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Fine weather disappearing ahead of school holidays, forecaster warns
Enjoy the fine weather while it lasts, experts say, as rain threatens the country for the week ahead. A "plume of tropical moisture" threatens to put a possible damper on the final week of term 2, when strong winds and heavy rain...

UFC 276: Israel Adesanya beats Jared Cannonier to retain middleweight title
Israel Adesanya beats Jared Cannonier and Alexander Volkanovski defeats Max Holloway to retain their titles at UFC 276 in Las Vegas.

Allegations mount against suspended UK MP
Six new claims of inappropriate behaviour from over a decade come after the former Tory MP was suspended.

Taiwan: China attack not imminent, but US watching closely, says Gen Milley
Top US general Mark Milley says China clearly is developing the capability to be able to attack Taiwan.

New track could restore access to cut off Otaki, Tararua areas
Access could be restored to Otaki Forks and Tararua Forest Park areas cut off to access since late 2020, with a planned walking track.

New Zealand is not ready for a fentanyl crisis, Drug Foundation warns
The NZ Drug Foundation says we are not equipped to deal with a fentanyl crisis but Pharmac claims the country has a "good coverage of [antidote] stock".Last weekend, 12 people were hospitalised over a 48-hour period in Wairarapa...

Covid-19: Nauru records first death; Niue records 10 community cases
Nauru has recorded its first death of Covid-19 as the country experiences its first community outbreak, while there are now 10 community cases in Niue.

Closer scrutiny uncovers hundreds of items of rubbish at idyllic bay
Volunteers have removed a surprisingly large amount of litter from an apparently pristine beach in Mount Maunganui.

Dozens freed from church awaiting 'Second Coming' in Nigeria
Police in Nigeria have rescued 77 people, including children from a church where they were confined for months.

Three police die in 'pure hell' Kentucky shooting
Three police officers have been shot dead in the US state of Kentucky while trying to serve a warrant on a man accused of domestic violence.

Splintered Ukrainian city braces for new battle with Russia

Hong Kong lawmaker tests Covid positive after photo with Xi

Israel's caretaker PM Lapid holds first Cabinet meeting

Covid-19 vaccination requirements to be scrapped for international arrivals into Australia
Foreign travellers arriving in Australia will no longer need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 from Wednesday morning.

Deadly blasts hit Russian border city
At least three are reported killed in explosions in the city of Belgorod, near the border with Ukraine.

E coli levels increased at most Taranaki freshwater sites in last 10 years - report
Levels of E coli bacteria have increased at 70 percent of monitored freshwater sites in Taranaki over the past 10 years.

Thousands of pipi wash up dead in Pataua, Whangārei Heads
Pataua smelled "like death" on Saturday after thousands of dead and dying pipi were blanketed across a shellfish gathering hotspot.A Whangārei Heads resident broke the news online, saying Pataua's pipi beds were in jeopardy....

Dig this: Weeding gorse seen as way to keep tourists grounded
Tourists may get the chance to clear gorse from native bush to make a hands-on contribution to the West Coast.

Kiwi author's potato tale gets royal treatment
A New Zealand author says she had no idea in advance that her children's book was being presented to royalty.

Hope and despair: Kathy Gannon on 35 years in Afghanistan

Motorcyclist dies in Northland accident
A motorcyclist has died after a crash this afternoon in Northland.

Monkeypox cases triple in Europe, WHO says, as African nations seek vaccines
Monkeypox cases have tripled in Europe in the past two weeks, the World Health Organization says.