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English Language Bill: No changes suggested by Justice Select Committee
The Justice Select Committee has recommended a bill to make English an official language be passed without any changes, despite strong opposition to the move.

‘This feels like Cuba’: Powerless for days as storm leaves homes freezing
Claire Oram is fed up with power cuts to her Titahi Bay home that leave her cold and out of pocket.

Tennis star Boris Becker interview: I have lost 95 percent of my friends
From Wimbledon wunderkind to Wandsworth jailbird, German tennis legend Boris Becker opens up on life behind bars and rebuilding his career.

Germany shatters heat record for second day in a row

Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban

Austrian climber dies in fall in southern Germany

Fifa World Cup: Portugal v Croatia live updates, Round of 32 clash
Portugal and Croatia clash in Toronto in the round of 32.

Short flight becomes 25-hour travel ordeal after three failed attempts to land in Wellington
What should have been a straightforward trip to Wellington became a 25-hour ordeal involving three failed landing attempts, hours stuck on the tarmac, changing plans and frustrated passengers questioning how the situation was handled.

Tell us your favourite FIFA World Cup moment of the week
We’ve now had nearly two weeks of FIFA World Cup action, and the tournament is really starting to hit its stride.

Lightning fears forces NZ U20s rugby game to be abandoned
The New Zealand under-20 team were deemed 38-21 winners over Japan in their opening World Rugby championship after it was abandoned because of lightning.

Colombia v Portugal - FIFA World Cup
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup game between Colombia and Portugal in Miami.

Wanaka tap freezes mid-flow as South Island shivers through icy blast
Winter’s icy hand has gripped the South Island with temperatures dropping to -8 in some part.

An injured kaka landed on her deck. Then Auckland discovered the birds were back
From hosting 50-person choral performances to welcoming rare native parrots, Platform House offers a beautifully light-filled, modern take on central Auckland living.

Inside Kick: The controversial streaming giant the world can’t pin down
Built by the billionaire founders of crypto casino Stake, Kick is chasing Twitch from Australia while fending off lawsuits and questions over gambling.

Unused All Whites striker opens up on World Cup heartbreak
The veteran forward says he will be thinking about his tournament omission for a while as he weighs up his footballing future.

Question time not campaign time
Question Time this week strayed briefly into an election debate when coalition partners vied for credit for policy ideas.

Fifa World Cup: DR Congo v Uzbekistan live updates of Group K clash
DR Congo need a win to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Two seriously injured in Hamilton service station fight
Emergency services were called to Avalon Drive in the western suburb of Nawton around 10pm on Saturday.

Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.

Man arrested after petrol station brawl leaves two seriously injured
Two people remain in hospital following a Saturday night fight at a Hamilton service station that drew a heavy police response.

Anzac Day showdown: All Blacks and Wallabies lock in historic tests
The All Blacks will play three Anzac Day tests in Brisbane, Australia, over the next six year with the first on Sunday April 25 next year.

Brooke van Velden's replacement to be named at ACT's annual meeting
Expect loud pink shirts and loud rebuttals to political friends and foes alike at the meeting.