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US Air Force plans expanded training at Northern Marianas airports
The move has prompted calls for greater public consultation and scrutiny of potential environmental impacts.

Manhunt underway after two people seriously injured during aggravated robbery in Auckland's Avondale
A group of people were socialising at a West Auckland home overnight when two unknown men approached the house.

'I decided I was going to be Taylor Swift' - singer goes from busking to The Voice UK winner
Cate McHugh has gone from busking on the streets of Cardiff to winner of The Voice UK.

Martha Stewart says she ‘really screwed up’ with homeless Halloween costume
Stewart appeared dressed as a homeless person, holding a sign that read "I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!!" In the post's caption, she promoted her candle collection.

Drumbeat CEO: PR was never broken, just out of reach
Drumbeat CEO Barney Chunn says AI-powered targeting can bring PR within reach of high-growth companies that couldn't previously afford an agency retainer.

Five Black Ferns named in World Rugby Dream Team
Kaipo Olsen-Baker leads a strong New Zealand contingent in the composite lineup following an award-winning weekend.

Nesian Mystik, Home Brew and Hollie Smith added to major festival’s lineup
Nine more Kiwi acts, including Home Brew and Zed, have been added to the festival's 20th anniversary event in Hamilton.

Funding boost for NZ-owned renewable solar energy firm
It will enable Lightyears to deliver 300 megawatts of solar and battery infrastructure, the company says.

Privatised netball league 'didn’t stack up' for at least one franchise
The privatised domestic league model that Netball New Zealand walked away from was out of reach for at least one of the existing franchises.

Gisborne District Council unfairly criticised for forestry regulation handling - land use group
An independent review into the council's approach to the industry released this week found no evidence of anti-forestry bias.

All Blacks 'heartbroken' by sudden death of security chief, says assistant coach Jason Ryan
Assistant coach Jason Ryan made an emotional tribute to Logan Cadwallader, who had been the team's head of security for a decade.

Suitcase Richard Burton sent Elizabeth Taylor's clothes to sister in up for auction
The Welsh film star sent his then-wife and actress Elizabeth Taylor's unwanted clothes to his sister.

Two in hospital after early-morning attack inside Auckland home
Two people have been hospitalised after being attacked inside an Auckland home in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Fiji military chief urges accountability to the people amid coup immunity debate
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces commander has taken a stand against keeping immunity provisions for past coup makers as Prime Minister Rabuka pushes constitutional change.

‘A beautiful person’: Mum killed in Central Otago crash
A mother of a toddler has been named as the person who died in a crash in Central Otago.

You’re supposed to turn Bluetooth off when you don’t need it - how risky is it?
What is actually happening when we leave Bluetooth switched on all day? And should we follow advice that it's best to turn it off when you're not using it?

If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?
Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges.

All Blacks security boss dies in Edinburgh after medical event
The All Blacks are in the city ahead of this weekend's test against Scotland at Murrayfield.

All Blacks’ head of security dies at team hotel
Logan Cadwallader has been travelling with the All Blacks for 10 years.

Election live: Luxon, Hipkins talk coalitions and plans in last days of campaign
It comes as closer analysis of the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll shows just 56.9 percent of those who said they voted National in 2023 still back the party.