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Indonesian security forces ready to rescue hostage pilot but New Zealand wanted plan ditched

Papuan police say New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens is in good health and negotiations are being prioritised, while the rebels say they want a UN-mediated discussion before releasing him.

ABC News

Factbox-Separatist insurgency in Indonesia's Papua region

The kidnapping of 37-year-old New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens by separatist rebels in Indonesia's easternmost region of Papua has thrown a spotlight on the decades-long, low-level insurgency in the remote, resource-rich area.

Reuters

Deadlier and more media savvy, separatist rebels evolve in Indonesia's Papua

Egianus Kogoya, the dreadlocked rebel behind the kidnapping of a New Zealand pilot this month in the highlands of Indonesia’s Papua region, is at the vanguard of an increasingly dangerous and media-savvy insurgency for independence.

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England seam attack ‘licking their lips’ before second Test against New Zealand

Ben Stokes has named an unchanged England team for the second Test against New Zealand that starts on Friday

The Guardian - AU

Sarina Wiegman explains Lionesses’ progression after England retain Arnold Clark Cup

Preparations continued ahead of the summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The Independent UK

New Zealand cyclone missing now in single digits in Hawke's Bay -search and rescue

The number of people missing in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay following Cyclone Gabrielle is now in single figures, search and rescue officials said on Thursday, 10 days after the worst storm to hit the country in decades.

Reuters

A brave new world without a map for employers – are ad-hoc responses the best way forward?

Increasing demands from staff for flexibility in the post-COVID era have left small businesses in New Zealand scrambling.

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'We had to dig our way in': In NZ, the water has receded, but the mud has stayed

In New Zealand, residents want to rebuild their cyclone-ravaged homes — but a hard conversation is on the horizon.

ABC News

Book of the Week: Muriwai, Piha and other lost paradises

The best photography book of the past 12 months

Newsroom.co.nz

Harnessing the power of the period

Two top Kiwi runners are leading the way to help other athletes train to their menstrual cycles, with NZ sports starting to get on board to better understand female health. Kristy Havill writes.

Newsroom.co.nz

The case for an NZ Reconstruction Authority

With a recent run of natural disasters, could a standalone reconstruction agency help NZ recovery and response efforts?

Newsroom.co.nz

England chase magnificent seven as New Zealand battle with Bazball

England aim to continue winning run while the Black Caps will hope to counter tourists’ tactics at their Wellington stronghold

The Guardian - UK

‘This guy’s on fire!’: Stuart Broad’s demolition jobs, as told by his victims

Even at 36, the seamer showed in the first Test against New Zealand that he’s still capable of ripping an innings apart

The Guardian - UK

England icon James Anderson named best bowler in the world for SIXTH time in seven years

Australian skipper Pat Cummins has seen his four year reign as world No.1 come to an end as England's finest James Anderson snatched top spot following his performance against New Zealand

Daily Mirror

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Evening Standard

England could shuffle bowling attack for New Zealand second Test

Ollie Robinson is struggling with an ankle injury, adding to concerns over James Anderson and Stuart Broad

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand’s Tickner swaps Tests for flood clean-up as father’s house destroyed

Two days out from England’s second Test in Wellington came a reminder of more sobering events elsewhere

The Independent UK

Philippine police hunting killers of New Zealand tourist

Philippine police officials say a massive search is underway for two motorcycle-riding men who shot and killed a New Zealand man in a brazen street robbery that officials fear could scare foreign tourists away

The Independent UK

New Zealand’s Blair Tickner saw ‘lives being flipped upside down’ by cyclone

Tickner made his Black Caps debut in the series opener at Mount Maunganui.

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The Independent UK

New Zealand hikes key interest rate to 4.75% despite cyclone

New Zealand’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate by a half-point to 4.75% as it continues trying to wrestle down inflation

Reuters

Pacific 'family' free to form any ties but need to work together, says New Zealand Deputy PM

Pacific island nations are free to form relationships with whichever countries they chose, New Zealand's new deputy prime minister said, but those decisions impact the regional "family", so broad and constant engagement is needed.

ABC News

New Zealand hikes interest rates to 4.75 per cent as country reels from former cyclone Gabrielle

Food drops to isolated communities in New Zealand continue, as authorities work to urgently repair hundreds of kilometres of roads damaged by former cyclone Gabrielle.

The Independent UK

Players must be free to speak on social issues, says Football Australia CEO

Australia will co-host this summer’s Women’s World Cup with New Zealand.

AAP

Australians, Ardern muck in for NZ cyclone clean-up

Australians working in search and rescue roles in New Zealand after Cyclone Gabrielle say their work is uplifting.

Reuters

NZ Prime Minister Hipkins reiterates condemnation of Ukraine war in first call with NATO

New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Hipkins reiterated the country's condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a call with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Secretary Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister said late on Tuesday.

The Conversation

We need to break the cycle of crisis in Aotearoa New Zealand’s arts and culture. It starts with proper funding

In times of crisis, arts, culture and creative experiences play an essential role. Whether through a music gig, a performing arts festival, a visual art exhibit or a well-thumbed book – these bring joy, comfort and relief in troubled times.

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