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UN inquiry says Israel’s war on Gaza is genocide, holds gov’t responsible

Gaza City labelled 'dangerous combat zone' as Israel steps up strikes

Video shows donations to Bangladesh mosque, not aid for Punjab flood victims

Primary school teachers to strike for full day
The union says its staff will strike on 23 October.

'Watch the Kiwi!': The moment Geordie Beamish secured gold
The thrilling finish gives New Zealand its first ever track gold at the world championships.

Bus crashes into liquor store in Auckland's Silverdale
Fire and Emergency were called to the scene about 8pm.

Man charged in relation to fatal police shooting in Christchurch
The charge, possession of an offensive weapon, relates to a family harm incident that occurred before a woman was fatally shot by police.

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First image of Michael Sheen as Owain Glyndwr
Michael Sheen is set to play Owain Glyndwr in Owain & Henry, a new production by the Welsh National Theatre.

Du Val property group collapse: Some investors may get partial repayment
The total known debt owed by the collapsed property group has fallen from $306 million to $268m since March.

Is The Pitt really an ER spinoff? Michael Crichton’s estate says it is
New York Times: The author's estate and creators of new TV show are waging a legal battle.

Beaten and held in Russia for three years - but never charged with a crime

Lahav Shani receives standing ovations in Berlin after festival ban

Polish President Nawrocki makes inaugural visit to Berlin

Israel's defence minister Katz: 'Gaza is burning'

Israel confirms launch of major ground offensive in Gaza City

Priests end protest outside finance minister's office after 32 hours
The group of six Anglican and Catholic priests chained themselves together outside Willis' office in Johnsonville yesterday, calling for sanctions on Israel.

Bryndwr police shooting: Man charged over family harm-related incident
Police have charged a Christchurch man with possession of an offensive weapon after a police shooting that left a woman dead in the suburb of Bryndwr last month.

Bus hits building in Auckland's Silverdale
Fire and Emergency were called to the scene about 8pm.

‘Short 8-ball ... you sorted us good’: The alleged drug deal texts involving Kiwi NRL star
Explosive text messages will be used as police evidence when South Sydney hooker Brandon Smith fronts court on drug supply charges this week.

Priests end protest outside finance minister's office after 32 hours
Members of the clergy who chained themselves together outside the finance minister's office in Wellington have ended their protest after 32 hours.

Neighbours making your life a ‘living hell’? Here’s what you can do about it
Here are some options for dealing with disruptive neighbours.

Man injured, gun fired outside Auckland supermarket
The man was seen bleeding from the left side of his face as bystanders outside Hobsonville Woolworths tended to him.

Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown on why failure is a blessing
He says the failure of his first few books meant that he appreciated his later success more.

Green garlic brand recalled over Salmonella fears
MPI has issued the recall for the Deep Brand products due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

‘I moved because I wanted life’: Cancer patient felt she had no choice but to move to Australia
Jo Neep said she felt no choice but to move to Australia to access life prolonging drugs which are not funded in Aotearoa.