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Ikea changing pattern of Auckland shopping
Homeware and furniture shops around Auckland and nearby regions appear to be losing some of their traffic to Swedish retail giant.

Buttons, Titanic, ancient Egypt connecting neurodiverse children
The buttons of every size and colour share little in common except for one thing - a community bringing together children who are passionately devoted to them.

MSC Cruises reveals gigantic new theme park onboard ship

Air force expansion propels Israel to a major military power

Luxon's Singapore visit to formalise crucial trade relationship
A partnership formed last October has already paid dividends during the ongoing Middle East oil crisis.

Liam Lawson involved in dramatic crash and is out of Miami Grand Prix
Follow live updates from the Miami Grand Prix after a dramatic start.

Big NZ First donors argue for tax breaks to save 'unsustainable' racing industry
Major industry donors to NZ First have prepared a report calling for tax breaks for the horse racing and breeding industry.

‘Sitting duck’ cancer patient warns cost of rural care cutbacks could be deadly
A woman with cancer says reduced access to urgent care could put her life at risk.

Verity Johnson: I know I should vote Labour - I just don’t want to
Labour has spent the last two years ignoring their faithful.

Bath beaten by Bordeaux in pulsating Champions Cup semi-final
Bath are outgunned by Bordeaux-Begles on France's Atlantic coast in the English side's first top-tier European semi-final in 20 years.

Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say
A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, the US African Command said.

Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.

Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains
Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.

Death of 11 week-old Azariah Levi preventable, coroner finds
The parents did not any antenatal or postnatal care, driven by a mistrust of the health system, the coroner said.

Formula 1 live updates: Liam Lawson retires from Miami Grand Prix after collision with Pierre Gasly
All the action from the Miami International Autodrome.

Israel to detain two Gaza flotilla activists until Tuesday

Cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime body says

Bank Hapoalim to open 54 Israeli museums, heritage sites with free admission over May weekends

Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital from Old Trafford after falling ill
Sir Alex Ferguson has been taken to hospital after falling ill at Old Trafford ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League match against Liverpool.

Super Rugby Pacific wrap: Did second half surge mask Blues warning signs?
After a lacklustre first half against Moana Pasifika, an annoyed Blues coach Vern Cotter looked like a farmer who had been told to decorate his woolshed in pink wallpaper.

Baby boy died after his parents attempted to treat his ‘faltering growth’ at home
Mistrust of the health system led to a home birth. 11 weeks later, a baby was dead

Murphy & Wu level in world final after spectator ejected for jumping barrier
Shaun Murphy recovers from 3-0 down to draw level at 4-4 against Wu Yize in the first session of their World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre.

Two women die trying to cross Channel in small boat
The boat, carrying 82 people, ran aground on a beach in northern France, says local official.

Mild and mostly dry bank holiday but heavy showers possible for some
Temperatures across the UK are expected to take a dip, with the potential for some heavy showers and thunder in some areas.