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Judging Booker Prize is agony, says Sarah Jessica Parker
The Sex and the City star is one of the judges for this year's award and has revealed its shortlist.

Councils tackle 'slum-like' beach camp
Under the bylaw, freedom and overnight camping on the beach and sand dunes is not permitted.

French Polynesian politicians' visit to Taiwan irks Beijing envoy
China's top diplomat in the French territory has expressed his "opposition" and disapproval following recent trip by local politicians to Taipei, saying it contravened the "One China" policy.

First-home buyers' 10-year, $260,000 rent bill to save deposit
A decade ago, a buyer would have taken nine years to save a 20 percent deposit.

Official international abduction figures don't tell whole story, says Auckland University professor
Official figures only include numbers for children take to countries that have signed the Hague Convention.

Daily school attendance averages 85% during team 3
Students with few socio-economic barriers showed above-average attendance.

New Massey University tracker shows New Zealand's prosperity falling
Prosperity Live measures beyond the headline numbers, including education, employment, safety and work-life balance.

Employers backs plan to replace Holidays Act, unions push back
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden announced the plan to make annual leave and sick leave pro-rated.

Can I bring kids to my doctor or hair salon appointment?
The school holidays are here, leaving many parents with no options, but to bring their children to appointments.

Auckland Council to decide on housing density plan
Councillors will decide between three-storey residential buildings across the city or 10-15-storey high-rises around central transport hubs.

Millipede invasion sparks ecological study on Wellington's south coast
Owhiro Bay locals have awoken to find their homes infested with the creepy crawly invertebrates.

'Deeply flawed': Two labradors prove contentious at council meeting
The decision to install the sculptures at Esk St narrowly passed with 7-6 vote.

Kremlin threatening Moldova's independence, president warns ahead of key vote

IDF encircles Gaza City as part of Operation Gideon's Chariots II

German defence minister warns of Moscow's 'escalation trap'

Israeli government seeks permanent Gaza control and Jewish majority in West Bank, UN inquiry says

Paris court orders trial for far-right activist accused of killing former Argentina rugby star

Far-right activist charged with murder after shooting of Argentina rugby star
Former Pumas player Federico Martin Aramburú was shot several times in the back after an altercation outside a bar in Paris in 2022.

Emotional homecoming for Collins family after Cyclone Gabrielle tragedy
Ella and Jack Collins have reason for new hope, after losing daughter Ivy in rising floodwaters.

Bird of the Year is coming alive in song
Bird of the Year enthusiasts are in for a special treat that will have them singing for joy.

Which banks are offering to help install solar power on your house
A Westpac survey shows nearly half of the respondents are considering solar power, as electricity prices rise faster than inflation.

Victims are losing more in banking scams
Scam-related complaints to the Banking Ombudsman Scheme have dropped, but victims are losing more money on average, according to its latest annual report.

Businesses urge government to rethink ban on PayWave transaction fees
Retail NZ warns the proposed PayWave transaction surcharge ban would spread charges across all purchases, regardless of the payment method.

Gregory Webb named Chief Executive Officer at HITRUST
Gregory Webb has been appointed CEO of HITRUST, succeeding founder Daniel Nutkis, who will become Executive Chairman, ensuring leadership continuity.