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Public Service Commission 'likely' to run social media ads on public sector negotiations again
Social media is a "critical channel" for people to get information, and it is "entirely appropriate" to participate, says the Public Service Commissioner.

Australian opener ruled out of second Ashes test with injury
Two days out from the pink ball test at the Gabba, starting Thursday, Australian officials confirmed the 38-year-old would not take his place at the top of the order.

Serious injuries after car plunges into river, part of SH2 blocked
Police were called to the scene on White Pine Bush Rd, near Taneatua in the Bay of Plenty, at about 6.05pm.

Haredi protesters set fires, block roads, throw stones at police officers, in Beit Shemesh

UK criticises Gaza aid delays as tents take year to arrive

Car crashes into Whakatane River
SH2 in Whakatane is blocked.

Williamson half ton carries Black Caps on scratchy opening day
New Zealand’s greatest batter marked his return to the test arena by doing what he does best - leading the charge.

England select spinner Jacks for second Ashes Test
Will Jacks will play his first Test in three years as England include a spin option for the second game of the Ashes series against Australia in Brisbane.

Fast-fashion firms Shein and Temu face calls for US investigation
Two senior US politicians accuse the platforms of malpractice, including intellectual property theft.

Costco sues Trump administration for 'full refund' of tariffs
Two lower courts have already ruled against President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.

Is it too early to put your Christmas tree up?
When you should you decorate for Christmas – and how to keep your tree looking good until the big day.

Jamie Laing's Candy Kittens to acquire UK snack brand Graze
The deal comes as Unilever plans to offload some food brands to focus on care and beauty.

NRL set to clear Tonga coach over Eli Katoa injuries
Eli Katoa needed fluid drained from his brain after suffering three separate blows to the head before and during Tonga’s Pacific Championships clash against New Zealand on November 2.

Smart device alert led emergency services to serious crash in remote location
On a remote road in rural Otago, a smart device alerted emergency services ‘in a timely manner’ to a serious crash.

The US is taking a stake in a chip startup led by Intel's ousted CEO

Black Caps v West Indies first test - day four
The tourists still have six wickets in hand with a day left to deny New Zealand at Christchurch.

What's behind snooker's 147 boom?
Records are tumbling as snooker stars crack the code of the 147 break. The record 16th maximum of a season that began in late June came in November - that is double the total achieved in the entire 1980s.

The Budget: Starmer Defends The Chancellor
Starmer says he is proud of Budget as he denies misleading public.

US Navy commander ordered second Venezuela boat strike, White House says
The White House confirmed the second strikes on 2 September, but denied reports that Defence Secretary Hegseth said "kill everybody" on board the vessel.

Hong Kong leader orders investigation into deadly fire that killed 151
The fire is the deadliest the city has seen in more than 70 years.

Car made famous by Bond was left to rust on a drive - now it's worth £1m
Local children jumped on the bonnet, and there was even a mouse nest in the highly-valuable car.

The Papers: 'OBR chief resigns' and 'Reeves clings on'
The exit of the Office of Budget Responsibility chair follows continued attention on the chancellor.

Italian town freezes Pavarotti statue knee-deep in Christmas ice rink, angering widow
The opera legend's widow said the town had made an "absurd decision" after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue.