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Live: Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar on price hikes and petrol woes
Air New Zealand is facing more massive cost pressures, with the conflict in the Middle East increasing the price of jet fuel.

Heinz Watties restructure will have ripple effect, Employers and Manufacturers Association says
The company wants to shut its plants in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin and stop the production of a number of products.

AI in warfare being tested in Iran, needs 'much more' careful thinking by NZ - Defence
Experts say the war in Iran is testing questions of what artificial intelligence should be used in warfare and who should control it.

‘We grieve deeply’: Church mourns loved member killed in cafe car crash
In a post shared on its Facebook page on Wednesday, Windsor Park Baptist Church said it was a deeply sad day for its community.

Can you really turn into a tree when you die?
Death expert Dr Hannah Gould, who is author of the book How to Die in the 21st Century, answers your questions about death and dying.

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'Doomsday scenario' for Spurs after 'blows' - Van de Ven
Micky Van de Ven says Tottenham found themselves in a "doomsday scenario" against Atletico Madrid, adding the club is "just taking blow after blow".

British man admits encouraging suicide in US
Dylan Phelan admits encouraging the suicide of US citizen Travis Dyer in Louisiana in 2024.

UK couple die after being pulled from water at Australian beach
Local police say members of the public pulled the couple from the water and tried to save them.

EU and UK demand Israel stop surge in West Bank settler violence since Iran war
Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers in the West Bank since the start of Israel's war, the UN says.

Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup
Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth.

Prisoners struggle with reintegration after being released from jail
A coroner is calling for urgent psychological support for long term inmates, after a prisoner of almost 30 years died by suicide upon release.

One in three households struggled for food in past year, Hunger Monitor report finds
The Hunger Monitor is the country's first comprehensive tally of food insecurity and will serve as a benchmark for annual updates.

Cornwall Park's farm week gives Aucklanders a taste of farm life in the central city
Auckland's Cornwall Park is opening its gates for 'Farm Week' from Saturday.

As Covid hits again, New Zealand confronts its pandemic past
Six years after New Zealand moved into its first lockdown, the final inquiry report examines lockdowns, mandates and the cost of the pandemic.

Could Premier League learn from Kidderminster's answer to corner chaos?
As Premier League teams look for ways to stop Arsenal's corner-kick dominance, could National League North side Kidderminster have found an answer?

'Wrong person at wrong time' - but if not Tudor then who?
Following Tottenham's 5-2 defeat at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, BBC Sport assesses the options open to the beleaguered club.

Army officers deny charges linked to soldier's death
The two high-ranking officers failed to act when Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, reported a sexual assault.

Zelensky sends drone teams to Middle East, touting Ukraine's expertise
The Ukrainian president said it was a "good feeling" when allies asked for help countering drones.