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Tower reports record profits, more customers, fewer big-claim events
The insurance company added 5000 new customers to its existing 318,000 during the year ended in September.

Ryman Healthcare returns to positive cashflow for first time in decade
But the retirement village operator has still reported a loss for the first half of the current financial year.

Major landslide buries houses, residents in Tahiti
Authorities say the search and rescue operation could last up to two days following a landslide that struck several houses in the small town of Afaahiti-Taravao.

Government announces public inquiry into disappearance of Tom Phillips’ children
A public inquiry into the disappearance of Tom Phillips’ children will be held in 2026, the Government has announced.

Ministry rejects principals’ claim maths trial was ‘designed to present groundbreaking results’
Officials say independent experts designed the tests for students in a maths teaching trial, after the Principals’ Federation queried the process.

Campbell's responds to 'absurd' charge it uses 3D-printed chicken

'Courageous leadership required': Zamir seems to jab gov't at Ben-Gurion remembrance event

At least 36 dead in major fire in Hong Kong residential blocks

Young Muslims in Germany feel left out of Mideast debate, experts say

Transgender athlete 'was very dishonest' says world's strongest woman
A British athlete crowned world's strongest woman says she was "robbed" of her winning moment after it emerged the original champion was a transgender woman who was ineligible to compete.

Man jailed for coercive control of partner in caravan
Antonio Villafane charmed Sally Ann Norman before subjecting her to seven years of violent abuse.

Georgia judge dismisses 2020 election interference case against Trump
The state charges were the last remaining criminal case against the US president stemming from the 2020 election.

Reeves unveils £820m funding to support jobless young people
The funding will help guarantee paid work placements for 18 to 21-year-olds "not earning or learning", the Chancellor says.

Two US National Guardsmen shot near White House
The shooting put the White House into lockdown, although Donald Trump was not there.

37 former Lake Alice patients receive individual compensation payments of up to $600,000
105 survivors opted to receive $150,000 rapid payments.

Launch catches fire on Auckland's Hauraki Gulf
No-one was injured in the incident near Browns Island.

Women’s teams to play with smaller ball than men under World Rugby trial
The Black Ferns Sevens will play with a smaller ball than their All Blacks Sevens counterparts at this weekend’s Dubai tournament.

Rugby World Cup winner makes shock call to retire at 28 and be an engineer
Regarded as one of the most devastating wingers in the women’s game, Abby Dow scored 50 tries in 59 Red Roses appearances.

Up to $600k in compensation awarded to Lake Alice survivors who opted out of expedited process
Minister Erica Stanford acknowledged that no amount of money could undo or fully recognise the harm and abuse which happened at Lake Alice.

Peruvian ex-President Martin Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years in prison

Watch Celtic Cup netball: Scottish Thistles v Welsh Feathers
Live netball from Glasgow as the Scottish Thistles take on the Welsh Feathers.

Newey to become Aston Martin team principal in 2026
Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey is to become Aston Martin's team principal next year.

US hikes national park fees for foreigners to put 'American families first'
Non-residents will soon have to pay $100 per person to enter 11 of the United States' most popular parks.

Drug users could smoke cocaine in Glasgow consumption room under proposals
The Thistle currently lets people inject heroin or cocaine while under medical supervision without being prosecuted, but does not have a smoking room.

Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped
The policy, introduced under the Tories, means parents can only claim universal credit for their first two children.