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NIIT MTS, Abodoo join forces on skills intelligence
NIIT MTS and Abodoo partner to deliver live skills intelligence and orchestration for global enterprises pursuing skills-first workforce plans.

Haeata Community Campus disputes MPI's mouldy school lunch claim
The school says an internal investigation has found no evidence to support the Ministry for Primary Industries' claims.

Mount Maunganui cordon to be lifted following fatal landslide
Tauranga City Council will reopen roads in Mount Maunganui from 8am on Friday following last month's fatal landslip.

‘Worst idea in history’: Paddy vs Farrar on NZ becoming an Australian state
Does New Zealand need to be “bigger to survive” in a more anarchic world order, or should it be “nimble and independent”. Paddy Gower and David Farrar have different ideas.

Man saves family from drowning in Kai Iwi Lakes
Haruru man Aaron Stott was described as a hero, but he said he just doesn't want to see people suffering.

How Team GB Winter Olympians beat The Fear
What do you do if you fall 40 feet on to hard-packed snow? If you're a Winter Olympics athlete, you pick yourself up and try again.

Growing calls in India to restrict children's social media use
Some Indian states have said they are examining Australia's law curbing social media for children.

My break-up blindsided me. Here's how to tell if your relationship isn't working
Eve's husband asked for a divorce after 6 months. Here's how to spot the signs and fix a failing relationship.

'We are ready to talk' - US news anchor pleads for return of her abducted mother
"She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive," says the NBC host about missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.

Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies
More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough.

US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump
Wednesday's call comes in the wake of a flurry of visits by Western leaders to China in recent months.

Wellington stationery drive in high demand, exhausts all funding
The organiser of the Wellington charity supplying school stationery to families in need says they may be forced to turn people away.

Former EastEnders star dies aged 104
Actress Elizabeth Kelly died peacefully in Scarborough in December, her agent said.

Pair sought after two mountain bikes worth $4000 stolen in Christchurch
Senior Sergeant Roy Appley said the bikes were stolen during a burglary early on Sunday morning.

Could a rural equivalent of Tinder attract doctors?
The boss of a health organisation believes a rural equivalent of Tinder targeted at health professionals could be the key to solving the doctor shortages in rural communities.

Ireland out to stop 'darting fish' Dupont and France
Injury-hit Ireland face the unenviable task of trying to stop returning captain Antoine Dupont and France in Thursday's Six Nations opener in Paris.

My support worker hasn't been paid for weeks after delays to disability scheme
Delays to the Access to Work scheme have increased significantly, leaving some disabled people without support.

The Papers: 'U-turn on Mandelson files' and 'Starmer in grave peril'
Starmer's handling of Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington leads Thursday's papers.

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates
Interest rates were cut to 3.75% in December and analysts expect at least one further reduction this year.

Period blood test could offer less invasive alternative to cervical screening
Looking for signs of the cancer in a more convenient way could help women access the test and prevent the disease occurring, researchers say.