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Government signs off $41m clean energy deal with Asian Development Bank
The government has committed $41 million to clean energy transition at the Asian Development Bank's Energy Transition Mechanism.

Significant delays expected after crash on SH1 at Tinwald
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 1 in Mid-Canterbury.

Timeline: Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war
The strike on Iran today is the latest of the tit-for-tat exchanges between the regional arch foes.

India election 2024: Thousands of Kiwi Indians excluded from voting in mammoth Indian election
With nearly 968 million people expected to vote, India's 2024 general election will be the world's largest.

Taylor Swift is bereft but vicious on new album
The star's 11th album is much more than a break-up record, and may even mark the end of an Era.

India starts voting in the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term as prime minister

S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk

Kapa haka groups from across Australia compete to qualify for Te Matatini 2025
Kapa haka groups from across Australia will gather on the Gold Coast this weekend for the regional competitions to find the groups who will qualify for Te Matatini 2025.

Luxon: Waitangi Tribunal comments from coalition parties 'ill considered'
Comments from ACT and NZ First ministers about the Tribunal were "ill considered" and "that message will be underscored" to them, the PM says.

SK Hynix Is Set to Surf AI Wave as Rivals Confirm Growing Demand

How the coolest little capital is shrinking
It's not the first time a government has targeted public servants for job cuts, but this time Wellington is really feeling it.

Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe
The husband of the former Scottish leader has been re-arrested in connection with an inquiry into Scottish National Party funds.

Are rugby stadiums really worth it?
Opinion - Large stadiums are sold as an economic boon, but the reality is they tend to require significant investment, Robert Hamlin writes.

'There's a lot more fight in them' – Blues praise improved Australian showing
Blues coach Vern Cotter and skipper Patrick Tuipulotu have been impressed with what they've seen so far from across the ditch.

Act affecting people with limited decision-making ability should be axed - Law Commission
The legislation requires such significant reform it needs to be replaced, the Law Commission says.

New Caledonia’s nickel French 'pact' in limbo
The French-proposed "pact" to salvage New Caledonia's beleaguered nickel industry is still in limbo as the local Congress has decided to re-examine the whole document through a "special committee".

Union dismay over Te Whatu Ora hospital staffing limits to trim budget deficits
Health New Zealand has ordered an end to double shifts and imposed new limitations on replacing sick staff in wards during the day to save money.

Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as explosions heard near Isfahan

Live: Israeli missiles hit site in Iran, reports say
Iran's civil aviation authorities have lifted flight restrictions on several airports after reports of explosions and an Israeli attack. Follow RNZ's blog for more.

Google Consolidates Teams With Aim to Create AI Products Faster

Apple Pulls WhatsApp From China App Store After Beijing Request

Newshub's Mike McRoberts to end career as news presenter when newsroom closes
McRoberts has spent the last 23 years of his career with Newshub, and says its the right time to pursue new opportunities.

Bougainville guns: Concerns stolen firearms continue being used for illegal activities
Hundreds of high-powered firearms - allegedly stolen from weapons disposal sites - are still in use today, the police chief in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville says.