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    Here is what we know about Hong Kong's Tai Po fire and the role of bamboo scaffolding
     27 November 2025
    The blaze in Tai Po that engulfed multiple high-rise apartment blocks is still burning, and authorities say it likely sparked in bamboo scaffolding that encased the buildings.
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    One year before his 1978 assassination, California's first openly gay official Harvey Milk recorded his final words
    27 Nov: Harvey Milk had been elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977 — a little over a year later, he would be dead.... more
    US National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular sites
    27 Nov: Changes set to take effect on January 1 will include annual park passes jumping to $US250 for foreign tourists, while US residents will continue to be charged $US80, according to authorities.... more
    Academics hit back after leading universities oppose key environmental legislation
    26 Nov: Australia's top universities have aligned themselves with oil and gas producers, miners and developers on a a key piece of environment legislation, drawing the ire of dozens of academics.... more
    How Amanda's ex used technology to gaslight and abuse her
    26 Nov: Amanda's husband always seemed to just know things. When fiddling around with her social media settings, she discovered how he had been using technology to gaslight her.... more
    The human brain goes through five 'non-linear' stages of development, according to new study
    26 Nov: The data showed there is "non-linear change across development" in the brain, suggesting it does not continue on one steady progression throughout your life.... more
    Mother sentenced to life in prison for New Zealand's 'suitcase murders'
    26 Nov: Hakyung Lee, a New Zealand citizen originally from South Korea, gave her young children orange juice mixed with prescription medicine in mid-2018, before placing their bodies inside two suitcases.... more
    Sir Richard Branson's wife Joan Templeman dies aged 80
    26 Nov: A down-to-earth Scottish woman who preferred to stay out of the spotlight, Ms Templeman was frequently credited by Sir Richard as a stabilising force on his career, providing a counter-balance to his extravagant personality.... more
    Pope Francis's Popemobile transformed into mobile clinic for Gaza children
    26 Nov: A former "Popemobile" used by Pope Francis during his 2014 tour of the Holy Land has been transformed into a mobile health clinic for Gaza's children, but Israeli authorities are yet to give permission for it to enter the war-ravaged strip.... more
    Palestinians left without shelter after Gaza tent cities flood again
    26 Nov: Heavy rain has caused significant flooding in Gaza, with thousands of Palestinians living in tents bearing the brunt of the sudden burst of winter weather.... more

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     13 Nov: Jeffrey Epstein emails suggest Donald Trump knew about his sexual abuse ++++++++++++++++++++
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     International NewsLinks
      26 Nov: Hundreds of international paddlers descend on rarotonga for vaka eiva festival (RadioNZ)
      26 Nov: Lost boys and fairies wins international emmy award (BBCWorld)
      26 Nov: Captivating but confusing - what state is international rugby in? (BBCWorld)
      26 Nov: Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key (BBCWorld)
      26 Nov: Rivals and ludwig scoop international emmys as uk shows win big (BBCWorld)
      24 Nov: England v argentina live updates: can the pumas get the upset at twickenham? (NZ Herald)
      24 Nov: England v argentina - international rugby test (Stuff.co.nz)
      23 Nov: Watch: nasa astronaut captures northern lights from space (Stuff.co.nz)
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     Today's News

    Environment:
    Here is what we know about Hong Kong's Tai Po fire and the role of bamboo scaffolding 8:47

    Entertainment:
    Jimmy Kimmel Live! has renamed its house band after the death of Cleto Escobedo III 8:38

    Business:
    The Reserve Bank Governor is leaving the job tomorrow, with no major regrets about the pace of OCR cuts 8:17

    Entertainment:
    Demi Lovato "expected to be married by a certain age" 8:08

    Soccer:
    Liverpool are tasked with reversing their football form slump in this morning's Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven at Anfield 8:07

    Motoring:
    Auckland Transport's launched consultation on improving congestion on three major routes 7:57

    Environment:
    Hot weather, strong winds and heavy rain are in store for much of the South Island 7:47

    Entertainment:
    Zayn Malik has always felt inspired by Eminem 7:38

    Business:
    Don't bank on any further cuts to the Official Cash Rate 7:37

    Law and Order:
    One year before his 1978 assassination, California's first openly gay official Harvey Milk recorded his final words 7:37

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