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    Israel-aligned anti-Hamas Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed
     5 December 2025
    Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab, whose anti-Hamas group had been supported by Israel, has been killed after an attack in southern Gaza.
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    Pentagon watchdog releases report on Pete Hegseth's use of Signal app
    5 Dec: The 84-page report finds US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated policy and could have put American troops at risk when he used the Signal app to discuss military strikes in Yemen.... more
    Israel to compete at Eurovision Song Contest in 2026, prompting several nations to withdraw
    5 Dec: Public broadcasters in Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands say they will not participate in next year's event and more are expected to follow.... more
    Today in History, December 5: How Prohibition was brought down by gangsters, bootleggers and violence
    5 Dec: Prohibition was officially repealed on December 5, 1933. But the beginning of its end can be traced back years earlier — to a highly-publicised massacre by firing squad.... more
    A blend of Cool Runnings, Eddie the Eagle: The Filipino curling team on the cusp of an Olympic spot
    5 Dec: The idea of the Philippines curling team reaching the Winter Olympics has a hint of Cool Runnings about it, while one team member, Alan Frei, has more than a suggestion of Eddie the Eagle. But at the heart of this story is a genuine sporting fairytale that is one step away from becoming an Olympic legend.... more
    AUKUS will survive Trump, says Australia's top diplomat in London Stephen Smith
    5 Dec: The trilateral agreement has come under significant scrutiny, but Australia's top diplomat in London says he believes its future is assured.... more
    What does Vladimir Putin wants from his state visit to India and his meeting with Narendra Modi?
    5 Dec: The Russian leader's first state visit to India in nearly four years is expected to focus heavily on trade amid a backdrop of international sanctions and Donald Trump's tariff policy.... more
    Condoms and contraceptives to become more expensive in China as Beijing accelerates push to lift birth rate
    4 Dec: China is ending a decades-long tax exemption on contraceptives to push up its birth rate. Experts say the change could leave women and young people more vulnerable.... more
    Here's what is known about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's islands in the Caribbean
    4 Dec: Little St James is commonly referred to "Epstein Island" and according to attorneys for his accusers, the island was the site of many crimes committed against underage girls.... more
    Transgender women will no longer be allowed to join two of the UK's leading groups for women and girls
    4 Dec: Two of the UK's leading groups for women and girls will stop offering membership to trans women in the aftermath of a Supreme Court ruling.... more

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     13 Nov: Emails reveal former prince Andrew talked to Jeffrey Epstein long after claiming he cut contact +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     14 Nov: What we know about the ties between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     13 Nov: Jeffrey Epstein mentioned Donald Trump in several newly released emails. This is what he said ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     14 Nov: Epstein email says Andrew had photo taken with accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     15 Nov: Jeffrey Epstein emails show he kept tabs on Donald Trump for years ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     13 Nov: Jeffrey Epstein emails suggest Donald Trump knew about his sexual abuse ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     18 Nov: Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for student crackdown +++++++++++++++++++

     International NewsLinks
      5 Dec: Air new zealand updates rules of portable power bank usage on flights (RadioNZ)
      5 Dec: Academic who took a stand over the word ‘hey’ in emails lets it go and gets on with life (Stuff.co.nz)
      5 Dec: Auckland man jailed over global child sexual abuse ring after customs sting (Stuff.co.nz)
      5 Dec: 'lea tupu'anga': tongan short film mother tongue eyes oscars nomination (RadioNZ)
      4 Dec: Can’t open excel attachments in outlook? this annoying bug is to blame (PC World)
      3 Dec: New zealand women's rafting team head to malaysia to compete (RadioNZ)
      3 Dec: 'majestic' mt taranaki picture wins international photograph of the year award (RadioNZ)
      3 Dec: Humanforce appoints liam mcneill to drive international growth (ITBrief)
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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    The inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series next year is set to feature a double-header 15:57

    Cricket:
    Four West Indian wickets have fallen so far in the second session, on day four of the opening cricket test against New Zealand in Christchurch 15:07

    Soccer:
    Contrasting results last time out have Wellington Phoenix fans hoping for a breakthrough Kiwi A-League derby result, while their hosts will want to resume normal service 14:57

    International:
    Israel-aligned anti-Hamas Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed 14:17

    Law and Order:
    NZ’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach 14:07

    Law and Order:
    Menzies Aviation has been slapped with a 150-thousand-dollar fine, for biosecurity breaches 13:47

    Accident and Emergency:
    One person's died and another's seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 north of Dannevirke - at Matamau 13:27

    International:
    Pentagon watchdog releases report on Pete Hegseth's use of Signal app 13:07

    Law and Order:
    Police have found a suitcase with a revolver and high-powered BB guns - after searching a vehicle spiked after it fled across Auckland last night 13:07

    Rugby League:
    Boxing promoter George Rose believes Nelson Asofa-Solomona can be his true aggressive self now he's ditched rugby league for prizefighting 12:27

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