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Farmlands profit shows increased confidence in rural sector
Increased farmer confidence and spending has seen the country's largest rural supply store, Farmlands, back in black.

Person killed in Auckland crash, road closures in place
Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash around 5.50am and remained at the scene at 10am.

Guyon Espiner announced as new Midday Report presenter
The journalist and broadcaster takes the hot seat from January 2026.

Pacific news in brief for 6 November
A round-up of news from around the region, including drugs concealed in a shipment to Fiji.

Samantha Hayes among nominees for New Zealand Screen Awards 2025
The winners will be announced on November 21 at a red- carpet gala event held at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland.

Members call for John Tamihere to resign as Te Pati Maori president
Internal rifts between Te Pati Maori MPs, executive and electorates have boiled over in recent weeks.

All Black turned firefighter challenges David Seymour over fire truck comment
Former All Black Steve Devine says at least one fire truck each day breaks down in New Zealand.

Watch: Manchester City star pulls out robot celebration after scoring goal
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is a scoring machine — and his new goal celebration reflects it.

Christchurch is getting a direct flight to this Pacific hotspot
Air New Zealand’s seasonal service means South Islanders won’t need to go through Auckland to reach the Pacific tourist mecca.

US won’t soften tariffs, but Luxon says we’re in a better position than most countries
Luxon said NZ had a lower level of US tariffs than other countries that were also in a trade surplus with the US.

Plane diverted from Auckland Airport over airfield maintenance
The flight was diverted to Hamilton and a number of arriving flights faced delays.

Westpac's annual profit rises 13 percent
Westpac's full year profit rose 13 percent.

Shots near home spark probe into illegal hunting, multiple firearms seized in Canterbury
Police allege licence holders gave guns to unlicensed hunters, then tried to mislead firearms registry.

French Overseas Minister Moutchou postpones first visit to New Caledonia
France's newly appointed Minister for Overseas has postponed her first visit to New Caledonia amid urgent budget talks in Paris

UK train stabbing: Injured staffer hailed hero for trying to stop attacker
The British train employee is fighting for his life after 11 people were hurt in the attack on a train heading for London.

All Blacks star will help Irish opponent fight red card
All Blacks No 10 Beauden Barrett has offered to help Tadhg Beirne fight a potential ban.

Wellington Girls' College ignoring ministry advice by telling some students to stay home after measles cases
The school have put classes online for years 9, 10 and 11.

The UK gets worse
Why are the first-hand reports posted by eyewitnesses to the latest violent attack in the UK so different to the news reports from mainstream media?

Ready for it? Swifties swarm German museum to see Ophelia painting

Years After Amanda Knox Was Exonerated, a New Suspect Emerges In Meredith Kercher Murder

Iraq approaches critical Nov. 11 elections, set to deploy nearly 200,000 security personnel

Cabaret and memories: Madrid honours Mexico's Day of the Dead with city-wide altars

Hamas hands over three coffins it says contain bodies of Gaza hostages

Cricket powerhouse wins Women’s World Cup for first time
Led by brilliant all-round performances from Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma, India won the Women’s Cricket World Cup for the first time with a 52-run victory over South Africa.

Melissa Stokes to take over from Simon Dallow on 1News
Melissa Stokes will move from her weekend presenting role to anchor the bulletin five nights a week when Simon Dallow finishes on November 28.