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Passengers rescreened, flights delayed after potential security breach at Auckland Airport
The Civil Aviation Authority said a passenger had entered the secure departure area through an exit door before boarding.

Cook Islands election: preliminary results starting to come in
Thirteen seats are needed for a majority to form a government.

Clear direction for New Zealand Vietnamese relationship, says prime minister
Several areas of cooperation between the two countries have been boosted following an Auckland visit by Vietnamese president Tô Lâm.

South Korea unveils package to boost housing supply, support young buyers

Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan
Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan - watching videos of geese fly in formation.

Only wins can stop curfew hokey-cokey for England's 'grown adults'
England have scrapped their midnight curfew seven months after introducing it. Now, only wins will repair the reputational damage they have sustained, says Stephan Shemilt.

Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend
Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

Polls open in Clacton by-election
Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election.

Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.

Live: Man shot dead by police after allegedly stealing air rifle
Police say the man had stolen an air rifle from a gun shop, and then led them through traffic to Sylvia Park.

Police disappointed some retailers still selling illegal meth pipes
Police say retailers have no excuse for not being aware that the pipes can be used to take illicit drugs.

Live: One believed dead as Sylvia Park lockdown lifts
A person is dead after the major police operation at the Auckland mall, RNZ understands

Vietnam's 'most powerful leader' since H? Chí Minh visits New Zealand
Several areas of cooperation between the two countries have been boosted following an Auckland visit by Vietnamese president Tô Lâm.

Armed man shot dead at Auckland mall known to police
Police say the man had stolen an air rifle from Gun City in Penrose, and then led them through traffic from Pakuranga to Sylvia Park.

‘We’re running out of patience’ errant councillor told before security removes him
There are two certainties in life, well maybe three: Death, taxes and Cr Benedict Ong being removed from a council meeting.

Japan protests against Putin visit to disputed islands
It was the first time the Russian leader had visited the Kuril islands, according to state media.

Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.

'If you're not conservative, don't come here': The town making missiles for Trump
The president's approval numbers may be down, but in this Tennessee town, his support is as strong as ever.

Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant failings
NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.

Temperatures to soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning comes into force
Heat will spike again on Thursday with a rare warning in place and more records set to tumble.

Why tourists are exploring this NZ city in the dark this winter
More and more people are opting to explore the world after dark, in a trend described as noctourism.

Dome Valley landfill proposal returns to court over river rules
Forest and Bird is challenging the development over its impact on rivers.