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Six meetings, 34 agenda items missed: The short, complicated term of KiwiRail's Scott O'Donnell
Across six KiwiRail board meetings, former director Scott O'Donnell missed a total of 34 agenda items.

New Zealand and India free trade agreement confirmed
Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay confirmed legal verification has been completed and the formal signing will take place on 27 April.

Man City strike blow in Premier League title race
It was the match Arsenal couldn't afford to lose. Now, Pep Guardiola’s side sit just one win away from taking the lead.

Weather live updates: Flash flooding hits Wellington, more severe weather expected
Flash flooding and slips reported in the CBD and surrounding suburbs.

Slovakia's Fico denied Baltic airspace for Moscow Victory Day trip

Israeli hotel chains offer Independence Day promotions to boost local travel

Israel’s symbolic strikes on bridges and high-rises show limits of military power

Couple tread a ‘long and difficult’ path to get hazard notice off $3m property’s title
The new owners of the home had to deal with an appeal process after they bought the home.

Builder loses three months of work as soaring diesel costs bite
The owner of a Wellington building company says a lucrative contract vanished after he was forced to pass on a 20% rise in overheads.

Super Rugby wrap: Why Chiefs bruiser could play big role in ABs plans
Chiefs loose forward Wallace Sititi wasted no time in reminding All Blacks coach Dave Rennie of his power and passion during the win over the Hurricanes.

Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over Rust film set shooting
The criminal case against the actor was dismissed in 2024.

Hurricanes rising star to quit NZ for Scotland after path blocked
The 23-year-old will leave New Zealand at the end of the season after finding his path to a starting spot blocked.

Impressive Allen recovers to beat Zhang at Crucible
Former world number one Mark Allen produces a superb potting display as he fights back to beat China's Zhang Anda 10-6 in the World Snooker Championship first round.

Night-time escapes from floodwaters: Mayor says better warnings needed
People were chest high in floodwater taking young children out and crossing rail bridges to get to safe ground, "and this was 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning," mayor says.

Chris Wood brushes off injury scare as Forest build relegation buffer
Morgan Gibbs-White’s hat-trick gave Nottingham Forest a vital win away to Burnley.

NZ-born sprinter stuns with 9.84s run after switching nationality to Australia
Osei-Nketia, 24, only recently joined the ranks of Australian athletics after switching allegiances from New Zealand in December last year.

Live Weather: Flooding in Wellington as more downpours hit central NZ overnight
One resident described the scene in the suburb of Brooklyn as like a river on the road as flooding hit the city and southern suburbs.

This Gateway To Canada's Gorgeous Outdoors Is A Charming Municipality Surrounded By Mountains And Lakes

China Has Developed A Fireproof Battery To Make EVs Safer Than ICE Cars

Weather: Flooding in Wellington as more downpours hit central NZ overnight
Floodwaters were flowing along main routes including on State Highway 1 in the central city and in several suburbs.

The economist who was terrified of AI just found a rare reason for hope

How Charlie Ergen's SpaceX windfall could net billions

The Rise and Fall of Colombia’s Infamous “Cocaine Hippos”

Argentinian president Milei lands in Israel, set to meet with Netanyahu, announce new El Al flight

Police called after schnitzel row turns violent in southern Germany

Iran attacks an Indian-flagged vessels as transmission suggests ship had permission to cross Hormuz

'Working for Ariana Grande shows dreams can come true'
Bristol hairdresser Carl Bembridge regularly works with celebrities from all over the world.

Magic tricks, Tinie Tempah & sunglasses: The best bits from Sidemen charity match
A sold-out Wembley Stadium watched the Sidemen FC charity match, which raised £6.2 million.

Raducanu pulls out of Madrid Open
Emma Raducanu's absence from the WTA Tour will be extended by at least two more weeks as she withdraws from the upcoming Madrid Open.