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Person critical after shooting in Auckland suburb
Emergency services received reports of a person sustaining a gunshot wound at 2.30am on Saturday morning.

University ‘rather alarmist’ about asbestos in decision to demolish controversial flats, architect says
A group of architects fighting to save what they say is a Wellington landmark hit out at reasons given.

Analysis-From 'Icarus bug' to flawed panels: Airbus counts cost of relying on single model

Twitch star QTCinderella says she wishes she never started streaming
The Streamer Awards organiser said the negatives of her online role made it hard to enjoy the job.

NBA legend Michael Jordan says he had no choice but to sue NASCAR
The superstar told the antitrust trial in the US he “felt I could challenge NASCAR as a whole”. “I was a new person, I wasn’t afraid,” he told the court.

KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals: 'Worried where I will be in two weeks'
In October, $49.4m was withdrawn for hardship reasons, up from $38.4m in October 2024.

Reform revokes council leader's party membership
It follows an investigation by the party into racist content on social media.

Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse
Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.

Which European countries have mandatory or voluntary military service
The issue of forcing citizens to serve in the military is back as the war between Russia and Ukraine grinds on.

President Trump wins inaugural Fifa Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump receives the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Mum's eight-year justice battle to see rapist jailed
Allan Peyton is jailed for five years for raping a woman in her home in the West Mercia area.

Legendary architect Frank Gehry dead aged 96
Gehry was known for his experimental metallic designs.

England flanker learns fate after 'pushing' Pumas coach
Two weeks ago at Twickenham in a matchup England won 27-23, the Pumas were incensed by Curry's late tackle on Juan Cruz Mallía that tore the fullback's right ACL.

AWS re:Invent was an all-in pitch for AI. Customers might not be ready.

SpaceX to Offer Insider Shares at Record-Setting Valuation

Seven discharged from hospital after receiving chemical burns at Christchurch childcare centre
The victims, including five children, received burns at a Christchurch childcare centre.

Extra police in Auckland suburbs as homicide investigation continues
A homicide investigation was launched when an injured man arrived at a medical centre in Mt Wellington on Friday afternoon.

Arsenal's Mosquera could be out for at least six weeks
Arsenal fear Cristhian Mosquera will miss at least six weeks, with the defender set to undergo further tests to establish the full extent of his ankle injury.

Starmer rejects EU customs union after Lammy comments
It comes after the deputy prime minister said countries in a customs union with the EU see benefits.

US judge orders unsealing of court records from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein case
A similar request was rejected earlier this year, but a law passed by Congress last month overrides it.

Frank Gehry's most iconic work - in pictures
As one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over.

The countries getting their first taste of the competition
From a tiny Caribbean island to a nation once managed by Harry Redknapp, meet the teams who will be making their debut at the 2026 World Cup.

All you need to know about 2026 World Cup
England and Scotland have secured their place at the 2026 World Cup and this is all you need to know about next summer's tournament.

Irish police investigating drone activity during Zelensky visit
The Irish police force says it is investigating the matter after reports of drones near Dublin around the time the Ukrainian president landed.