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Elon Musk projects his hard-right influence in Europe
The world's richest man demanded new elections in Britain, promoted Germany's far-right, blasted the European Commission - and that's just the start.

Naomi Osaka crushes Alycia Parks to make ASB Classic final
The former world No 1 is just one win away from winning the eighth title of her career and first at this level

Trump complains that US flags will be half-staff on his inauguration day
By the time of his inauguration on 20 January, American flags will still be lowered in honour of the late President Jimmy Carter.

Boxing Day sales boomed after flat first half of December - retailers
"Every retailer I've spoken to said they did really well," Retail NZ head says.

Isaac Becroft gets chance of a lifetime to play Jan Leonard Struff at ASB Classic
The Kiwi, ranked 978 in the world, will play the big hitting German in the first round of the Classic on either Monday or Tuesday.

Postecoglou has 'no problem' with Maddison at darts
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he has "got no problem" with James Maddison going to watch darts despite being unable to start a match because of illness.

Why does Britain face flight chaos during bad weather?
Delays and cancellations related to British weather may become more common.

China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras
With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.

How to drive in snow and icy weather
Tips on what to carry in your car, and how to drive in snow and icy weather.

Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

Calls for warning labels on alcohol may grow after US announcement
After America's top doctor said today alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label, New Zealand researchers are saying there is a need to tackle alcohol health problems.

Pukaki�s legacy: The Rotorua rangatira on NZ�s 20 cent coin
His legacy spans 300 years, he's travelled oceans, and he's on our 20 cent coin.

Kiwi alcohol-free drinks company gets Kardashian-Jenner treatment
In a video promoting AF Drinks, Khloe Kardashian �tricked� her mother Kris Jenner into believing she was drunk after drinking the Kiwi company�s alcohol-free G&Ts.

NZ saw lowest drowning death toll in six years in 2024 - Water Safety
Last year's drownings total was the lowest since 2018 and the third lowest in nearly two decades.

Myanmar junta to free 5864 prisoners under amnesty
The military government will release 5864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, to mark the South-east Asian nation's independence day, state media says.

'Like a cat toying with a mouse' - but Littler's victory was far from inevitable
Why Luke Littler's historic world title win at Ally Pally felt 'inevitable', even if it wasn't.

Last hope for Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: pardon from victim's family
Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017.

Cold dips, lights and fireworks: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.

The Papers: Social care 'cop-out' and 'Nice Littler earner'
Labour's social care reforms and Luke Littler's darts world title win lead Saturday's newspapers.

How to look after pets during the cold spell
Pets can need help to stay warm when wintry conditions arrive.

What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.

How to keep warm when budgets are squeezed
A cold snap across the UK comes just as energy prices have risen, so here are a few tips to help you keep warm.