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Herbie Hancock: 'YouTube rabbit holes delayed album by 15 years'
Herbie Hancock on 80 years of playing the piano and being this year's recipient of the Polar Music Prize.

Doctors fear Govt instruction means they can’t talk freely about public health issues
Doctors are speaking out after a meeting on Tuesday, where they were told to get “national level” sign-off to offer advice about local health concerns.

New Zealand could face twice as many extreme atmospheric rivers, NIWA says
New NIWA research has found that not only could the narrow bands of concentrated water vapour increase, but in the future rainfall from these 'rivers in the sky' is likely to make up a much bigger proportion of New Zealand's total annual rainfall.

'One-size-fits-all' approach to wasterwater treatment flawed, scientist says
A freshwater scientist is adamant slated changes to the rules around releasing treated sewage into waterways is a backwards step, but the regulator says it will bring much-needed consistency to wastewater treatment.

The Papers: 'D-Day for benefit cuts' and 'Kate's stout and about'
Tuesday's papers have pictures of the Princess of Wales celebrating St Patrick's Day.

How did Nasa's Suni and Butch fill nine months in space?
The Nasa astronauts had a Christmas feast and even voted in the US election.

Jury discharged in high-profile Australia beach murder
Rajwinder Singh, who is accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley in 2018, is likely to face another trial.

Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending
German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.

Face-slapping Magpies: How league’s most infamous TV moment happened by accident
It’s been shown on TV screens more times than a Seinfeld episode, but I never planned for the Western Suburbs players to start smacking each other.

Images capture murder accused 'running, looking over his shoulder'
CCTV has placed Manukura McLeod near the area where Dayne Rademakers was killed, but he denies fatally stabbing him several times.

Explainer: Why Khalistan is hurting Luxon’s free trade deal chances with India
What lies behind the "anti-India activities in New Zealand" that Modi referenced in his prepared remarks to media?

New Zealand deepens agricultural, forestry collaboration with India
New Zealand and India sign horticulture and forestry agreements to foster knowledge exchange, trade opportunities and industry growth between the two nations.

Dental health treatment for prisoners needs to improve, advocates say
Prisoners must request services and are only seen in emergency circumstances.

Consent for Southland Wind Farm declined due to potential impact on local environment
Contact Energy said it was an important project to support energy security of supply for all New Zealanders.

Farmers fear criminal hare coursing gangs 'could kill someone'
Farmers warn there has been an increase in willingness to commit violence to farmers and gamekeepers.

Crackdown on government cards to cut 'wasteful' spending
Purchases include £2,500 spent at a women's shoe shop in Barbados and £1,200 on luxury coffee pods.

King's Vatican visit still on despite Pope's illness
King Charles III is going ahead with his state visit to Italy and the Vatican, Buckingham Palace says.

Countdown to pharmacies' protest over funding
Pharmacies are being advised to "work to rule" unless a funding agreement can be reached with government.

Some PIP recipients may lose out under welfare cuts
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will set out reforms to the benefits system on Tuesday afternoon.