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Pacific news in brief for 12 November
A round-up of news from around the region, including policemen facing drugs charges in Fiji.

Nectar at highest concentrations on native trees along NZ's dry east coast - study
Over two years, researchers measured nectar from more than 4200 flowers off eight native trees in a number of regions nationwide.

Whangarei lions may avoid euthanasia as rescue talks begin
A group of lions could yet be saved from being euthanised, with an animal welfare group in talks with a potential investor.

ANZ posts record $2.53 billion profit
The country's biggest bank has reported a record full-year profit.

Te Pati Maori expels Takuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi
Takuta Ferris, who along with Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has been immediately removed from the party, called it 'plainly unconstitutional'.

'We have let everybody down' - Newcastle struggle on the road again
Newcastle are two points above the relegation zone after a 3-1 defeat at Brentford as their struggles on the road continued.

Was it correct to disallow Liverpool equaliser?
Liverpool were on the end of a 3-0 defeat by Manchester City, but did a pivotal moment dramatically alter the course of the game?

Trump administration tells states to stop paying full food aid benefits
The food assistance programme has been caught in a back-and-forth legal battle over funding as the government shutdown drags on.

Mystery 'fedora man' at Louvre heist scene revealed as teenage detective fan
The mystery youth in the photo turns out to be Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux, a 15-year-old detective fan.

Shutdown could reduce US flights 'to a trickle', transport secretary warns
US lawmakers are working over the weekend as they seek a bipartisan deal to end the shutdown, which is now on day 40.

Two arrested after New Plymouth's Centre City Shopping Centre broken into
Police found multiple stores within the mall showing signs of forced entry.

Watch: Record shattered after 16-0 decimation at Under-17 World Cup
The Oceania minnows were completely overrun after losing two players to early red cards, taking an unwanted record off New Zealand.

Watch: Stolen bulldozer ploughs into truck on UK street
A Royal Mail truck was being operated by police officers in an attempt to block the bulldozer’s path.

Tonga elections chief open to review of electoral process amid declining voter turnout
In 2010 - the first election following the kingdom's constitutional reforms - voter participation peaked at 91 percent. But in last election in 2021, voter participation was just 62 percent.

AI drives smarter, converged cybersecurity across New Zealand
Nearly all large New Zealand firms now use AI in cybersecurity, shifting to smarter, automated defences amid growing cyber threats and evolving risks.

Medafe begins testing Estradot oestrogen patches
A number of women have reported problems with the oestrogen patches not adhering or working properly.

Are Celtic & Rangers starting to click in pursuit of Hearts?
Managerial changes have given the Old Firm a timely boost, but should surprise league leaders Hearts be worried?

Man City make ominous statement on chastening night for Liverpool
Manchester City delivered an ominous statement of intent by outclassing Liverpool in Pep Guardiola's 1,000th match as a manager, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Norris takes control of title race with Sao Paulo win
McLaren's Lando Norris extends his championship lead over team-mate Oscar Piastri to 24 points with a dominant victory in Sao Paulo.

Dozens missing after migrant boat sinks near Malaysia-Thailand border
Malaysian authorities are looking for more survivors after the vessel capsized near the resort of Langkawi.

Iran faces unprecedented drought as water crisis hits Tehran
The government is pleading with Iranians to save water as reservoirs dry up and rainfall is at a record low.