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OnlyFans investigated over children accessing porn
Ofcom suspects the platform is not doing enough to stop under-18s accessing explicit material.

Green MP apologises for 'intimidating' actions in Parliament
Rongotai MP Julie Anne Genter has apologised in Parliament after National accused her of intimidating and attacking one of its ministers in the House.

US author Paul Auster dies aged 77
US author Paul Auster, who wrote the New York Trilogy mystery novels, has died at the age of 77.

Microsoft concern over Google’s lead drove OpenAI investment

Amazon Posts Strongest Cloud Sales Growth in a Year on AI Demand

Morning Bid: Mayday for bonds as 2024 Fed cut hopes dwindle

Beijing tightens grip on China social media giants

Lebanese Christian leader says Hezbollah's fighting with Israel has harmed Lebanon

Hersh Goldberg-Polin: Gaza hostage's mother pleads for ceasefire deal

Nigeria Workers' Day: Civil servants get pay rises up to 35%

Special forces intervene after extremist wields knife in Germany

Ecuador defends raid on the Mexican Embassy and tells top UN court it acted to take in a criminal

Call for health star ratings to be made mandatory
It has been around for 10 years and yet it failed a recent assessment.

Pro-Palestine protesters gather at Auckland University
The organising group planned to camp overnight on the university’s grounds, but later decided against it.

Winners of Prime Minister's 2024 science prizes announced
The team behind research that has saved up to 450 lives since 1995 has taken out the PM's top science prize.

Sangita Myska leaves LBC in schedule shake-up
The presenter's departure follows speculation about her position at the talk radio station.

Kendrick Lamar escalates Drake feud on diss track
The Compton rapper finally responds to a series of taunts by Drake, calling him a "habitual liar”.

'It would be beautiful' - has Sancho found his home?
Jadon Sancho could return to Manchester United this summer as a Champions League winner, but his future at the club remains uncertain.

Lockyer 'at peace' with retirement prospect
Tom Lockyer says he is “at peace” with the prospect of not playing football again but insists he has not ruled out a return to the pitch.

Wellington Phoenix denied maiden A-League Men premiership
The Phoenix have had to settle for second after Central Coast beat Adelaide in the final game of the regular season to snatch the Premiers Plate.

Tesla staff say entire Supercharger team fired
The division responsible for the car-maker's huge fast-charging network is being axed to cut costs.

TikTok Shop Tops 500,000 US Sellers After 2023 E-Commerce Launch

Green MP Julie Anne Genter apologises for 'intimidating' actions in Parliament
Rongotai MP Julie Anne Genter has apologised in Parliament after National accused her of intimidating and attacking one of its ministers in the House.

British police officer faces terror charge for showing support for Hamas on WhatsApp

Nelson homes on slip-prone land for sale by council
The 10 homes that the council bought for $6.7 million are on the market for relocation.

Auckland's Wynyard bridge closure: 'These are peoples' livelihoods at risk'
Businesses in the area of downtown Auckland are reporting a drop in turnover so large they don't have the funds to pay staff.

Live cattle exports help farmers diversify income - Associate Agriculture Minister
The government is hoping live animal exports will resume next year, but with a strict gold standard in place.

The unemployment rate, explained
Unemployment has risen to 4.3 percent, but what does it mean and how is it calculated?

Officer could lose arm after sword attack - Met
Sir Mark Rowley says a female officer is "not a million miles away" from losing her hand.

'Like a job interview in front of 10,000 - I hate fighting'
Britain's Stuart Austin "hates fighting" but says he's the "best he's ever been" before facing Hatef Moeil for the heavyweight title at Oktagon 57.