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Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms
Heavy rain has continued to batter Gulf states, causing deadly flash floods and disrupting flights at the world's second-busiest airport.

Former NZ police officer says 'better financial rewards' to work in Australia
The Police Association has warned NZ officers are ripe for the picking as many struggle to make ends meet.

Three decades of albatross research
Voices of Tangaroa - Journalist Rebekah White meets two people who have been counting albatrosses on remote islands in the subantarctic for more than three decades.

Libraries made me who I am - Caitlin Moran
The author, from Wolverhampton, calls on Birmingham City Council to protect community libraries.

Disabled actor says Olivier win signals progress
Amy Trigg says in the past people in the industry had been "against casting disabled actors".

Police could have stopped stalker who murdered Farzana Yaqubi, victim advocate says
But Police superintendent Naila Hassan says the only person responsible is the man who killed her.

Police name man who died in Canterbury workplace accident as Henry Wild
A Mid Canterbury rugby club has paid tribute to one of its "beloved" senior players who died in a workplace accident earlier this week.

Google Fires Workers Protesting $1.2 Billion Israeli Contract

Nvidia, Chip Stocks Drop Into Correction as Rate Bets Shift

TSMC Posts First Profit Growth in a Year After Global AI Boom

Bendigo mine study reveals possible $4.4b in gold
Santana Minerals has released a scoping study to the Australian Stock Exchange revealing key financial data and other metrics for its gold mine project at the Rise and Shine prospect.

Luxon refuses to guarantee public consultation on AUKUS Pillar 2
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it's "far too premature" to be confirming whether the public would be consulted on joining AUKUS Pillar 2.

Residents upset by possible evacuation of Auckland's City Garden Apartments
The building's management said they were short more than $30 million needed for long-term fixes to fire hazards and recladding.

Staff shortages partly to blame for roof stand-off at youth justice facility
An internal debrief of the July 2023 incident shows communication and coordination between staff and emergency services was lacking.

PSA astonished Education Minister expects hiring of contractors to review curriculum
Hiring contractors is an appalling solution when people who could do the work are losing their jobs, the PSA says.

Invasive velvetleaf discoveries at Waikato farms a 'wake-up call' for agricultural sector
Velvetleaf can grow up to 2.5 metres tall, it has large, heart-shaped leaves with pointy tips and velvety hairs, and small, buttery yellow flowers.

Crown lawyers attempt to block Waitangi Tribunal summons to Minister for Children
The Tribunal had called on Minister for Children Karen Chhour to provide evidence at an urgent inquiry into the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act.

Police target LabHost platform users in global operation
Police have sized devices they believe were used as part of a cybercrime operation, which targeted thousands of people across the world.

Dog owners fined after 27 cats killed
Owners of several roaming dogs that were on a cat-killing spree, terrorising a south Auckland neighbourhood, have been fined.

One Tech Tip: What to do if your personal info has been exposed in a data breach

Apple CEO to Meet Singapore Leader to Wrap Whirlwind Asia Tour

Investors ask TotalEnergies to split CEO, board chair roles ahead of May AGM

Sharesies to host online trading of Fonterra shares
Co-chief executive Leighton Roberts said the agreement offered a new line of business and should improve liquidity in Fonterra shares.

Police confirm ram was in paddock where two found dead in rural Waitakere
It was shot after also confronting police who arrived at the scene in West Auckland, and also injured another person.