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Tom Scott is making music in his 'final form'
On his new solo album 'Anitya', the New Zealand musician is finally proud to be himself.

Sarkozy prison date to be set. Here's why the former French president will serve time despite appeal

Anti-Hamas militia leader Hossam al-Astal says he'll support Tony Blair in 'Gaza after Hamas'

'Visa changes will make it worse for my business'

Israel fears that Hamas may not return all hostages' bodies

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New mayor for Chatham Islands as Greg Horler unseats incumbent
The three-term councillor replaces Monique Croon, pledging to boost government investment in the remote region.

‘I don’t know if Maori will be elected’: Concerns raised over Maori ward result
Across the country, 25 regions voted to remove their Maori wards, while 17 regions voted to keep them. One councillor says there is a real fear about how councils will ensure they have a democratic mandate to represent tangata whenua.

Westland's Jacquie Grant poised to become NZ's second transgender mayor
"I think people are more interested in what's between my ears than what was between my legs 55 years ago."

New Hauraki Coromandel tourism boss focused on regional challenges
'Brink of excellence': New Hauraki Coromandel tourism boss focused on challenges.

Watch: Chaz Mostert drinks beer offered by fan after retiring from Bathurst
He turned down a sausage roll after his engine expired, but Chaz Mostert couldn't turn down a cold one after his Bathurst heartbreak.

Tests clear Auckland fire station to re-open after asbestos scare
Fire and Emergency says precautionary testing found no airborne particles at the Pitt Street site.

'He's shouting pick me' - has Lewis played way into England's Ashes team?
Off the back of an impressive try-scoring Super League Grand Final performance, has Hull KR's Mikey Lewis played himself into starting for England in the Ashes series?

Firefighters union wants independent inquiry into asbestos scare at Auckland fire station
The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union says the central Auckland building needs a full remediation.

Cameroon heads to the polls as the world's oldest president bids to extend his rule

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Kiwi Matt Payne grabs thrilling Bathurst victory in late-race drama
The Supercars star improved 17 spots from his starting position to claim his maiden win at Mount Panorama.

Worker injured in a Auckland store robbery
A worker has suffered a hand injury following a robbery at a commercial premises on Glengarry Road in West Auckland

Breakers squander 12-point halftime lead to lose to SEM Phoenix
Breakers turn the ball over 21 times and fail to fire on offence late in frustrating home loss to SEM Phoenix.

Mayor of Belgian municipality reportedly cancels Disturbed show over singer David Draiman's stance on Gaza conflict

Three Qatari officials killed in car crash in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh

Deputy Jonathan Larsen, iwi leader Snow Tane battle for Kaipara mayoralty
Incumbent deputy mayor Jonathan Larsen leads businessman Snow Tane by just five votes.

Watch: Canterbury pip Counties Manukau in extra-time thriller
The top-seeded red and blacks needed 100 minutes to lock up a home semifinal.

The biggest upsets in the local elections
Preliminary results were released on Saturday. Here are some of the biggest surprises and the closest races.