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Iranian rapper facing the death penalty after calling out Islamic Republic
In a country where criticising the government can get you killed, Toomaj Salehi has remained fearless.

Watch: Christopher Luxon speaks at National Party conference
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be talking at the Palmerston North Function Centre on Sunday morning.

One-finger salute costs Mariners No.2 grand final spot
Danny Schofield is set to miss the grand final after being sent off and then flipping the middle finger at TV cameras in the Mariners' semifinal win.

Ukraine's divisive mobilisation law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops
The legislation, which was watered down from its original draft, will make it easier to identify every conscript in the country.

Kia Toa down gallant Feilding
Samoan international Iakopo Mapu has added his power to an already strong Kia Toa side.

Spy agency data centre: Government wanted a bargain and control of sensitive info
The government wanted sovereign control of sensitive data, but also a bargain when planning for a high-security data centre in Auckland, documents show.

Former South Africa leader Zuma promises jobs and free education as he launches party manifesto

Zelensky recalls deportation of Crimea Tartars, compares to present

'Total chaos': Resident watches Noumea turn into 'a complete war zone'
Hari Simon told RNZ Pacific it has been a terrifying experience to witness the chaos unfold in New Caledonia.

FM's backers say attacks on him racially driven
First Minister Vaughan Gething's supporters have claimed that attacks on him are racially driven.

Can Rishi Sunak turn it around?
What was Project Sunak? And what is life like in Number 10?

Watch Santa present Celtic with Premiership trophy
Watch as Santa Claus presents Celtic with the Scottish Premiership trophy.

Doctor Who fans knit scarf 'longer than Clifton bridge'
People posted knitted scarves from across the country to add to the project celebrating the Doctor.

Boss De Zerbi to leave Brighton after Man Utd game
Brighton confirm that head coach Roberto de Zerbi will leave the club after their final Premier League match of the season at home to Manchester United on Sunday.

New Caledonia unrest: Defence Force to bring New Zealanders home
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand is waiting for the go-ahead from French authorities, based on safety.

Runner Maia Ramsden within a breath of Olympic qualification in LA
New Zealand runner Maia Ramsden has smashed the national women's 1500m record and gone within a whisker of Olympic qualification.

Nelson school students back on bikes after community group pitches in with repairs
Students at Salisbury School now have a fleet of bicycles they can ride again, after Bike Hub Nelson pitched in to repair nearly 20 bikes that had fallen into disrepair.

NZ Weather Chat: Snow in the South, sunshine in the North
It is a tale of two islands this morning as the North Island enjoys clear blue skies and the South Island gets blanketed in snow.

Pakistan asks its nationals studying in Kyrgyzstan to stay indoors after mobs attacked foreigners

Auraria Campus: Pro-Palestine protest encampment abandoned

Thousands join pro-Palestinian march in London

Another big blow for the Phoenix as star departs
The last-gasp goal that sent Sky Stadium into a moment of delirium turned out to be a parting gift from Phoenix star Oskar Zawada.

Three still held over murder of woman in Belfast
Kathryn Parton, 34, who suffered serious head injuries, was found dead on Wednesday.

Very special to equal Senna pole record - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says it was �very special� to equal Ayrton Senna�s all-time record of eight consecutive pole positions at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.