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Super Typhoon Ragasa leaves mass destruction in its wake, claiming dozens of lives — here's what happens next

A Russian decoy for the Shahed was found with cameras on its back, highlighting how Moscow is adapting in the drone war

Danish airport closes again after suspected new drone sighting

Search for person last seen near Whanganui River
Police are seeking sightings of a person missing who went missing in Taumarunui near the Whanganui River.

Long-awaited new mental health ward opens in Palmerston North
More than 11 years after the deaths of two patients at Palmerston North Hospital's mental health ward triggered damning reviews into the facility, a replacement has opened.

Alarm over health insurance costs for Parent Boost Visa
Migrant families say insurance policies for the incoming Parent Boost Visa are too expensive.

Winston Peters said we’re in a climate change battle we can’t win. Was he right?
The minister of foreign affairs dropped a “truth-bomb” at the United Nations. What do the experts reckon?

Dahl, Torres and 'Keighley Queens' - the making of Kildunne
Ellie Kildunne went from not having a rugby club to playing for England in four years. A World Cup win would confirm the sport's new superstar.

China launches campaign to keep killjoys off the internet
Pessimistic social media posts may now be targets of a fresh crackdown by the Chinese government.

The Papers: 'Show us your (digital) papers' and 'Blair ready to run Gaza'
The PM's plans to implement digital IDs and a potential role for Tony Blair in Gaza lead the papers.

Reform faces questions over tech investor's role in cost-cutting drive
Harriet Green, founder of Basis Capital, is working with the party's cost-cutting unit Doge.

Life-saving stem cell centre welcomes first donors
The Anthony Nolan Cell Collection Centre is the first in the UK dedicated to transplants.

Ratmageddon: Why rats are overrunning our cities
Rats are multiplying at speed in urban areas. So, what's really behind the boom - and is it now unstoppable?

Watch: How antisocial acts leave locals living in fear
People living in Portsmouth have told the BBC's Dan Johnson they feel unsafe in their own homes.

Southland v Tasman – NPC round nine
Follow live coverage as Southland host Tasman at Rugby Park in round nine of the National Provincial Championship.

Hamilton primary students take 'fresh look' at Split Enz in cover album
The album will soon be sold in JB Hi-Fi stores across the country.

Police search for person missing near Whanganui River
Tina went missing in Taumarunui on Thursday afternoon.

New election law could scrap 55,000 votes - and not even speed up counting
A proposed change to voter enrolment rules is projected to see 55,000 people lose their vote entirely, the Electoral Commission says.

Trump announces new tariffs on drugs, trucks and kitchen cabinets
The US president said the move aims to help protect American manufacturers from foreign imports.

Weekly quiz: Why did Dani Dyer pull out of Strictly?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Anthony Zurcher: Comey indictment escalates Trump's promise of political retribution
The criminal case against Comey fulfils the president's desire to seek retribution and further raises concerns about abuse of power.

Trump says he 'will not allow' Netanyahu to annex West Bank
The US president was speaking ahead the Israeli PM's address to the UN General Assembly on Friday.

No 'pensioner deportations' under Reform, says newly recruited MP Kruger
The MP for East Wiltshire was responding to concerns about scrapping indefinite leave to remain.

Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges
James Comey says he is innocent after being accused of lying to Congress in 2020 while testifying about leaks to the media.