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Israel qualifies but Boy George is out of Eurovision
The Israeli act is met with boos and chants, but also a chorus of support, at Tuesday's semi-final.

Automated Tyre launches SmartBay for workshop automation
Automated Tyre's SmartBay aims to speed up tyre servicing for dealerships and workshops, using robotics to cut labour needs and bay times.

Andrew Little tells review panel it's not their role to look at Golden Mile cost efficiency
Wellington City Council voted in November to pause and review the project after cost estimates grew from $139m to $220 million.

Auckland music festival scrapped following financial strain
Auckland music festival Others Way has been cancelled for the foreseeable future, organisers say.

Search continues for Christchurch teen missing since Sunday
13-year-old Madisyn was last seen at her home in Linwood on Sunday.

McInnes and O'Neill keeping cool as Premiership title race catches fire
It seems as though everyone is hyping up the conclusion to the Scottish Premiership title race. Everyone except those involved, that is.

NBA player Clarke dies aged 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at the age of 29, the NBA team confirms.

Troublesome toe forces McIlroy to halt US PGA practice
Rory McIlroy started Tuesday laughing about ripping off a troublesome toenail but the soreness forces him to halt a practice round early, writes Iain Carter.

Starmer Says He’s Staying
Starmer vows to fight on despite another day of pressure from his party to quit.

Lebanon says two paramedics among 13 killed in Israeli strikes
Lebanon's health ministry says the paramedics were carrying out a rescue mission in Nabatieh in response to an earlier attack that killed one person.

UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence mission
More than 40 nations are involved in the mission, which the Ministry of Defence says will begin when conditions allow.

Boomi names APJ Partner Awards winners across region
Atturra and EasyStepIn dominated Boomi's FY26 APJ partner awards, reflecting the software maker's reliance on regional channel deals.

Hands-on review: Apple Creator Studio earns its keep
Apple Creator Studio bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro in a smartly priced subscription that genuinely helps Mac and iPad creators.

Police say risk of bluetooth on tasers and cameras does not apply to New Zealand
ABC had reported bluetooth on tasers and bodyworn cameras allowed tracking of police by anyone with the right app but NZ police say that is not an issue for them.

Offender attempts to pull driver from car during Christchurch police chase
An offender tried to pull a driver out of their car during a suspected carjacking attempt while police were tracking a group of people of interest in Christchurch.

Mother of baby who died in suspected homicide to give evidence
Storme Turany, who is one of two persons of interest in the police investigation into her son’s suspected homicide, is set to give evidence.

Maddison says referees are petrified of making decisions
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison suggests referees are "petrified" to make decisions after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds.

Refs' chief Webb confirms grappling consultation after disallowed West Ham goal
Disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the right decision, referees' chief Howard Webb says.

Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says
The most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.