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Ben Duckett ‘solely focused’ on seizing every opportunity to play for England

The left-handed batter is without any type of central contract so could have dipped his toes into the Pakistan Super League.

The Independent UK

Kings thrash Breakers in game three of NBL grand final

The Kings are within striking distance of the NBL trophy after comfortably beating the New Zealand Breakers in game three of the championship series in Sydney.

AAP

Video released by Papuan fighters holding NZ pilot hostage warns 'ordeal could go on for a long time'

A New Zealand pilot, being held hostage in Indonesia's remote Papua region, warns his family that his ordeal "could go on for a long time," in a message sent via the rebels who are holding him captive.

ABC News

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Rebels in Indonesia's Papua call in NZ hostage video for UN mediation

A New Zealand pilot who was taken hostage last month by rebels in Indonesia's Papua region has appeared in videos put out by separatists calling for the United Nations to mediate in the conflict in the resource-rich region.

Reuters

Woman sentenced for concealing information about pilot's death

A woman who helped conceal the hit-and-run death of a New Zealand pilot near Singleton was influenced by "misplaced loyalty", a district court judge says.

Newcastle Herald

New Zealand's childcare is among the most expensive in the world. But tax rebates are not the answer

Some eight months out from this year’s election, the National Party has launched a new tax rebate policy to help reduce childcare costs. At the same time, Australia and Canada are abandoning their own rebate policies for failing to really address childcare affordability issues.

The Conversation

The road to March 15: 'networked white rage' and the Christchurch terror attacks

The massacres of March 15 2019 at two Christchurch mosques confirmed the far right remains a constant threat to public order and safety in New Zealand, and that this threat was largely overlooked by security and intelligence agencies.

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When and where Prince George's first solo tour might be - and he could copy uncle Harry

One day Prince George will be a senior working royal and will undertake solo tours around the Commonwealth and the world - but where and when will his first visit be?

Irish Mirror

Giant Māori octopus to star at Tasmania's Ten Days on the Island art festival

When Lisa Reihana constructed an enormous octopus based on a Māori creation story, she never intended it to leave its home in New Zealand. Now, in its Australian debut, the inflatable sculpture is featuring in Tasmania's Ten Days on the Island festival.

ABC News

Farmers’ self-interest should encourage climate mitigation, if nothing else

Most of the fossil fuel sources of methane, such as leaks from wells and pipelines, can be easily and cheaply fixed. But solving agricultural and food emissions is a much bigger task requiring much research and new technology, says Rod Oram

Newsroom.co.nz

This week's bestselling books

The latest Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list, described by Steve Braunias

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From AFL to rugby sevens, Warbrick finds league home

Ahead of a round-two clash with Canterbury, Melbourne winger Will Warbrick says he's best suited to playing rugby league after stints in AFL and rugby sevens.

AAP

NZ's smokefree law will reduce the number of tobacco retailers – here's what people who smoke think of that

New Zealand’s smokefree law, which came into effect in January, introduces several world-first endgame measures, including removing most nicotine from smoked products, disallowing product sales to anyone born on or after January 1 2009, and a major reduction in the number of tobacco retail outlets nationwide (from about 6000 to…

The Conversation

New Zealand public servant accused of spying for China

A Chinese-born public servant says he has been wrongfully harassed by the New Zealand's Security Intelligence Service.

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NZ pitch invader 'idiots' prompt calls for tougher laws

Injuries to two security guards during pitch invasions at an NRL game in New Zealand have brought calls for tougher laws at sporting events.

ABC News

Research tracks Australian southern right whales to feeding grounds for first time

Researchers are creating the first summer feeding data since whaling records in a bid to better understand the movements of an endangered species.

Newsroom.co.nz

Pandemic madness 'just a rehearsal'

A prophecy of the rabbit holes and disinformed thinking of climate change denialism to come

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Cyclone Gabrielle's impact on New Zealand's 'fruit bowl'

Cyclone Gabrielle has devastated fruit and vegetable crops in New Zealand's fruit bowl: Hawkes Bay.

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Beach Ferns duo block dark day and aim for Paris

Beach volleyball duo Shaunna Polley and Alice Zeimann left last year's Commonwealth Games dejected. But they've bounced back to become Asian champs, with their sights set on the Paris Olympics, and a special appearance on home sand next week.

The New Daily

Next Star Wars film in the decades-old franchise set to include a surprise star in Skywalker story

The next Star Wars film in the decades-long franchise might include a surprise role from its writer, New Zealand director Taita Waititi.

The Independent UK

Women’s sport is bigger and better than ever in 2023 – rundown of the best in the calendar

It promises to be an extremely exciting year for women’s sport

The New Daily

New Zealanders all traced after Cyclone Gabrielle

All New Zealanders have been accounted for after Cyclone Gabrielle and the costs of the disaster are tracking lower than first thought.

The Guardian - AU

Buried by mud and silt, New Zealand’s farms face ‘10-year recovery’ – picture essay

Livelihoods in tatters after months of relentless rain and extreme weather – and the clean-up is just beginning

The Conversation

NZ has a history of prominent public servants who were also outspoken public intellectuals – what’s changed?

It’s been a difficult time for senior public servants recently – at least it has been for those willing to express their political views publicly. One has been sacked, another offered his resignation, and yet another has been questioned by a parliamentary select committee.

The Conversation

First the floods, then the diseases -- why NZ should brace for outbreaks of spillover infections from animals

When Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand in February, it left a trail of destruction across the North Island. At least 11 people died, and more than 10,000 were displaced. Bridges were washed out (35 in the Hastings district alone), roads closed and communications cut.

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