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Alcide Ponga is New Caledonia’s new president
His election came after the first attempt to elect a President failed to bring out a sufficient majority.

Five whales found dead, optimism over eight refloated at Farewell Spit
Dead pilot whales found this morning were from an earlier stranding, and not part of the pod of eight refloated this week, DOC says.

The plans to help save this embattled southern airport
A plan to change the fortunes of the financially unstable Te Anau airport is one step closer.

Optimism over eight whales refloated at Farewell Spit
There is no sign this morning the whales have returned to the beach where they stranded.

Biggest modern-day FA Cup third-round upsets
Relive some of the biggest FA Cup third-round upsets this century, including Manchester United's shock defeat by a Leeds team who were in League One.

MPs urge clampdown on tenants' antisocial behaviour
Reform UK MP Lee Anderson calls for a "three strikes and you're out" for social housing tenants.

Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger that diverted flight
Airline is recouping costs of €15,000 in damages over ‘inexcusable’ behaviour it says forced the plane to divert to Portugal.

Now a key playmaker - how the role of a goalkeeper changed
How the job of a goalkeeper has evolved from keeping the ball out of their net to also playing a key role in a team's attack.

Chris Mason: Is Starmer leaving the door open to an abuse inquiry?
There's anger about Elon Musk's interventions - but they have turbocharged a public conversation about child sexual abuse in the UK.

UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over death of Paralympian
UK Athletics is charged with manslaughter over the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei.

Northern Marianas' 2024 revenue higher than forecast
Governor Arnold Palacios and lieutenant governor David Apatang said the revenue was $168.3 million.

England club remove Russia flag from player’s shirt after backlash
The club has featured the international flags of players who have been capped at test level since 2015.

Future of new Dunedin Hospital remains unclear as costs continue to rise
Local leaders said they expected a decision would be made before Christmas, but instead they had been met with radio silence.

New Zealand's sunniest region for 2024
It comes after NIWA released its annual climate summary for the year.

'This is Detroit's Super Bowl chance' - plus my Wildcard Weekend predictions
NFL pundit Phoebe Schecter on how the Detroit Lions shut down the Minnesota Vikings and why they head into the play-offs knowing this is their shot at Super Bowl glory.

West Ham to appoint Potter after sacking Lopetegui
Graham Potter will be appointed as West Ham's new manager after the club sacked Julen Lopetegui.

Pound falls as borrowing costs rise to highest since 2008
Economists have warned the rise could ultimately mean further tax rises or cuts to spending plans.

Why does Trump want Greenland and what do its people think?
Though the president-elect's rhetoric is unusual, for over a century a succession of US presidents have tried to gain control of Greenland.

High winds, lack of rain and climate change stoking California fires
Experts say that rising global temperatures are making wild fires more likely in California.

In pictures: Dramatic scenes as wildfires sweep through west LA
The fires are spreading because of high winds and very dry conditions.