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Ambulance boss says Budget must deliver more than ‘short-term Band-aid’ to broken funding model

Analysis: With ageing population and out-of-control fuel costs, a $35m pre-Budget announcement serves only to highlight the existential threat to ambulance services, writes Jonathan Milne.

Newsroom.co.nz

Mowing the lawn: the colonial ghosts haunting our suburban ritual

Real New Zealanders like mowing their lawns. I certainly do. Until I met my partner I thought everyone did. But she and I have strong views on mowing lawns – and they pull in opposite directions.

The Conversation

Govt withholds transfer of three new rail stations to Auckland, citing ‘buffoonery’

A risk to the Govt books of several hundred million dollars means three new rail stations won't become part of Auckland Transport's stable as expected

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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Allegedly Doing Exactly What Queen Elizabeth Banned by Staging Tours to Make Money

Royal commentators say Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reviving the rejected 'half‑in, half‑out' royal model, using glossy overseas trips like their Australia visit to monetise status and blurring the line between public service and personal branding.

International Business Times UK

Govt job cuts spark election fight, with thousands facing unemployment

Today from The Detail: The Government's announcement of massive public sector cuts has ramped up the election year battle - even between Coalition mates

Newsroom.co.nz

Scottish cafe owner acquitted of hate crime over 'anti-Zionist' poster in shop window

A MAN charged with a hate crime after an anti- “Zionist” poster was hung in his cafe window has been acquitted ...

The National (Scotland)

Minister tells Crown companies to ‘get on the bus’ with cost-cutting

But Air NZ, and the three big power gentailers that paid $564m in dividends last year, won't be expected to lay off staff. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Buckingham Palace hosts historic meeting between King Charles and New Zealand’s Māori Queen

New Zealand's Māori Queen, Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō, met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, marking a significant moment for Commonwealth ties. The meeting highlighted discussions on climate challenges, Indigenous leadership, and youth empowerment, aligning with the King's long-standing interests and the evolving role of the monarchy.

The Times of India

Women accused of police murder to face separate trials

A woman accused of fatally striking a police officer with a vehicle at a highway roadblock has sought to be tried for murder separately from her co-accused.

AAP

Pedophile ex-magistrate fights indefinite detention bid

A 2019 medical report finding a pedophile ex-magistrate was not unwilling to control his sexual urges means a fresh report is unnecessary, a court has heard.

AAP

Princess Charlotte Could Be Granted Two Potential Titles When She Grows Up—Including One Surprising Choice—Says Royal Author

The 11-year-old has a bright future ahead.

Marie Claire

USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Sergiño Dest Nearing Return, Tim Ream Setback

U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino will announce his World Cup roster on May 26, whether he feels ready or not.

Sports Illustrated

‘I was Iain Packer’s first victim – I’m running out of time to get justice’

Exclusive: Magdalene Robertson was raped by Emma Caldwell’s killer, Iain Packer, when she was just 15. She is now calling for the police who first investigated him to face their own inquiry before they die

The Independent UK

India celebrates Zohran Mamdani for saying he would ask King Charles to give back Koh-i-Noor diamond

Many Indians view the Koh-i-noor as a symbol of colonial plundering and want it returned – though Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan also lay claim to the 105.6-carat jewel

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The Conversation

Will weakening Treaty provisions in NZ law create more problems than it solves?

On the face of it, the government’s desire to make references to te Tiriti o Waitangi consistent across all legislation sounds reasonable.

The Times of India

The King of Comedy: How Charles III used humour to reprimand Donald Trump in the US Congress

There is, rather conveniently, an actual novel called The Two Georges which imagines a world in which George Washington and King George III settle their differences and the American Revolution never happens. In that version of history, America remains within the British system, the empire adapts, and everyone carries on…

Tom’s Hardware

Toyota’s limited edition $3,500 Crown gaming chair has heating, cooling, and a USB-C seatbelt buckle — Toyota Crown front car seat turned into gaming chair, enjoy in-car comforts while on your PC

The world's largest automaker has branched out into computer chairs with a limited edition model as part of The Crown Collection.

GamesRadar

The pirate game renaissance continues as Manor Lords publisher announces new nautical city builder "that challenges you to think tall"

Pirate fans were already eating good with Windrose and the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake on the way, but now we have Corsair Cove to look forward to

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Olympic Hopeful Hid Multiple Pregnancies And Births From Everyone Before The Last Baby Vanished Without A Trace

Once seen as an Olympic hopeful, Keli Lane’s life unraveled after her newborn daughter vanished without a trace, leaving behind a conviction that still divides Australia decades later.

International Business Times UK

Kate Middleton Allegedly Sets Boundaries with Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie as 'William Era' Begins

Kate Middleton is allegedly backing a hard public line on Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie as the 'William era' begins, deepening the royal rift over Prince Andrew's disgrace.

The Guardian - UK

‘We can’t increase prices any more’: UK hospitality firms hit by cost triple blow

Struggling pubs reel from rising business rates, wages and energy bills, with customers at limit of what they will pay

Sports Illustrated

Channeling the Masters Spirit, Here Are ‘Season’s First Major’-Inspired Items

From shirts to shoes and bags to books, Masters fever is in high gear.

MarketBeat

Corrugated Cash Flow: Hiding in Packaging Stocks

During times of market volatility, industry leaders in the packaging sector showcase impressive pricing power and consistent shareholder returns.

The Conversation

Abuse in Canadian sport is systemic — a landmark report calls for sweeping reform

On March 24, the Future of Sport in Canada Commission released its final report and recommendations for change.

Reason

Second Amendment Roundup: The Citizenship Clause Implicates the Second Amendment.

Aliens here unlawfully or on a nonimmigrant visa are prohibited from possession of firearms.

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