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Eliza McCartney qualifies for Paris Olympics

New Zealand pole vaulter Eliza McCartney has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Political editors panel: Oranga Tamariki, gangs in headlines as PM heads to Europe

RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch and Newsroom political editor Jo Moir talk over the week's political news. Audio

A winter dip: Swimmers prepare to plunge into freezing Otago lake

Swimming in icy water gives you the shivers but also a buzz, says an enthusiast preparing to spend the weekend at a very cold Otago lake. Audio

Minneapolis's Jovonta Patton prepares for debut on gospel music's biggest stage

"I'm very excited to sing a song that I wrote, I put my hard-earned money and time in, and that it's actually doing what gospel music is supposed to do," Patton said.

One debutant and a new front row for Black Ferns

The Black Ferns have swapped out their front row for this weekend's Pacific Four test against Canada in Ottawa.

New HIV case linked to "vampire facials" at New Mexico spa

A former client tested positive for HIV years after receiving a "vampire facial" at the spa, which has since closed. Health officials are urging other former spa clients to get tested.

Farmers frustrated over synthetic carpets in schools decision

A government decision to fit more than 600 rural schools with synthetic carpet is drawing the ire of many farmers. Audio

Pacific Edge given stay on US decision not to use its tests

Bladder cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge has been handed a lifeline, after a US Medicare Provider said it would delay implementing a decision to no longer cover the company's flagship Cxbladder…

Global dairy prices fall 3.3 percent overall in latest auction

The average dairy price had its biggest fall since early April overnight, with overall prices down 3.3 percent and all other commodities on offer falling in price.

ACT and Greens urge action, not rhetoric, over housing

Politicians on the left and right are at odds over a new housing report, but agree that what is really needed is getting more homes built.

'Kick in the guts' - Super Rugby teams launch appeal against ACC levy

Three of the country's Super Rugby franchises are pursuing an appeal of a District Court ruling over "unfair and unjustified" levy rates through the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).

Arizona secretary of state's office subpoenaed in special counsel 2020 probe

The subpoena requested documents related to a pair of election-related lawsuits filed in 2020 by the Trump campaign and the former head of Arizona's Republican party.

England skittle Australia out but struggle to capitalise

On another sensational day of Ashes action, it was difficult to call who had the advantage as England finished day one of the pivotal third Test on 68-3, having bowled Australia out for 263.

Hotels 'disappointed' by lack of bookings during FIFA World Cup

The Hotel Council says the pace of bookings throughout the world cup is the speed of a "steamboat, not a jetboat". Audio

Affirmative action in admissions and why military academies are exempted

Some constitutional scholars say the Supreme Court's exemption for military academies undercuts the argument for rejecting race-conscious admissions.

Iowa teen gets life in prison for killing Spanish teacher

Willard Miller, who along with Jeremy Goodale pleaded guilty to beating Nohema Graber to death, will be eligible for parole after 35 years.

World has hottest day since records began

Monday's record temperature comes as last month was confirmed as the hottest June in the global record.

Midwives to get 15% rise as part of pay equity negotiations

The pay deal covers more than 1150 midwives employed by Te Whatu Ora. Audio

Florida parents arrested in death of 18-month-old girl left in car overnight

The child was left alone in the car from around 2 a.m. Wednesday until around 11 a.m., police said.

Need an apartment? Prepare to fight it out with many other renters

Securing an apartment in the hottest U.S. cities can mean beating out nearly two dozen other renters, new analysis finds.

U.S. expected to announce cluster munitions in new package for Ukraine

The Biden administration is expected to include controversial cluster munitions for Ukraine in a weapons assistance package on Friday, according to U.S. officials.

Lawyer allegedly kills father who accused him of stealing from family trust

Brandon Labiner was arrested after his sister identified him in surveillance images from the shooting.

Benefits of using your home equity, according to pros

Considering tapping into your home equity? Here's how experts say it can help you.

Massachusetts lawmakers target "affirmative action for the wealthy"

Admissions preference for the children of alumni is under scrutiny following the end of affirmative action at colleges.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait to contest Rotorua for Te Pāti Māori

Prominent Māori leader and Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency chair Merepeka Raukawa-Tait will stand for Te Pāti Māori in the Rotorua electorate.

Man charged after fake firearm pointed out car window in Auckland

Two people have been arrested after a fake firearm was pointed out a car window car on an Auckland highway.

Hooker wants to make a statement in first fight of 2023

Auckland MMA fighter Dan Hooker continues his bid for an elusive UFC title when he returns from injury this weekend.

First Alzheimer's drug to slow disease gets full FDA approval

Leqembi is not a cure, but it is the first drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. It first received an accelerated approval from the FDA earlier this year.

Applying for a mortgage? Make these 3 smart moves first

You can potentially save thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your loan by making these moves.

How SCOTUS' affirmative action ruling could affect corporate diversity

Companies are expected to review their hiring and diversity practices for legal vulnerabilities, according to experts.