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Bernard Hill: Titanic and Lord of the Rings actor dies
Bernard Hill enjoyed a career spanning decades in film and television.

Israeli authorities raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order
The decision to close the Qatari TV network's offices was made on the grounds it threatens national security, Israel's cabinet says.

District mayors welcome Auckland's new water deal with govt
Auckland will be able to borrow more money for infrastructure, with the cost spread over a longer period, avoiding a 25.8 percent water rates hike.

Watch: Warriors puzzled by curious call to not award penalty try
Andrew Webster said it wasn’t the reason they lost to the Knights, but there was confusion after one of the most unusual decisions of the season.

Clark may seek ICC staff cuts if needed for single-digit rates rise
Nobby Clark isn’t recommending it yet - but if that’s what it takes to keep the rates rise under 10%, he’ll pursue it.

Former Kiwi seaman recalls ‘seething mass’ of nuclear bomb
Almost 70 years after witnessing British hydrogen bomb testing in the Pacific, a Geraldine-based Navy veteran has been recognised for his service.

Sweet taste of France with twist of Korea
Opinion: A couple from Korea and France have blended the flavours from their homelands to create a unique patisserie range.

Dapper clothing and vintage bikes coming to Manawatu
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride returns to Manawatu and organisers Les Maddaford and Murray Cross are encouraging people to come along.

How Geoff Miller keeps boxing back on Parkinson’s
The New Plymouth senior has a local gym in his corner, helping him to maintain his fitness, balance and co-ordination.

New Zealand Sign Language week aims for inclusion
A Taranaki couple who have both been deaf since childhood don’t see it as a disability, and they’d like others to do the same.

Taranaki Cricket believe a replacement pavilion could be built for a lot less
Taranaki Cricket officials have questioned the cost of a proposed $16.3 million pavilion at Pukekura Park and believe a purpose-built replacement could be a lot cheaper.

Bumper harvest brings relief for Kaipara kumara growers
After the devastation wreaked by Cyclone Gabrielle, Kaipara's kumara growers are celebrating a bumper harvest.

US minister revealed as sexual abuser attended sect's NZ gatherings
The sect says it is not aware of any New Zealandd victims of the American minister but it has received one historical sexual abuse complaint arising from its annual gatherings.

Rising injury toll keeps All Blacks fans on edge
All Blacks Scott Barrett and Rieko Ioane were forced into the sick bay during the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific.

Landowner and his lawyer scathing of Southland council
The Southland District Council has been accused of dirty tactics in a bid to “nail” a land owner.

Smell issues continue in Timaru with more than 80 new complaints
Environment Canterbury is investigating three incidents in Timaru which led to more than 80 smell complaints in the past fortnight.

Prima Facie - something has to change
A powerful one-woman show is coming to Palmerston North.

Natural burials too hard for Palmerston North
A natural burials group is to be formed to help resolve a 25-year struggle to set up a natural cemetery.

A place for youth to use their voice and be heard
When 16-year-old Jade Castle is sitting at home and she’s not in the best head space, all she has to do is walk through the doors of Waitara Taiohi Trust and she’s immediately calm.