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World-first child autism clinic trialled in Wellington
A world-first child autism clinic is being trialled in Wellington, providing support to families of children under five years old identified with signs of autism.

Rail bridge reopened after floods left it sagging
A flood damaged rail bridge has been reopened after a support was swept away in high water, leaving the 610m-long structure sagging.

How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook
Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.

School brings back traditional single-cell classrooms
Rangiora High School has a 1980s feel about it, following the refurbishment of its Rakahuri building, says principal Bruce Kearney.

Building product concerns dismissed: 'The industry is lacking competition'
Construction industry concerns about a potential drop in the quality of building products have been brushed aside as superficial.

High levels of toxic algae found in Kapiti river
High levels of toxic algae have been found along the Waikanae River in Kapiti, north of Wellington.

'Just not good enough' - Klopp takes blame for derby defeat
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side were "just not good enough" in their 2-0 Premier League defeat to Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park.

'Everton apply final blow to Liverpool title challenge'
Everton ended a cycle of icy misery by applying the final blow to Liverpool's Premier League title hopes, writes Phil McNulty.

Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban
It was the third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban, which was recently resurrected by a state court.

Mining giant BHP proposes buyout of Anglo American
The UK-based mining giant Anglo American says it has received a takeover proposal from Australia's BHP.

Labour 'vow to nationalise rail' and school stabbing
Labour's election promise on the train network and a "horrific" Wales stabbing feature in the papers.

Recap: Anzac Day updates from across Aotearoa
Anzac Day has been marked around New Zealand today, with the Dawn Service in Gallipoli this afternoon featuring Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters.

Anzac Day: Veterans acknowledged at services around NZ, in Pacific and Gallipoli
Anzac Day has been commemorated around New Zealand, the Pacific and at Gallipoli, with Winston Peters speaking at the dawn service in Turkey.

The guardian angels of the source of the Seine

Veteran Salute: Transporting every type of supply in Vietnam

Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping arms race in outer space

Police dog punched after burglar caught on roof with booze shop loot
A man's spree of daylight-armed robberies and night-time burglaries came to an abrupt halt after police busted him on the roof of a bottle store with nearly $3000 worth of stolen loot.

Claimants want Children's Minister to front up kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face)
Waitangi Tribunal claimants will appeal a High Court decision to overturn a summons order from the Tribunal for Children's Minister Karen Chhour.

South Wairarapa mayor stripped of representative roles
Mayor Martin Connelly says he is not aware of the move and cannot comment further at this stage.

Van Dijk questions desire of team-mates after loss
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk questions his side's desire to win the Premier League after a damaging defeat against Merseyside rivals Everton.

10,000 council staff stuck on sick leave, say Lib Dems
NHS waiting lists must be urgently reduced so people can get back to work, the party argues.

Russia or EU? Controversial bill draws Georgians onto streets
Thousands of Georgians have been protesting against a new bill that they claim will crush dissent.