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Over 80 UN member states condemn Israel’s de facto annexation of West Bank

Germany's Steinmeier visits Jordan for talks with King Abdullah II

'He must be looked after and respected': Sourav Ganguly backs appeal for Imran Khan

Is Mount Victoria tunnel 'all go', or still under consideration?
The Transport Minister says holding off on a second Mount Victoria tunnel is something under consideration, if congestion charging shows it's not needed, but the Finance Minister insists the project is "all go".

Burglar’s red-light dash ends in arrest after safe recovered
53-year-old faces burglary and dangerous driving charges in Auckland District Court.

Wheat Closes Tuesday with Losses

From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in India

Police search farm effluent ponds and waterways of missing Southland man Kevin Belling
Sixty-two-year old Invercargill man Kevin Belling was last seen on his farm almost a month ago.

As it happened: Evacuations as landslip narrowly misses homes in Dunedin
More than 100 locals and tourists are stuck in Wairarapa after bridges were hit, but the road to Banks Peninsula has reopened.

Chemo almost killed Sally, but funding for a new pill means she won’t have to go back
Pharmac is set to extend access to treatments for some blood cancer patients, helping about 80 people each year.

Christchurch’s largest school forced to shut after contractor mistakenly cuts internet
Students at Burnside High School will have to complete compulsory online learning on Thursday.

Shortfalls in driver licensing for trucks highlighted in review
The report highlights weaknesses in regulatory practices, processes, and systems including competing priorities, turnover, and IT issues.

Hipkins accuses Peters of 'pure racism' in Parliament
Hipkins has decried an "ugly side to NZ politics", calling out "outright race-baiting" and "direct racism" being expressed in the debating chamber.

'Bad blood': Broc Feeney and Ryan Wood still not speaking after Supercars clash
Things got awkward at the Supercars season launch, with the pair not speaking and Feeney refusing to watch a promotional video on the big screen.

Railway track filled after multiple cyclists injured
Patrick Tinnelly, aged 71, spent two weeks in hospital after breaking his right shoulder and pelvis, and suffering severe bruising to his right side.

Woman shares highs and lows of cycle through Africa

Nepal's government looks to tighten the rules around who can climb Mt Everest
A Wanaka-based adventure consultant says she agrees that anyone wanting to climb Mount Everest should have previously summited a 7000 metre high mountain at least once.

Spark sees 83% increase in net profit to $64 million in six months to December
Telecommunications company Spark's mobile and broadband businesses delivered slight revenue growth over the first half, contributing to an 83 percent increase in net profit.

Government scraps plan for referendum on four-year election term
The Government has ditched plans for a referendum on a four-year election term.

Tesla avoids suspension by California regulator after corrective marketing changes

A 'huge crash': Wellington family evacuates property after branch hits roof during storm
William Ray, an RNZ employee and Johnsonville resident, said his family were lucky to leave when they did, with the branch now precariously leaning against his house.

Fatal dog mauling: Animal control staff visited property day before attack
Animal management staff responded to complaints about the dogs four separate times, including the day before Mihiata Te Rore was killed.

Nelson doctor guilty of misconduct after prescribing Ivermectin for Covid-19
Nelson doctor Caroline Wheeler has been found guilty of professional misconduct by a disciplinary panel for prescribing Ivermectin for Covid-19.

Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of 'pure racism' in Parliament
Hipkins has decried an "ugly side to NZ politics", calling out "outright race-baiting" and "direct racism" being expressed in the debating chamber.

Firefighters working to extinguish Whangarei house fire
The fire on Morningside Rd was reported at 4.04pm on Wednesday.

Eden Park’s concert quota to increase, but will artists come?
On Monday, the Government announced a raft of changes to local planning rules that will allow Eden Park to host up to 32 concerts per year.