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New Order's Titanic gig cancelled
A major music festival planned for next month in Belfast is cancelled because of poor ticket sales, the BBC learns.

Iran 'to sue Google' over Gulf
Google is facing legal action for not labelling the body of water separating Iran and neighbouring Arab Gulf states on its map service.

Tainui goes to Talley family over Affco
Waikato-Tainui leadership has called on Affco management and the Talley family to recognise the impact on-going industrial action at its North Island meat plants is having on the social fabric of communities such as Ngaruawahia.

Over 400 compete at Hawera kapa haka festival
More than 400 Maori cultural performers from Taranaki and Whanganui are in Hawera competing for a place to represent the Aotea region at national competitions in Rotorua next year.

Preview: Hurricanes v Brumbies
Both teams remain well in the playoff hunt and this game could well prove vital in their fortunes – the Hurricanes are moving up in the New Zealand conference and the injury-hit Brumbies are just starting to take a peek in the rear-view mirror as the Reds get hot.

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Govt agencies 'neglected workers safety at Mapua'
The Government must support workers who have suffered health problems from cleaning up the toxic site at Mapua, Green Party toxics spokesperson Catherine Delahunty said today.

Kiwi down on rate cuts
The New Zealand dollar was down against the greenback today, losing 76 basis points. It slumped as the US currency rallied in response to heavy selling of New Zealand and Australian currencies at rates being cut.

Swimming: Burmester 'stoked' about damning report
Former New Zealand Olympic swimmer Moss Burmester says the release of a damning report into Swimming New Zealand made his day.The independent review recommended a complete overhaul of the dysfunctional organisation, calling for...

Veteran journalist killed in his home
Police have named the victim of a violent attack in his Whanganui home as a veteran journalist and former foreign correspondent, Derek Round.

Shah Rukh Khan given stadium ban
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is banned from Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium for five years following angry exchanges with staff at an IPL cricket match.

Another 56 Maori graduate from Massey
Graduation of 56 Maori from Massey University in a special ceremony coincided with the final address from its Assistant Vice Chancellor of Maori and Pasifika, Sir Mason Durie.

Livescoring: Hurricanes v Brumbies
Join us tonight for live scoring of the Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Brumbies from Westpac Stadium in Wellington.The Hurricanes have the chance to put pressure on the Crusaders and Highlanders, as well as take...

Japan stays settled ahead of key A5N clash
Hong Kong coach Leigh Jones has made five changes to his squad, while Japan coach Eddie Jones has opted for the tried and tested ahead of tomorrow's eagerly anticipated Japan v Hong Kong clash in this year's HSBC Asian Five Nations (HSBC A5N) Top 5 (Saturday May 19, kick-off at 14.00 Tokyo time).

Decision looms on Maori ward for Nelson council
Residents of Nelson city will soon know whether a Maori electoral ward will be established in their local government region.

Man admits smuggling 1.3kg of cocaine inside stomach
An American man has pleaded guilty to smuggling 1.3kg of cocaine into New Zealand.Customs stopped Mark Henderson at the Auckland International Airport on Tuesday after he arrived from Chile.It is understood the 41-year-old smuggled...