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NZ plummets 50 places in global tobacco control ranking
An anti-vaping group calls the ranking an "international disgrace".

Cars That Have Become Undeniably Cooler Over Time (Starting With the Corolla)

Nord Stream sabotage suspect in Italian jail ends hunger strike

Fifth group of Afghans with German entry approval arrives

EU analysis: Germany may seek relief from receiving more migrants

Estonia lifts travel advisory on Israel as Gideon Sa'ar opens first embassy in Tallinn

What loving someone with an addiction or dependence can look like
Living with someone who has an addiction or dependence takes its toll, but experts say thinking about a loved one from a harm reduction or minimisation perspective can help.

Scotland v Silver Ferns — second netball test
Follow live coverage as the Silver Ferns look to clinch the two-test series against Scotland.

There was a cover-up, but those cops are gone, police boss says
A report from the Independent Police Conduct Authority has detailed how police failed to adequately investigate allegations against a top officer.

Mark Mitchell says 36 emails about Jevon McSkimming were kept from him by police
Mark Mitchell says a protocol was put in place by the Commissioner's office so the Minister didn't see the emails.

Auckland to get a second Costco store
Kiwi Property is selling a 6.4 hectare site in its new Drury development to the US-based mega store.

Silver Ferns v Scotland live updates: New Zealand look to sweep Scottish Thistles
Live updates of the second netball international between the Silver Ferns and Scotland.

Auckland hotels expecting a boost with two upcoming major events
Tataki Auckland Unlimited said supported major and business events contributed to an $89 million boost in GDP in the last financial year.

The inside story of how police protected a senior cop, and prosecuted his accuser instead
For years, police leadership ignored warnings about Jevon McSkimming. The IPCA has set out the chain of failures.

Deep sea mining plumes threaten ocean food web, endanger tuna fisheries - study
The research shows sediment waste discharged from deep sea mining could disrupt marine life in the mid-water, between 200-1500 meters deep, known as the "twilight zone".

Former Vanuatu PM Ham Lini passes away at 73
The younger brother of Vanuatu's late 'father of independence' Walter Lini is being remembered for his calm leadership, humility and dedication to public service.

Eli Katoa could be out of hospital this week, Tonga coach visiting daily
The Tongan rugby league star was admitted to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery following a series of head clashes during the Pacific Championship match against the Kiwis.

Expelled MPs cast first votes as independents
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris have delivered their first votes as independent MPs from afar, using the Green Party as proxies.

Christchurch murderer Lewis Blackburn doesn’t want to be released from prison
Lewis Blackburn murdered his ex-partner Christine Hindson after she ended their three-year relationship.

Wonderful raised $100M Series A to put AI agents on the front lines of customer service

How AI startups should be thinking about product-market fit

AMD CEO Lisa Su says AI data center market will be worth $1 trillion by 2030

Live netball: Silver Ferns v Scotland Thistles - second test in Glasgow
The Ferns are coming off the back of a comfortable 63-41 win over the Scots.

Automobile Association supports introduction of congestion charging in principle
But it says there are many questions about the implementation of the government's new legislation that need to be answered.

Test centurion returns at No 10 as England make seven changes for All Blacks
England have named six forwards on their bench, including some regular starters, as they target a first win over the All Blacks since 2019.

Not enough houses for rough sleepers says Christchurch organisation
In September the government announced 300 extra social housing places through the Housing First programme but Christchurch Methodist Mission says finding homes is a challenge.