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What sets heartland New Zealand apart is how tightknit it can be and its incredible nature - a sanctuary amid the rise of polarisation and anger.

Houses will be ready for occupation by November 30, says Revenue Minister. Financial support for survivors staying in rented houses extended until December.

Rhodestown would span about 143ha and include about 1500 sections.

Of the 85 locations in 10 municipalities affected by Cyclone Arnab, normalcy has been restored in 71 locations across seven municipalities so far, say officials

Spring Creek residents have been told to be prepared to evacuate during heavy rain since the council found stopbanks were at catastrophic risk of failure in 2024.

Local governments across country WA are banning smart glasses from public facilities, citing growing concerns over inappropriate use.

Celebrations erupted in Lod, Kafr Manda and Tayibe after Israeli media exit polls projected a combined 18 Knesset seats

Head coach Gregor Townsend on the challenge of finding Scotland's first win over New Zealand and getting high-ball help from Australia.

Wayanad District Collector V. Chelsasini says steps are being taken to ensure that ownership certificates, ration cards with updated addresses, and electricity and drinking water connections are provided to beneficiaries when the houses are handed over.

The Kangaroos arrive in Townsville for their World Cup clash with the Cook Islands needing to improve on their sub-par start to the tournament.

A scrub fire that forced evacuations in the central Otago town of Roxburgh is still uncontained, with crews battling the blaze into the night.

A scrub fire that forced evacuations in the central Otago town of Roxburgh is still uncontained, with crews battling the blaze into the night.

Hundreds of homes are without power and evacuations are under way, as fire crews battle a blaze in Roxburgh.

Hundreds of homes are without power and evacuations are under way, as fire crews battle a blaze in Roxburgh.

Israeli military raid targets at least 15 towns in the northern West Bank, including Nablus and Jenin.

More than 600 volunteers from across the country at Croke Park awards ceremony

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The price of a typical home in a handful of tree-change towns has risen more than 20 per cent in a year.

Melbourne’s property prices are falling, but some tree-change towns have risen by double digits in the past year.

One person is dead and two others have been injured following a fiery three-vehicle crash in King Township early Thursday morning, York Regional Police (YRP) say. Emergency crews were called to the area of Jane Street and Davis Drive West at approximately 4:38 a.m. after reports of a serious collision. Initial reports from police indicated […]

LeBron James opened his 24th season with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and even had a defensive impact as a center in his Sixers debut.

Playing for a new team, he sent a message that he was taking this season seriously.

Military vehicles were seen rolling into Dier Hafar and Maskana Saturday. Thousands have fled the northern Syrian towns in recent days.