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Government allocates $2.5b to keep the lights on at defence facilities
The government says defence facilities would have to close if money isn't put into upgrading them.

'Great concerns' for Christchurch teen missing more than a week
Cobra was last seen leaving school on 17 November and reported missing the next day.

Breakers development player banned for cannabis use
Tukaha Cooper has been banned from basketball for a month after testing positive for cannabis.

The Budget: What To Watch Out For
More details emerge ahead of the budget about tax rises and increases to minimum wage.

Israel receives coffin that Hamas says contains Gaza hostage's body
The remains will be transferred to Israeli forces, who will take them to Israel's forensic medicine institute for identification.

Boy, 15, arrested as teen critical after shooting
A 15-year-old is being held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after Monday's shooting.

Watch: Popemobile becomes a mobile health clinic for Gaza children
The vehicle had transported the late Pope Francis on a visit to Bethlehem in 2014.

Who is Trump's 'drone guy' Dan Driscoll, taking key role in Ukraine talks?
The youngest-ever US army secretary has been thrust into the spotlight as the face of renewed efforts to end the years-long war.

How much are minimum wages set to rise?
Three and a half million low-paid workers across the UK benefit from minimum wage rates.

English mayors will get new powers to levy tourist taxes
Mayors will be given the power to charge tourists a tax for staying overnight in their towns and cities.

Ronaldo clear for World Cup opener despite red card
Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play for Portugal in their opening World Cup game despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.

Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.

Justice secretary wants to scrap jury trials except for most serious cases
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.

'Robust growth' drives Fisher & Paykel Healthcare to $213m half-year profit
It was a 39 percent increase on the previous year for the country's largest exporter.

Mountain guide who died on Aoraki Mt Cook described as 'careful and diligent'
On Tuesday police recovered the bodies of an internationally-recognised mountain guide and a climber from the United States.

Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw
The top four seeded countries will not be able to meet each other until the semi-finals of next year's World Cup for the first time in the tournament's history.

High Court refuses garden radar scan for McKay remains
Judge accuses McKay family of "egregious conduct" after a homeowner cited "borderline harassment".

Prince William reveals 'love' of cold water swimming
The Prince of Wales told fellow cold water swimmers that the hobby helps him "feel great afterwards".

The school with almost 100% attendance - and how they did it
Attendance rates remain significantly lower than in 2019, but one school is bucking the trend.

Help to Save scheme to be offered to more people
The government gives a 50% bonus after two and four years, to encourage those on low incomes to save.

Ex-wife of Dubai royal says she fears arrest as custody battle escalates
Zeynab Javadli's ex-husband has lodged a criminal complaint with Dubai police, accusing her of kidnapping their three daughters.

Sir Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as wife of 50 years, Joan, dies aged 80
Sir Richard said she was "the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for".