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"To lead is to serve" - Governor General to call prime ministerial election in Solomon Islands
The Governor-General of Solomon Islands will call a meeting to elect the country's prime minister once all elected MPs have arrived in the capital Honiara.

Kiribati parliament votes to remove Australian-born high court judge

Russian women face violence from Ukraine veterans

Canterbury A&P Association's board director paid $75k for landing $5m council deal
The Canterbury A&P Association's board is keeping mum after it emerged one of their own received $75k to help secure a multimillion-dollar bailout deal.

Beijing city to subsidise domestic AI chips, targets self-reliance by 2027

Superstitious Phoenix coach worries about 'kryptonite' trophy being on sideline
Giancarlo Italiano does want the Premiers Plate to be at Saturday's match - but says it's 'almost like Kryptonite on us'.

French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including New Caledonia's pro-French party, Rassemblement, electing its first Kanak president.

Indonesian off spinner claims best T20 international figures
Indonesia's Rohmalia Rohmalia has taken 7-0 to claim the best bowling figures in T20 international cricket.

Europe risks dying and faces big decisions - Macron
The French president delivers a stark warning for Europe to act fast to survive in a changing world.

Why green steam is a hot issue for business
Steam is still needed in many industries, but much of it is still made with fossil fuels.

The ex-flight attendant who now leads the airline
Mitsuko Tottori was named as the first female boss of Japan Airlines earlier this year.

Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Crusaders v Rebels
Follow all the action from Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch.

Headband was worn in support of Hamas, judge finds

Muslim groups claim double standards in police handling of two high-profile stabbings in Sydney

Artist creates exhibition on coping with vaginismus
The exhibition features abstract photographs representing a woman�s experience of the condition.

Elon Musk�s xAI Startup�Closes In on $6 Billion Fundraising

K-Pop Agency Hybe�s Internal Strife Wipes Out $873 Million

Meituan to Debut in Riyadh as Expansion Beyond China Quickens

HDC findings from investigation into woman's lung cancer death anger widower
Kent Vickerman is furious at the outcome of an investigation by the Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner into his wife's death from lung cancer.

Does fighting inflation always lead to recession? What NZ data tells
Here is what 60 years of New Zealand data shows us.

South island churches look to ditch insurance over high costs
Catholic churches in Otago and Southland are ditching traditional insurance policies - and say the money could be used elsewhere.

Strong winds damage Wellington Botanic Garden's building
The Begonia House contains several exotic plants and is a venue used for events such as weddings.

UK backpacker 'unaware' of Anzac Day dawn service before her car was lifted and moved
A car lifted and moved by people attending the New Plymouth service was driven away later on Thursday morning by a British backpacker, an organiser of ceremony says.

Wada launches review into Chinese failed doping tests
The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests.

Bears make Williams first pick in NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears make Caleb Williams the first pick pf the 2024 NFL Draft as a record six quarterbacks go in the first 12 selections.

Where are the Gaza protests at US universities?
Protests have erupted across more than two dozen campuses, including New York, Texas and California.