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Dansey Rd crash that killed Sakura Hall: Rotorua court summary details cannabis and sunstrike

His blood THC level was four times the high-risk threshold.

Letters: The billion-dollar question over morality; drug-testing beneficiaries; airfare refunds

OPINION: Success should be celebrated, but so should those who support democracy

El Niño 2026: What growers need to know this season

OPINION: Forecaster says growers should prepare for a season of more weather variability.

Zespri considers China Supply model as Chinese G3 challenges NZ kiwifruit

Zespri is weighing late-season upgrades and a China supply model.

Flávio Bolsonaro, scion of a Brazilian political dynasty now eyeing victory

The imprisoned former president’s son is the favourite to defeat Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the October 25 run-off

Israel a rare dissenting voice as praise pours in for Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay

Advocates of human rights and international justice cheered, even as Israeli officials fumed, after South African jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The 85-year-old drew wide praise for decades of work, including investigating crimes in Rwanda, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.

Iran's IRGC strikes tanker and threatens to target vessels beyond Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned that vessels “violating” its designated routes would be pursued and "punished" anywhere in the region, as maritime agencies reported two further strikes on commercial ships in the Persian Gulf.

He broke records travelling the world. Now there’s one last place to conquer

A small cinema at the top of the South is about to host a bit of a world première – and it was news to them.

Belarus is becoming increasingly Russian

As the country stamps out its national heritage, its neighbour’s propaganda is taking over

Lawsuits blame Fox News for deaths of journalists in Ukraine

This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop revisits a fatal assignment for a Fox News team in Ukraine. On March 14, 2022, a Russian strike hit the crew reporting near the capital Kyiv. Reporter Benjamin Hall was seriously injured and two other journalists were killed. The journalists' families are suing Fox, saying the network put the story ahead of its people. Our guest is NPR's David Folkenflik.

MMC 4Mi Infographic – Sudanese journeys reaching the Western Mediterranean Route (October 2026)

Please refer to the attached Infographic. Key findings The majority (93%) left Sudan because of the war and insecurity, yet most (98%) couldn’t access regular pathways in their search for safety. Journeys to Morocco were often long (16 months on average) and dangerous, with most Sudanese transiting through Libya (78%) and Algeria (96%), where they faced additional forms of violence and abuse. Some 15% tried to settle in an initial destination but later moved onward to another place. Sometimes, persecution and threats targeting migrants (15%) and/or insecurity (10%) in transit countries impacted decisions to continue journeys. A majority (61%) indicated that restrictive migration policies along the way did not influence their decisions. However, these policies forced other respondents (29%) to stay longer than expected in some places, prolonging their exposure to abuse and violence. Upon reaching Morocco, 66% still intended to continue their journey, yet only 6% had made concrete preparations to travel to their next destination. Most respondents were likely to stay in Morocco for extended periods, including 19% who viewed Morocco as their destination. 79% reported benefiting from international protection in Morocco, while another 13% intended to apply for asylum. 79% of respondents reported they were unable to meet their basic needs in Morocco, particularly access to shelter (56%), food (45%), medical assistance (40%) and clothing (30%).

Two Renoir paintings stolen from French museum are recovered

The two works were seized last month when thieves cut through a fence and smashed a window at the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera.

Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Thanksgiving long weekend

It's the long weekend and this will also mark the biggest weekend for K-W Oktoberfest. There's also the Calabash Harvestfest in Rockwood, Kidchella at TheMuseum, various events at local museums and some piano music at the Cambridge Public Library.

Nagaland civil society groups want liquor ban in State lifted

Civil society groups in Dimapur urge lifting Nagaland’s liquor ban, proposing regulated, age-verified access and trial sales to curb illicit alcohol

After 8 months living in Mumbai, Japanese woman questions 'negative' coverage of India: 'Just to get views?'

After spending eight months in India, the Japanese woman questions why social media videos often focus on the country’s problems. Sharing her experiences of living in Mumbai, she explains how everyday life has shaped her perspective on India.

Raymond James start coverage Quince Therapeutics met outperform

As it happened: Election campaign, 9 October

Meanwhile, NZ First is promising to ban fireworks and ACT wants agriculture back on the curriculum.

Department store in Berlin to offer high-end Japanese rice on trial basis

One of the goals of the trial is to raise awareness of high-quality Japanese rice as washoku restaurants in Germany often use non-Japanese varieties.