby Sabreen was delivered by an emergency C-section after an Israeli air strike killed her mother, but has now died in hospital.

Recap: Crusaders 39, Rebels 0
Follow all the action from Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch.

South Korea: World Scout Jamboree disaster blamed on government
Tens of thousands were evacuated from the campsite after children fainted in the 40C heat, without enough food to eat.

Fast-track bill could affect NZ's reputation - Transparency International
The ministers responsible for green-lighting major projects need to be open about potential conflicts of interest, says Transparency International.

France v England Grand Slam decider - key battles
BBC Sport looks at six key battles as England travel to France in the Grand Slam decider of the 2024 Women's Six Nations.

Girl, 13, in court on attempted murder charges
Two teachers and a pupil were injured at a secondary school on Wednesday,

Baby airlifted to Rome for life-saving surgery
The one-month-old baby boy was moved from Bristol children's hospital to Rome.

Reading stabbings inquest findings being revealed
David Wails, Joe Ritchie-Bennett and James Furlong were stabbed to death in a Reading park in 2020.

John Lewis job applicants get questions beforehand
The retail group hopes giving candidates sight of questions will make process fairer.

Teacher admits murdering partner and burying body
Fiona Beal sent messages to Nicholas Billingham's friends using his mobile phone, a trial hears.

Cyber skills programme for tamariki recognised at Maori Language Awards
A lot of young people are always online and it's hoped the programme will help them to keep safe.

Explainer: What is so special about TikTok's technology?
The US is threatening to ban TikTok - but why? Here is how it works and why it has attracted more discussion than technology used by its rivals.

Faraz Tahir, security guard who died trying to stop Bondi Junction Westfield attacker, remembered as 'national hero'
At an emotional funeral, family salute Faraz Tahir - who was killed trying to protect others - as the "bravest person" they know.