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Chinese dance group's tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM
The group was told to cancel its performances or explosives would be set off at Anthony Albanese's house.

Brockwell Park festivals approved by council
Lambeth Council's planning committee voted unanimously in favour of the application despite opposition.

Louvre museum director resigns months after high-profile heist
Laurence des Carrs submitted her resignation to President Emmanel Macron, who said it was "an act of responsibility".

Manhunt under way in Dunedin after reports of shooting
Police are urging people to keep clear of a Dunedin area as they carry out a manhunt.

Christchurch Hospital reaching capacity, Nurses' Organisation says
The hospital was described as "heaving" on Wednesday with some elective surgeries cancelled.

Tourette's needs more understanding, says Bafta winner after racist slur
Casting agent Lauren Evans calls for more education after her Baftas winning night was overshadowed.

Hundreds of submissions opposing retrospective law change pour in
The proposed law change that advocates say will leave vulnerable people $63m worse off received more than 850 submissions in just 2.5 days.

'Everyone can tell you a dog war story' - Te Puna residents battle wandering dogs
Te Puna residents are taking golf clubs and a large tokotoko with them when they go for a walk, using them to fight off wandering dogs.

Confusion as ‘operational error’ impacts trains in Wellington
The trains were up and running again by 6.05pm.

AMD & Meta sign vast AI GPU & CPU infrastructure pact
AMD strikes multi-year 6GW GPU deal with Meta, co-designing custom MI450 chips and aligning CPU, system and software roadmaps.

MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manual system to maintain safe care levels
Pharmacies are falling back on their emergency back-up plans to distribute medication, and doing a lot of unpaid leg-work in the process, following the MediMap hack.

New report exposes potential nitrate pollution in Southland
An estimated 15,000 Southlanders could be drinking water polluted by nitrates according to a new Southland Regional Council report.

Snoop Dogg's surreal Swansea FC visit heralds late drama
The difference between Swansea v Preston and other second-tier matches was that one of the Welsh club's co-owners happens to be a hip-hop legend.

Paramount boosts Warner Bros offer to rival Netflix in takeover bid
Warner Bros says the latest proposal could convince it to abandon the deal it struck with Netflix.

Manhunt underway after firearms incident at Dunedin petrol station
The person drove away from officers at the scene.

French Senate votes on New Caledonia’s future status
French Senators have endorsed a Constitutional amendment text regarding New Caledonia's future status.

TV producers spotted my Insta breast surgery pictures
Broomfield Hospital surgeon Sascha Dua says cameras followed her work and her life as a single mum.

World’s largest coral colony discovered off Australian coast by mother-daughter team

Tiny Baby Wallaby Falling Out of Mom's Pouch Is the Most Chaotic Morning Walk Surprise

Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms

White Ferns batting first as they look to seal T20I series win over Zimbabwe
Follow live coverage of the second Twenty20 international between the White Ferns and Zimbabwe from Seddon Park in Hamilton.

More hospitality and tourism workers report harassment, bullying at work
More than a third of hospitality and tourism workers say they have been pressured into working while sick, not taking holidays or going without other minimum protections, new study says.

Single-digit temperatures on the way for some as ‘sharp cold front’ moves north
A “sharp cold front” is set to bring “some of the coldest air of the year so far to the South Island”.

Large grass fire threatening homes near Clyde
Fire and emergency received a call at around 3.25pm of a report a fire was threatening structures on Springvale Rd.