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USC cancels grad ceremony as campus protests against Israel's war in Gaza continue
The move comes amid ongoing protests against the Israel-Gaza war which have erupted at dozens of US campuses.

Hospitals asked to make more than $80m in savings by July, RNZ understands
The central health agency is asking hospitals to save more than $80m by July as part of a nationwide cost-cutting drive, according to figures sourced by RNZ.

Oranga Tamariki plan to cut Maori specialist roles causes concern on impacts
The agency is proposing to scrap 21 Maori specialist roles as part of a wider restructure, including a number of senior, regional treaty advisory positions.

Wellington bus drivers' union meeting to disrupt services
Wellington commuters should plan ahead as a disruption to services is expected next week.

ANZAC: Niue and the Cook Islands remember
The Cook Islands and Niue have marked ANZAC Day with dawn service ceremonies in each nation.

Fears Gisborne will become 'desolate wasteland' under proposed alcohol plan
A prominent business family hopes "common sense" will prevail before proposed alcohol regulations come into force.

Gisborne risks becoming 'desolate wasteland' under proposed alcohol policies
A prominent business family hopes "commonsense" will prevail before proposed alcohol regulations come into force.

Two Jewish New Yorkers share their wildly different perspectives on the pro-Palestinian protests at colleges nationwide.

The ex-flight attendant who became the first female boss of Japan Airlines

Creditor applies to put Auckland country club owner into liquidation
Plans to redevelop a north Auckland golf course and country club have hit yet another snag

West Coast council backs Fast Tracks Approvals Bill
The Fast Tracks Approvals Bill has been given a big tick by the West Coast Regional Council, saying it will lead to more jobs, and despite what others say, has environmental safeguards in it.

Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar
The Google parent announced a dividend of 20 cents per share, cheering investors.

Americast on campus: Students protest over Gaza
Police have been called into several universities across the US.

UK backpacker 'unware' of Anzac Day dawn service before her car was lifted and moved
A car lifted and moved by people attending the New Plymouth service was driven away later on Thursday morning by a British backpacker, an organiser of ceremony says.

Chewing over the South Asian fascination with paan in New Zealand
The specialty Indian digestive is becoming increasingly available in main centres nationwide.

Fire warnings amidst Marianas drought
The National Weather Service said extreme to exceptional drought persists across the Marianas, Yap State and the northern Marshall Islands.

34 more dengue cases in latest Samoa numbers
This brings the total cases reported since November last year to 250.

What kind of diner are you? 6 types of diners who avoid plant-based meat dishes
Australians were asked why they don't order plant-based meat dishes when dining out.

Four-star hotel planned for Whangarei to meet Northland tourism boom
Millennium and Copthorne Hotels is looking at a 110-room hotel in Whangarei as it expands its network.

Bitcoin price remains stable after halving
The much-awaited halving had little impact on the price of the world's biggest cryptocurrency.

Pentagon: Building of temporary harbour in Gaza Strip has begun

After spending $700,000 on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costs
A government office that set aside millions for lapel pins for pandemic workers is now looking to cut back on spending.

Consumer optimism plummets in Wellington
Consumer confidence has turned more pessimistic, and the capital is the most downbeat region of all.

Rail Britannia?
Labour announce plans to renationalise nearly all passenger rail services