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Tunnel and bridge options in $22 billion Waitemata plan
A newly released Treasury investment report suggests both a tunnel and second bridge to relieve pressure on the Harbour Bridge.

Yoshi Comeskey, the Kapiti driver hoping to follow in Liam Lawson's footsteps
Yoshi Comeskey is using Lawson's old car and he's hoping to go just as fast as the Formula One driver.

Flights cancelled amid yellow weather warning
The Met Offices issues a yellow fog warning, which is in place until 08:00 GMT on Thursday.

Former BBC athletics commentator Dickenson dies aged 74
Former BBC athletics commentator Paul Dickenson dies at the age of 74.

England punish sloppy South Africa to seal T20 series
England equal their third-highest score in women's T20 internationals to cruise to victory against South Africa and seal the three-match series with a game to spare.

Partner told mum 'hitting you is like hitting a man', manslaughter trial hears
Ryan Wellings’ alleged violence to Kiena Dawes led to her taking her own life, a court hears.

'You can't wipe out Billingsgate Fish Market overnight'
The news London's oldest fish market faces permanent closure has shocked traders at Billingsgate.

Tories got immigration wrong, says Kemi Badenoch
The new Tory leader says she would impose a cap on the numbers allowed to enter the UK if she was in power.

Israel to appeal against ICC warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
Israel's prime minister and former defence minister strongly deny allegations of war crimes in Gaza.

MPs to debate petition calling for another election
A petition calling for another vote will be debated in January, after gathering 2.7m signatures.

Jeremy Bowen: The Lebanon ceasefire is a respite, not a solution for the Middle East
What the latest developments mean for Iran's position - and for the prospect of peace in Gaza

OCR reaction: Willis vows to push 'every policy lever' to aid growth
The Finance Minister says the economy is forecast to grow much faster next year and she will move any policy lever she can to assist.

Children injured in Hastings dog attack - report
Emergency services were called to a Hastings property with animal control after two people were injured.

Staff suspended at paedophile head's former school
The suspensions were confirmed in a letter sent to parents from governors.

Rapper's friend raped woman at party, court hears
Slowthai - real name Tyron Frampton - is charged with rape alongside friend Alex Blake-Walker.

The Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire
And what it means for the Middle East…

Three Americans released in US-China prisoner exchange
The exchange was reportedly months in the making, and included the release of at least one Chinese citizen in US custody.

Calling pub 'Sly Old Fox' is derogatory, claims Peta
Critics respond to PETA's suggestion The Sly Old Fox should change its name because its derogatory.

Diver describes rescuing nephew from capsized Egypt boat
Seven people remain missing days after Sea Story sank after reportedly being hit by a large wave.

Beirut resident returning home: 'Everything was gone'
25 year-old Rayane Salman describes how she and her parents lost their home and possessions in an Israeli air strike.

Autistic abuse case must never happen again, No 10 says
CCTV shown to the BBC shows children being thrown to the floor in padded rooms at special needs school.

Numerous bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nominees
Police are investigating a wave of incidents which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

Found in the wild: The world’s first unkillable UEFI bootkit for Linux
"Bootkitty" is likely a proof-of-concept, but may portend working UEFI malware for Linux.