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Labour Marks The Passing Of Pope Francis
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins joins those mourning the passing of Pope Francis. “I’m very sad to hear of Pope Francis’ passing. We honour the life and service he gave to people around the world, ...
PM Sends Condolences On Passing Of Pope Francis
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today expressed the Government’s condolences to the Holy See and to Roman Catholics in New Zealand and around the world on the passing of Pope Francis. “It is a time ...
New Zealand Catholics Mourn Death Of Pope Francis
Auckland Bishop Steve Lowe said Catholics across New Zealand are praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis and in thanksgiving for his servant leadership. Pope Francis, who was elected Pope ...
Wellington’s Dylan Early Is NZ’s 2025 Masters Scrabble Champion
NZ Masters Scrabble Championship competitors / Supplied. Dylan Early of Wellington has become New Zealand’s 41st Masters ...
UN Forum Calls For Urgent Action To Tackle Growing Challenges In Asian And Pacific Cities
As Asia and the Pacific faces an unprecedented urban transformation, with cities preparing to absorb 1.2 billion more people by 2050 – roughly twice the population of ASEAN – government leaders, city ...
Fatal Crash: Mangakino
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Waipapa Road, Mangakino earlier today. The two-vehicle crash was reported just after 4pm. One person died at the scene, two others have been ...
Football Round-Up: Auckland FC Must Wait For Title Win, But That’s A Good Thing
On Saturday night, Marcus Antonsson's late finish was chalked off in Western Sydney Wanderers 2-2 draw with the Black Knights' nearest rivals, Melbourne City, and thankfully so, because Auckland now ...
Liam Lawson At The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: What You Need To Know
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Starts: 5am Monday 21 April. It's go-time in the Gulf for Liam Lawson, who has qualified in his best position yet thi ...
Community Housing Builds Stalled As Providers Left Without Financial Security
Some community housing providers are left without the financial security they need to keep building after the government ...
Will A New Chief Science Advisor Be Appointed Soon?
The prime minister may soon be a step closer to appointing a new chief science advisor, with a critical report into the science sector expected to be delivered in the next couple of weeks.
‘It’s Bloody Rude’: Cyclone Victims Hit With Unexpected Rates
Kerry Tong says his Category 3 land in Eskdale is a thorn in his side. He claims agents handling the buyout of his ...
Uplifting New Fiction From Michael Thompson
Just as he’s planning his escape, something changes. He develops a gift, an extraordinary insight for any doctor: a sense of ...