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Winston Peters drops 'a truth bomb' at UN function on big four emitters
"Four countries comprise 60 percent of the world's emissions," the Foreign Affairs Minister told a UN leaders breakfast in New York.

Meta to restrict under-16s on Facebook, but critics sceptical tools will reduce harm
The social media company says it will roll out limits for teens across Facebook and Messenger from today, but critics say they don't go far enough.

Former provincial rugby player Tuaefe Palelei loses bid to stay in Australia after drug dealing
Although born and educated in New Zealand, former Counties-Manukau rugby player Tuaefe Palelei's elderly mother lives in Tonga.

Latest farmgate milk payout may be new norm, says Federated Farmers boss
The national president of Federated Farmers believes the latest record payout means farmers can be optimistic for their future.

Do active fund managers give better returns?
Active managers are those who select investments for their funds, to try to beat the market. In contrast, passive funds tend to aim to track an index.

Manu Samoa lose captain ahead of Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifier
Manu Samoa are already without winger Tuna Tuitama and flanker Taleni Sau, due to suspensions.

'They will never ask that question to a man' - Bompastor
Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor says she is "not surprised" a recent survey has found 78% of women had faced discrimination while working in football.

US will fight any attempt to ban Israel from World Cup
The United States government say it will try to block any attempts to ban Israel from competing at the 2026 World Cup.

Fitzpatrick's parents avoid Ryder Cup over abusive fans
European player Matt Fitzpatrick's parents decide not to attend this week's Ryder Cup - partly because of abuse from American fans in 2021.

French navy seizes nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine off West African coast
French authorities say the "remarkable seizure" was found on board a fishing boat following a tip-off.

Jaguar Land Rover restarts some IT systems after cyber-attack
The carmaker says it is working through a backlog of payments as its IT systems come back online.

Meta to restrict under-16s on Facebook, but critics sceptical tools will reduce harm
Social media company Meta says it will roll out restrictions for teenagers across Facebook and Messenger from today, but critics say they don't go far enough in curbing harmful content.

The gas explorers eyeing up NZ
Regulation changes allowing new exploration applications have piqued the curiosity of international explorers.

Review: New doco into what it's like when Charlie Sheen self-destructs
Charlie Sheen doesn't seem like a great guy, but maybe this show is a belated thank you to those whose lives he mired during his destructive years of addiction.

Sir Ashley Bloomfield gives evidence at Scottish Covid-19 inquiry
As well as providing written reports, he answered questions bout the pandemic response for about six hours, with the aim of providing a foreign perspective.

Why has Martin's approach not worked at Rangers?
Without a league win and humiliated in Europe - why has Russell Martin's style not worked at Rangers and has he shown signs of changing?

The battles England need to win in World Cup final
What key battles do England need to win in order to beat Canada and lift the Women's Rugby World Cup at Twickenham on Saturday?

Starbucks to close some US and UK stores
The coffee chain is restructuring to save money by closing its worst performing stores.

Palestinians in West Bank stranded as Israel shuts only international crossing
Many have been unable to leave the territory since the Allenby Bridge crossing was shut indefinitely on Wednesday.

Private schools could face higher Ofsted fees
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says "the taxpayer shouldn't be subsidising" inspection fees.