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Doctor breached patient privacy and care standards in abortion consultation, HDC finds

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The Health and Disability Commissioner has found a GP breached a pregnant woman’s rights after discussing her request for an abortion in a busy...

Near miss reported between U.S. military aircraft and JetBlue flight in Caribbean airspace

A JetBlue passenger aircraft narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a US military refuelling plane near the coast of Venezuela, according to reports from...

Roadside drug testing begins in Wellington today

Roadside drug testing has begun in the Wellington District, marking the first stage of a nationwide rollout aimed at cracking down on drug-impaired driving,...

Strong support for KidsCan-delivered meals in Early Childhood Centres – Seymour

A Ministry of Education survey has found strong support among early childhood education (ECE) centres for KidsCan’s role in delivering taxpayer-funded meals to children...

Police seek Mitchell Cole in relation to double homicide at Ruatiti property

Police investigating a double homicide in Ruatiti are seeking assistance from the public to locate a person of interest. Two people were located deceased at...

Bondi gunmen identified as father and son

Police have confirmed that the two gunmen responsible for the deadly attack at Bondi Beach were a father and his adult son, as investigators...

Five gang associates charged with murder over Waikanae home invasion death

Police investigating the death of a man in Waikanae are asking the public for information and vehicle sightings. Police have now charged five gang associates...

Van Velden urges Kiwis to check passport expiry dates ahead of expected renewal surge

Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden is urging New Zealanders to check their passport expiry dates this summer, warning of a sharp rise in...

Bondi hero shot twice while disarming gunman during terror attack

A Sydney fruit shop owner has been hailed as a hero after courageously tackling and disarming a gunman during the deadly terrorist attack at...

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NSW Premier signals tougher gun laws after Bondi terror attack

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NSW Premier Chris Minns has vowed to pursue firearms law reform following the Bondi Beach terror attack, saying existing...

Trump administration sues Georgia county seeking access to 2020 election ballots

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The Trump administration has launched a lawsuit against Fulton County, Georgia, demanding access to voting records from the 2020...

Person of interest detained after deadly shooting at Brown University

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Police have detained a person of interest in connection with a shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island,...

Syrian security forces launch major military operation against ISIS

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Syrian security forces have launched a large-scale operation against suspected ISIS cells across al-Furqlus, al-Quaryatayn and the Syrian Desert...

Former WEF insider says climate change and ESG are ‘multi-trillion dollar scams’

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Desiree Fixler, a former investment banker and ex–chief sustainability officer at Deutsche Bank, has revealed that environmental, social and...

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Thousands hit by IRD tax error

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Police investigate double homicide at Los Angeles home of director Rob Reiner

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Keily Smith’s new release – ‘You Feel Like Home’

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Travel

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North Korea opens ‘world-class’ tourist resort (Video)

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‘Juice Jacking’ warning for travellers using airport USB charging ports

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Kiwi mum warns parents after toddler’s finger severely cut on Singapore Airlines tray table

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Meta changes ad policy after copping €200m fine

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Google’s top 2025 NZ search trends revealed

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Russia says it has liberated key Donbass city of Seversk (Video)

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The EU rolls up in its clown car to rob a bank ‘for Ukraine’

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Bondi death toll reaches 12 as authorities declare mass shooting an act of terrorism

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Bondi shooter identified as Narveed Akram as National Security Committee convenes after attack

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Keep your homes secure this summer – police

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Rare Matchbox car collection worth $30K stolen from Auckland storage unit

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Homicide investigation launched after two deaths at rural Ruatiti property

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Companies fined over $500,000 after Queenstown landslip forces evacuations

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Investigations launched after major airline ticket scam hits Chinese NZ community

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China–Japan tensions flare after confrontation near contested islands

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Hong Kong high-rise death roll reaches 44, hundreds missing as construction bosses arrested

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Government ends contracted emergency housing in Rotorua

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AFL Hall of Famer’s son convicted of rape

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