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Dairy prices reverse course, with demand rising
Dairy prices have risen sharply overnight in the latest Global Dairy Trade index, delivering a surprise uptick for farmers.

Coleslaw goes to the dogs
A supermarket label claimed that the coleslaw contained lamb lung, crude protein, crude fat and crude fibre.

Hundreds gather in Northland to remember the Battle of Ruapekapeka Pa
A flag-raising ceremony was held, waiata were sung and a service was led before the crowd descended the hill for a hangi breakfast.

Brookside stars join Hollyoaks after soap return
The worlds of Hollyoaks and Brookside will collide once again as two familiar faces join the cast.

Cooks, Niue say data secure after NZ hack but independent Niue users could be at risk
Officials warned that Niue residents who have independently registered with the ManageMyHealth app could be affected.

New cycle trail builds hit a brick wall - but riders optimistic that will change in 2026
Cyclists trying to make new trails in the wilderness have been running smack-dab into a long-forgotten policy suddenly reactivated at DOC.

Man Utd hold talks with trio over caretaker role
Manchester United hold talks with former players Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about becoming the club's caretaker manager.

Why Chelsea have turned to 'innovator' Rosenior
After Chelsea give Liam Rosenior his first Premier League managerial job, BBC Sport looks at why they have appointed him.

How to drive in snow and icy weather
If you have to drive during wintry weather, here is how to prepare your car, and what to carry with you.

I want to tell Jesy Nelson, there's hope, says mum of child with SMA
SMA is a progressive muscle-wasting disease that can cause death within two years if untreated.

Trump claims US oil firms could be 'up and running' in Venezuela within 18 months
Trump is open about his ambitions for scaled-up US operations, but analysts say such plans would take time.

Minisforum’s ferocious new mini PCs feature Oculink, USB4, and high-end CPUs
Minisforum has announced two new mini PCs at CES 2026. The two models are: the AI X1 Pro-470 a mini PC for creators, gamers, remote workers, and developers; and the MS 02-Ultra, a 4.8L mini workstation aimed at video editors, photography studios, content production companies, small media teams, and also...

The Zenbook A16 is a bigger, bolder version of my favorite laptop of 2025
It’s been a little less than a year since I first saw the Asus Zenbook A14, a super-light, super-thin Windows laptop with incredible battery life. And it’s been six months since I bought one for myself (in fact I’m typing on it now). Apparently I’m not the only fan, because...

'Changing lives every day': Inside the Citizens Advice Bureau
How volunteers instil confidence in clients who are 'at their wit's end'.

Celtic 'going all out' for signings - O'Neill
Returning manager Martin O'Neill says Celtic will go "all out" to sign players in January.

Scottish justice secretary found to have breached ministerial code
Angela Constance was given a written reprimand following a row over her comments about grooming gangs expert.

'Do not use boiling water': What’s the best way to de-ice your car windscreen?
Frosty mornings mean extra time needed to clear your windscreen

Iran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos show
Videos show that unrest has spread to more than 50 towns and cities, including pro-government heartlands.

Trump supporters across US react to Venezuela operation
Trump supporters react after US forces seized Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro with some welcoming the move and others expressing caution about what it means going forward.