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Israel to pause daytime fighting to increase Gaza raid
The "tactical pause" applies to about 12km of road in Rafah and will take place every day until further notice.
Ten wounded in Detroit water park shooting
As many as 10 people, including children, have been shot and wounded at a city-run water park in Michigan.
Some Russians make the cut for Olympics but others fail vetting
The first batch of Russian and Belarusian athletes have been cleared to compete at the Olympics, but others have failed a vetting process over the war in Ukraine.
Richard Heydarian: Politics, resources and national security in the Indo-Pacific
Richard Heydarian is a global affairs specialist at the University of Philippines in Manila and is currently in New Zealand. Audio
Lessons in small talk from Princess Anne, The Princess Royal
Last year, Princess Anne was named the hardest-working member of the Royal Family after carrying out 457 engagements. Audio
Russia's 'phoney' and 'dictatorial' ceasefire offer rejected by European leaders
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Vladimir Putin's plan effectively suggested that Ukraine "must withdraw from Ukraine".
Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland
Nearly 90 countries and organizations will be attending the Swiss-hosted Ukraine peace summit over the weekend. Audio
Princess Kate makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
The princess has appeared at Trooping the Colour, an annual military parade marking King Charles' birthday.
Swedish airspace violated by Russian military jet, armed forces say
Sweden's foreign minister has called the incident "unacceptable" and will summon officials from the Russian Embassy to his ministry.
Australian states vying to host Charles and Camilla
Luxury island stays, quokka experiences, and wine tours are all on the cards for the royals during their expected tour later this year.
Pilot who saved lives in Sea World chopper crash dies of cancer
Michael James successfully crash-landed his damaged helicopter, saving the lives of the four New Zealand tourists on board.
Sandy Inglis: Life as a surgeon in Southern Gaza
Kiwi surgeon in Southern Gaza, Dr Sandy Inglis has helped establish a new field hospital in Southern Gaza, under the banner of the ICRC - the International Committee of the Red Cross. Audio
Michael Mosley's 'genius' remembered in tribute programmes
The final edition of the TV doctor's podcast Just One Thing, recorded just weeks before his death, has now been released.
'Mouse jigglers' pretending to work fired by US bank
Staff were sacked after claims they were faking keyboard activity to fool the firm into thinking they were working.
Why women in China are looking to ChatGPT for love
A special version of the chatbot is becoming popular with women who prefer it to real-world dating.
Tesla shareholders approve $74b pay packet for Musk
However, the package is likely to remain tied up in more legal proceedings.
'Prickly' matters discussed with Chinese Premier
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he spent nearly as much time with China Premier Li Qiang speaking on prickly matters as they did on issues of co-operation like trade. University of Canterbury… Audio
G7 agrees on loan deal to support Ukraine with Russian assets
US President Joe Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement.
G7 leaders agree a loan plan for Ukraine
G7 leaders meeting in Bari in southern Italy have agreed to a 50 billion dollar loan plan for Ukraine with the money coming from interest raised off frozen Russian assets. The AP's Philip Crowther… Audio
Chinese Premier welcomed at Government House
China's Li Qiang received a big welcome at Government House in Wellington yesterday. He met the Prime Minister to mark ten years since the two countries established a Comprehensive Strategic… Audio