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4.9 magnitude earthquake hits North Island town
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake has been felt by thousands of people.

Australian regulator examines possible contamination of Indian spice mixes
Australia's food safety agency is collecting information on the possible contamination of spice mixes sold by MDH and Everest.

Seven hours on the phone: Air NZ apologises to customer left in limbo
Air New Zealand has apologised to a customer who was left without a flight plan after the Chicago to Auckland service was cancelled.

'I hope no other family has to be in our position'
Bereaved families hope for lasting change from the UK Covid Inquiry as it starts hearings in Belfast.

Curtains added to bins dubbed an eyesore
Plastic "curtains" added to bins make them "unsightly" and less likely to be used, locals say.

HSBC chief executive unexpectedly steps down
Europe's biggest bank said Noel Quinn will retire after almost five years in the role.

Sports ask government to address water pollution
Water-based sports across the UK are uniting to call on the government to take urgent action to address pollution in rivers, lakes and coastal waters.

Migrants hit by high fees to send money home
Sending money across borders, particularly in Africa, can still be expensive.

A child said monsters were in her room. It was 60,000 bees
Saylor Class had complained of "monsters in the wall" of her room at their farmhouse in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Premier Inn owner Whitbread to cut 1,500 jobs
The company plans to sell or close more than 200 restaurants and expand its hotel business.

Government denies losing track of likely Rwanda deportees
Some asylum seekers earmarked for Rwanda could abscond before they are detained, the Home Office admits.

Senior judges' perks revealed, including Crown limos, free flights for partners
Salaries range from $559,400 for Supreme Court judges, to $437,000 for Employment Court judges.

Drinking water standard for nitrate needs review - Canterbury public health expert
It comes after Greenpeace said drinking water in several towns had nitrates at levels linked to an increased risk of premature and underweight births.

Five 'incredible' British museums nominated for arts prize
Museums in Manchester, London, Skipton and Dundee are nominated for the prestigious Museum of the Year prize.

Gething controversy prompts donations cap review
A cap on donations will be considered after controversy over funding for Vaughan Gething�s campaign.

700 games, 39 titles - Real Madrid's unsung heroes
With 700 Real Madrid games and 39 titles between them, BBC Sport's Andy West explains why Lucas Vazquez and Nacho deserve more praise.

Boy given single nugget in wrap for school lunch
University Academy Holbeach in Lincolnshire says the meal fell short of its expectations.

Drought dries up dam to reveal Centuries-old town
The nearly 300-year-old Philippine town was submerged in the 1970s to build a major reservoir.

SNP seeks new leader as divisions are exposed
Whoever follows Humza Yousaf, who is standing down as Scotland's first minister, inherits formidable challenges.

Woman facing eviction told she would cope sleeping rough
Thurrock Council said it believed Heidi Dodson would cope 'reasonably well' if she was made homeless.

Columbia suspends students defying Gaza protest deadline
As a deadline expires for Columbia activists to disperse, state troopers arrest demonstrators at a Texas university.

BBC onboard Philippine ship hit by Chinese water cannons
The BBC�s Jonathan Head witnessed the confrontation in the disputed South China Sea.