Israel and Hamas agree to 'first phase' of peace plan; Actor caught up in Winston Peters' home vandalism reveals regrets; Tom Phillips' parents offer 'sincere apology' over son's actions.
Israel, Hamas agree to 'first phase' of Gaza peace plan
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, US President Donald Trump said.
The agreement outlines the biggest breakthrough in months for the two-year-old war.
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters welcomed the news of a deal.
Tom Phillips' parents express 'sincere apology' over son's actions
The parents of fugitive father Tom Phillips, who was fatally shot by police last month, have penned a letter to the community expressing their "sincere apology" for their son's actions.
Phillips had been evading police since December 2021 with his three children before dying in a shootout after police were called to reports of a burglary in the early hours of September 8.
Suspected Auckland drug lab set on fire as police approached
A suspected clandestine drug lab in Auckland's Massey was set on fire today as authorities approached, police say.
Police arrived at the address on Colwill Rd at about 5.30am to execute two search warrants, at two properties believed to be involved in manufacturing drugs.
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Imagine two scenarios. In the first, you’re hiking uphill on a warm day, beads of sweat rolling down your forehead. In the second, you’ve just remembered you have an exam tomorrow and now the palms of your hands are cold and damp.
Both involve sweating but the causes and implications are different, write Amanda Meyer and Monika Zimanyi.
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