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Government looks at reducing pilot-training time to fix aviation workforce shortages
It takes 18-20 months for pilots and engineers to qualify in New Zealand, compared to just over a year for programmes in the United States.

Huge pot of Nigerian jollof rice sets Guinness record

Netanyahu warns of Israel's increasing isolation

Prince Harry Comforted Mother of Invictus Games Competitor Who Died in Ukraine War: 'There Was a Lot of Emotion'

Israeli strike hits target in southern Lebanon, army says

Vampire rights, sandfly bans and stolen houses touted in mayoral campaigns
As ballot papers land in letterboxes around the motu, some mayoral candidates are doing away with traditional priorities.

Rock band Tool will return to NZ for one show
The American rock band are heading back to New Zealand for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, when the lead singer had the virus too.

Clergy invite Minister to break bread after overnight Gaza protest
The group are demanding the Government sanction Israel over the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

New Caledonia's Congress votes to postpone provincial elections
The date for the provincial elections has already been postponed twice, and the French territory's lawmakers have endorsed a third postponement amid ongoing political division.

Hamas the 'centre and the cause of this problem' in Gaza - David Seymour
A reverend who spent the night chained to Finance Minister Nicola Willis' office says the government must impose sanctions on Israel.

Tears and confusion - interim coach on emotional Silver Ferns camp
Yvette McCausland-Durie walked into an unprecedented situation when the national squad got together for a four day camp.

Shameless star to play King Lear in Manchester theatre return
Actor David Threlfall was a regular at the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester in the 1980s and 90s.

Secrecy surrounds Te Anau's embattled bird sanctuary
Details from a private meeting about an embattled bird sanctuary in Southland will remain secret for now, despite strong community interest.

Brazil's Amazon lost area the size of Spain in 40 years: study

Poland detains 2 Belarusian citizens flying drone over president's residence in Warsaw

Concerts better for businesses around Eden Park than sports - group
A group representing businesses near Auckland's Eden Park say concerts are significantly more profitable than sporting events.

Watch: A broken dream. How the Black Ferns consoled their team-mate
Hugs, haka and tears as Amy du Plessis is farewelled by her team-mates after a shoulder injury shattered her Rugby World Cup dream.

‘Disgraceful’: France flanker cops 12-match ban for biting in World Cup quarterfinal win over Ireland
Axelle Berthoumieu has been banned for biting and is out of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Simplicity boss apologises after backlash on Charlie Kirk post
Sam Stubbs had said he found much of what Kirk believed as sexist, racist and profoundly objectionable.

Founding father Sir Michael Somare honoured as PNG celebrates 50 years of independence
"1975 was just a construct of nation, as depicted in United Nations Charter. Before that, we were a people that existed."

What you need to know about how political polling works in New Zealand
Explainer - RNZ-Reid Research's latest political poll is out today. But what goes into taking a poll? Here's what you need to know.

Latest political poll points to deadlocked Parliament
The poll put both the left and right blocs in Parliament on 60 seats each.

Founding father Somare honoured as PNG celebrates 50 years of independence
"1975 was just a construct of nation, as depicted in United Nations Charter. Before that, we were a people that existed."

How to install a smart light switch or dimmer
There are as many varieties of smart light switches (and dimmers) as there are light bulbs, and while the prospect of upgrading your old dumb switch might seem daunting, they’re usually pretty simple to install. The job requires no special tools, apart from a screwdriver (an electric one is helpful) and...