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German government spending only thing preventing GDP fall, Bundesbank says

Kenya holds a memorial service for 16 victims of last month's girls school fire

Timmy, Germany's humpback whale, likely lived for only 5 days after controversial rescue effort

Lululemon targets 100% renewable electricity in China by 2030

‘Fire seems to be getting worse’: Passengers evacuated after fire breaks out at Wellington Airport
Six fire service appliances were present including two ladder trucks.

Climate change boosts risk of bacteria-infected seafood, water
Scientists warn people with certain conditions can end up severely impacted.

'I just kept saying sorry': Dad speaks out after boy, 11, attacked on bus
A Papamoa father is demanding more school buses after his son was punched and kicked by a grown man on a public service.

Popular Pams and Market Kitchen sauces recalled over glass jar fault
Consumers are being urged not to eat affected products after concerns damaged jars could contain glass fragments.

Japan launches H3 rocket powered solely by liquid-fuel engines

Concerns raised after unmanned dinghy found at Doubtless Bay
Police are wanting to find the owner to make sure no one is missing or in distress.

Kea conservationists appeal to local government for help to save native birds
Arthur's Pass locals have found the friendly native birds have been their own worst enemies in their fight for survival.

Two ‘suspicious’ fires at gardening guru's former 'Quarter Acre Paradise'
Police are investigating two suspicious morning fires that broke out just hours apart at the same Auckland property.

Why Has Defence Secretary John Healey Resigned?
Defence Secretary John Healey resigns in latest blow to Starmer.

Jailed South Korea ex-president gets 30 more years for sending drones into North
Prosecutors argued that Yoon ordered the operation to provoke Pyongyang and create a pretext for martial law.

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.

German central bank lowers 2026 growth forecast to 0.5% over Iran war

Health ministry launches review into effects of nitrate in water
It comes as campaigners renew calls to slash nitrate limits following Denmark's newly-formed coalition government agreeing to drastically lower its limit.

Fire at Wellington Airport terminal
A passenger in the terminal said "you could see smoke and smell it".

West Coast man charged after alleged online grooming operation
Police allege a 54-year-old travelled to meet a person he believed was 13 years old.

From a state house to rising star: Why James Meager could one day be PM
“Everybody who I have spoken to, about you in the lead up to this interview has said, ‘he will be the prime minister one day’”, says Rebecca Wright. Here’s how he responded.

Japan Set For 30-Year Rate High: Leadership Turmoil Raises Uncertainty

India willing to let fiscal deficit widen to 4.8% of GDP, Bloomberg News reports

South Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 30 years over drone op

Old temperature graphic falsely linked to recent heatwave in India

Locals help rescue kayaker after cries for help heard in harbour
A man was found suffering from the cold after an overnight search in Whangaroa Harbour.

Missing teen last seen at Wellington train station
Deziah, 14, was last seen near Paraparaumu railway station on Thursday afternoon.

SPCA raises alarm over 'constantly pregnant' breeding dogs
The animal welfare organisation wants dog breeders licensed, clear regulations and an updated code of welfare.

Two Mt Eden-sized prisons needed as law-and-order policies swell prison population
With a 3700 person increase to the Corrections’ muster, taxpayers could be billed an extra $745 million per year.

Defence coach Edwards negotiating France exit
Shaun Edwards' departure from France's national team is being negotiated after nearly seven years on their staff.