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The jobs market is rebounding, but one island is doing much better than the other
Trade Me Jobs says listings rose 6.5% nationally in the September quarter, with the South Island up 15%.

Woman shot in leg and assaulted at Auckland property
Police say the woman is now stable after being assaulted and suffering a gunshot wound to her leg on Tuesday night.

Election 2026: Gap between National and Labour narrows, Electoral Commission shuts down talk of voter suppression
A new poll showed Opportunity’s support dropping again.

Simpler, cheaper hybrid V8s proposed for next F1 rules
Formula 1's next engine regulations are set to introduce V8 turbo hybrid engines that are simplified and less expensive compared to the existing rules.

Lancashire treatment of Anderson disrespectful - Broad
Lancashire have been "pretty disrespectful" in their treatment of legendary bowler James Anderson, says his long-time England bowler partner Stuart Broad.

Australia fight back to keep Cummins out of unwanted club... for now
Australia fight back in afternoon and evening against South Africa to spare the blushes of captain Pat Cummins in third Test.

Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah detained after court orders news site's closure
Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".

Man Utd stick with Carrick - inside a turbulent 48 hours at Old Trafford
BBC Sport looks at the 48 hours that led to Manchester United deciding to keep under-pressure Michael Carrick as their head coach for Saturday's trip to Chelsea.

Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
An end to the conflict in Ukraine "will not be achieved through silence," Finland's President Alexander Stubb said.

Men abused woman after her husband drugged and advertised her online, court told
Four men stand trial after the woman's ex-husband has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her.

Resilient Starc and Lyon laugh last, but Australia’s biggest mountain awaits
Whether Pat Cummins’ call will be looked upon kindly by history will depend on a rather bigger question than Australia’s resilience with the ball – their capacity to put up a big innings with the bat.

‘Run over by a car’: Jewish Council warns of escalating threats in New Zealand
The New Zealand Jewish Council says community representatives have been subjected to escalating online threats and harassment.

The importance of taking effective microbreaks at work
"The more movement that you do, the better, so we would encourage people to do a walk as opposed to just stand."

Williams loses again - to opponent 28 years younger
Former world number one Venus Williams, 46, loses for the 16th match in a row as she is beaten by an opponent 28 years younger.

Ballon d'Or in London - the most chaotic ever?
It was the first time the Ballon d'Or had been held in London in its 70-year history - but the event was not plain sailing. BBC Sport assesses a chaotic night.

Parents who killed their baby have sentences increased
Klevi Pirjani, 38, and 35-year-old Nivalda Pirjani, murdered their baby, Miguel in 2024.

Worker at US embassy in London investigated over abuse images is senior Air Force member
The BBC has been told Lt Col Michael Morris, who was flown out of the UK before being questioned by police, is under investigation.

Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned
Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.

Man robbed, threatened with weapons
The man had been invited to an address on Avenue Road East in Hastings.

United Rentals expands New Zealand push with cleaner kit
The new equipment line could help construction and infrastructure customers cut worksite emissions and save up to $25,000 a year.