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University athletes deserve a better deal

Breakthrough performances in Indian athletics this year, including Himanshi Malik's 51.76s 400m run, highlight the need for dope-testing at varsities Nationals.

The Hindu

Scotland Office ‘doesn’t know’ how many staff work in capital hub

THE Scotland Office has claimed it does not know how many staff it has working in its flagship Edinburgh hub.

The National (Scotland)

Renewables and tourism partnership 'to invest £10m in Highlands annually'

A PROJECT aiming to invest £10 million into the Highlands every year by bringing together two key industries could be “transformative” ...

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NATIONAL SHOOTING TRIALS | Sift Kaur Samra tops rifle 3-position with ease

Sift Kaur Samra tops women's rifle 3-position event with 464.8, beating Olympian Anjum Moudgil by 3.1 points.

The Hindu

ACT's attempt at regulatory reform in NZ has failed 3 times already – what's different now?

As part of its coalition deal with National, the ACT Party is preparing to resurrect its “regulatory responsibility” legislation for the fourth time. This is despite the idea having been consistently rejected since 2007.

The Conversation

Winston Peters rules out expelling Russian ambassador

Russia's ambassador will remain in New Zealand after a decision from Foreign Minister Winston Peters, who is also mulling the future of envoy Jacinda Ardern.

AAP

National Badminton | Rituparna has it easy against Chitwan

Former National women's singles champion Rituparna Das is on a comeback trail despite injuries, aiming to regain her world ranking of 44 in 2017.

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NZ government axes $7b in projects as forecasts worsen

New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the previous government were "economic and fiscal vandals", revealing a worsening set of economic forecasts.

AAP

The other important numbers national motorsport must consider

The National section of Autosport magazine's 7 December issue contained plenty of numbers. These were all related to grid sizes, but they are not the only figures that are important when it comes to assessing the health of club motorsport.

Autosport

A slick show from its men gives Petroleum a record-extending 27th title in National table tennis

Petroleum & RBI win 27th & 1st titles respectively in National Table Tennis Championship.

The Hindu

“A Whammy pedal might be sacrilege on a vintage National, but live, it’s really interesting!” Troy Redfern may play slide guitar, but he doesn’t want to sound like Derek Trucks – and his bold solo approach blazes a new blues trail

There's already a lot of hype about the British blues maestro's new Kickstarter-funded album. Redfern checks in to share his unconventional gear pairings, and how his solos are informed by Frank Zappa's musical philosophy

Guitar World

Further MPs admit taking Maori classes on public purse

New Zealand's government is being accused of hypocrisy on taxpayer-funded classes after revelations parliament paid for the PM to learn Maori language te reo.

AAP

The 10 best indie albums of 2023

Returning superstars, bright young things and cult heroes ensured that 2023 was a banner year for indie

Louder

When Michelle Mone put The National 'on legal notice' over Albert Einstein claim

BARONESS Michelle Mone is back in the headlines again after a car-crash interview in which she insisted she has not “done anything wrong”…

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The week in theatre: The Little Matchgirl and Happier Tales; Cold War; Pandemonium – review

There’s a puppet but no happy ending at Emma Rice’s fine new Somerset venue; Elvis Costello soundtracks a postwar Polish love story; and Armando Iannucci bravely tries to satirise the Tory party

The Guardian - UK

Indhu Rubasingham’s National Theatre in-tray: lure megastars, deal with crises and define an era

The incoming artistic director at the NT must lead the institution and the industry, while choosing plays new and old for three stages. The job is a test of nerve and integrity

Evening Standard

OPINION - Indhu Rubasingham: why she's the perfect choice for head of the National Theatre

The outgoing director of the Kiln inherits a strong artistic legacy but the finances are a lot less fun

The National (Scotland)

Experts condemn UK Government's 'unacceptable' axing of disabled minister

EXPERTS have condemned the Conservatives after they quietly scrapped the role of minister for disabled people, saying that “right now, it…

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'As a refugee in Glasgow, I don't feel safe in my current accommodation'

A REFUGEE living in Glasgow has said they “do not feel safe” in their current accommodation after the city formally declared a housing emergency…

The Guardian - UK

Michael Blakemore obituary

Acclaimed theatre director admired for his productions of Kiss Me Kate and Copenhagen

The Guardian - UK

Strapped, stressed, axed: is it curtains for theatre’s artistic directors?

Indhu Rubasingham has been named as the National’s new head. But elsewhere, theatres are ditching this once coveted role altogether. Can a theatre really manage without one?

The Guardian - UK

‘She will make the National Theatre truly feel national’: applause for Indhu Rubasingham appointment

As she is named the National Theatre’s first female director, those who have worked with Rubasingham praise her warmth, rigour and willingness to take risks

The Conversation

Standardised testing could be compulsory in NZ primary schools – what can we learn from the past?

New Zealand primary and intermediate schools could soon be required to test children’s reading, writing and maths at least twice a year, using a standard template to report results to parents.

The Independent UK

National Theatre appoints Indhu Rubasingham as first female director

She succeeds Rufus Norris, under whose leadership the theatre enjoyed its biggest audiences

The Guardian - UK

Indhu Rubasingham chosen as National Theatre’s next director

Artistic director of the Kiln theatre will take over from Rufus Norris in spring 2025

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