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Cyclone Gabrielle Inquest: Disbelief over no centralised emergency platform
A former Civil Defence controller told an inquest that the Christchurch earthquakes had shown the need for the platform.

Operation Nest Egg making Okarito Forest safe breeding ground for rowi kiwi
After falling to about 160 birds in the 1990s, the rowi population is now up to about 700 in the West Coast sanctuary.

DOC launches new cadet programme: 'It's about making a real difference'
"It's not just your fitness, it's the resilience", says DOC as it launches a new cadet programme.

It's time to ditch 'shrink it pink it' approach to shoes - study
Women's running shoes could reduce performance and increase chances of injury as they are based on a man's foot.

Winston Peters accuses Broadcasting Standards Authority of 'Soviet era stasi' censorship
It follows a decision to begin regulating podcasts and online media.

The final pitch to Government from police union’s departing boss
Chris Cahill suggested that police officers be equipped with body cameras.

Emergency response time to White Island eruption questioned at coronial inquest
The coronial inquest also heard police did not follow the prepared eruption response plan in 2019.

Science review doubles down on 'particularly fragile', underfunded system
Science Minister Shane Reti has responded by restructuring the grants process for projects.

Bangladesh garment factory fire kills at least 16
The dead have been burned beyond recognition and officials have warned that the toll could rise.

The Papers: 'Israel cuts aid to Gaza' and 'Reeves blow as prices rise'
Several of the papers on Wednesday lead on a report from the International Monetary Fund.

Train-truck collision on Kapiti Coast under investigation
The flatbed truck carrying a digger was stopped on the tracks, when the freight train smashed into it.

Tinker, AI, councillor… spy? Who is Benedict Ong?
When a bolter was elected as a councillor the rumours started circulating. But Benedict Ong has confirmed he is not a spy, or AI.

Another poll has National slipping into 20s, left bloc holding power
A second political poll has the National Party slipping into the 20s, with the left bloc holding the balance of power were the results to be reflected at an election.

Sia's ex demands $250,000 per month in spousal support
The Australian pop star filed for divorce from Daniel Bernard in March, after three years of marriage.

'Touch to exit' security switch recalled as it may allow unauthorised access to secure areas
The fault "could allow an unauthorised person access to a secure area without a user first touching their hand to the device".

Spain's radically different approach to African migration

Germany greenlights €2,000 tax-free earnings for pensioners

Russia makes more precise drones and is using them to attack Ukraine’s vital rail network

Police Association elects new president
Senior sergeant Steve Watt has been with police for 25 years.

Talley’s defamation case against TVNZ now in judge’s hands
Justice Pheroze Jagose told the court that he hoped to have a decision out before Christmas.

Viagogo makes 'a 180-degree U-turn' on position - Commerce Commission
The global ticket reseller says it has not made a concession, as the Commerce Commission suggests.

Global rating agency reaffirms NZ high level credit rating
But S&P noted budget deficits and debt need to be tackled.

British social media star 'Big John' detained in Australia over visa
Fisher says his visa is "legit" but that authorities were unhappy he would be working while in the country.

The Indian woman who stood up to moral policing - and won a pageant
Muskan Sharma, who won the Miss Rishikesh contest, said it made her feel like Miss Universe.