Group urges shelving of Tarras airport plan

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Apr 18

A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods Dubai's airport

Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain

More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.

Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.

Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.

Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.

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Apr 16

New Zealand A&P Agricultural Show cancelled this year: Organisers of the show in Christchurch say it's not financially viable.

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514476/new-zealand-a-and-p-agricultural-show-cancelled-this-year

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Apr 18

Vegan chocolate crowned Supreme Champion at Outstanding Food Producer Awards: Mind Your Temper's Black Forest Bonbon is being touted as 'so good it doesn't taste ...

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Are rugby stadiums really worth it?: Opinion - Large stadiums are sold as an economic boon, but the reality is they tend to require significant investment ...

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514731/are-rugby-stadiums-really-worth-it

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15-strong NZ athletics team named for Olympics: A pair of reigning World Indoor champions and two former Olympic medallists headline the athletics team for this ...

rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514686/15-strong-nz-athletics-team-named-for-olympics

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Apr 17

Jimmy Barnes adds Dunedin date to tour: Veteran Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes has added a Dunedin date to his upcoming New Zealand tour. Barnes ...

odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/jimmy-barnes-adds-dunedin-date-tour

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Apr 18

Hear me out: You can shove your reusable period products: Yes, they're better for the environment. No, that's not a good enough reason for me to use ...

thespinoff.co.nz/society/19-04-2024/hear-me-out-you-can-shove-your-reusable-period-products

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Dubai Airport runway submerged as heavy rains batter UAE: Social media platforms were flooded with images and videos showcasing the deluge and its aftermath ...

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All 28 road tunnels in New Zealand ranked from worst to best: An essential guide to all the holes you can drive through in this country.

thespinoff.co.nz/society/20-04-2024/all-28-road-tunnels-in-new-zealand-ranked-from-worst-to-best

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Apr 12

Bridge failure cuts South Island main trunk rail line: Freight will be moved on trucks to keep the Invercargill to Christchurch rail link open after a bridge ...

odt.co.nz/regions/south-canterbury/bridge-failure-cuts-south-island-main-trunk-rail-line

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Apr 18

Auckland’s dumped Commonwealth Games bid has lessons for Christchurch: The crippling cost and complexity of Christchurch’s Commonwealth Games ambitions have ...

newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/18/aucklands-dumped-commonwealth-games-bid-has-lessons-for-christchurch/

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Apr 18

World's Best Airports 2024: Singapore Changi Loses Crown to Qatar's Doha Hamad

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LIVE: Heavy rains, hail batter UAE; landslides cause two roads to collapse in northern emirates - News | Khaleej Times

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Apr 10

First New Zealand female wrestler named for Olympics: "It's a dream come true," says Nelson-born Tayla Ford, who has been selected for this year's Games in Paris ...

rnz.co.nz/news/sport/513974/first-new-zealand-female-wrestler-named-for-olympics

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Apr 18

Dubai airport struggles to resume flights after heavy rains leave runways underwater

cnn.com/2024/04/18/travel/dubai-airport-struggles-to-resume-flights-after-heavy-rains-left-runways-underwater/

Quick Glance: Challenges faced by Dubai Airport after heavy rainfall

Dubai International Airport is in disarray following heavy rainfall, resulting in flooded runways.

Numerous stranded passengers are waiting in terminals due to flight cancellations and delays.

Emirates and Flydubai are apologizing to affected passengers and working to restore flight operations.

The United Arab Emirates are dealing with the consequences of extreme rainfall causing traffic disruptions and damages in various cities.

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Apr 13

How Christchurch got sucked into an eye-wateringly expensive cathedral rebuild: The great and the good ‘saved’ Christ Church Cathedral from demolition but is a ...

newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/10/how-christchurch-got-sucked-into-an-eye-wateringly-expensive-cathedral-rebuild/

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Apr 17

Their partially sighted cat went missing on a flight. Weeks later they still don’t know what happened to it

cnn.com/travel/article/aegean-airlines-loses-cat-rodri/

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Apr 18

Indonesia's Mount Ruang erupts and shuts an airport as residents leave homes: Indonesian authorities closed an international airport and residents left homes ...

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Apr 10

What’s going on with Jacinda Ardern and the Christchurch Call?: David Seymour called Ardern’s anti-extremism initiative 'ineffectual grandstanding' ...

thespinoff.co.nz/politics/10-04-2024/whats-going-on-with-jacinda-ardern-and-the-christchurch-call

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Angela Blackmoore murder: Pair sentenced to at least 10 years' jail: David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum have been sentenced to life with no parole for 10 ...

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514697/angela-blackmoore-murder-pair-sentenced-to-at-least-10-years-jail

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Apr 14

Christchurch playwright scoops an award trifecta with The Odyssey : Two playwrights have won this year’s Adam NZ Play Award: Dan Bain from Christchurch for The ...

rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/culture-101/audio/2018934040/christchurch-playwright-scoops-an-award-trifecta-with-the-odyssey

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Apr 10

How Christchurch got sucked into an eye-wateringly expensive cathedral rebuild: The great and the good ‘saved’ Christ Church Cathedral from demolition but is a ...

newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/10/how-christchurch-got-sucked-into-an-eye-wateringly-expensive-cathedral-rebuild/

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Apr 10

Australian DJ Fisher announces much-anticipated New Zealand tour in 2025: It’s been six years since Aussie music producer and DJ extraordinaire Fisher brought ...

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Apr 16

Missing Chch 12-year-old may have travelled south: The family of 12-year-old girl who has gone missing in Christchurch are asking anyone who has seen her to ...

odt.co.nz/news/national/missing-chch-12-year-old-may-have-travelled-south

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Apr 13

All trains over Rangitata Rail Bridge suspended after damage from flood waters: High flood waters washed away one of the 34 piers on the 610-metre long rail ...

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514179/all-trains-over-rangitata-rail-bridge-suspended-after-damage-from-flood-waters

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Apr 18

Christchurch mum pleads for safe return of missing son: A Christchurch mother has pleaded for the safe return of her 15-year-old son who went missing two weeks ...

odt.co.nz/news/national/christchurch-mum-pleads-safe-return-missing-son

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Apr 09

NZ to host England tests in Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton: New Zealand is expecting big crowds when it hosts England in tests in Christchurch ...

reuters.com/sports/cricket/nz-host-england-tests-christchurch-wellington-hamilton-2024-04-09/

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Apr 10

Eid al-Fitr: Sighting of new moon over New Zealand confirmed: Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan.

rnz.co.nz/news/national/513955/eid-al-fitr-sighting-of-new-moon-over-new-zealand-confirmed

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Apr 17

Dubai International Airport says bad weather causing significant disruption: Flights have been delayed or diverted and impacted by displaced crew.

straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/dubai-international-airport-says-bad-weather-causing-significant-disruption

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Unstable weather: Dubai Metro extends operating hours for today - News | Khaleej Times

khaleejtimes.com/uae/unstable-weather-dubai-metro-extends-operating-hours-for-today

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Kuala Lumpur airport shooting suspect arrested in Kelantan amid nationwide manhunt

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Apr 16

Heavy rains cause rare flooding in Dubai: Heavy rains battered parts of the Middle East on Tuesday, appearing to flood the tarmac at the Dubai International ...

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Apr 12

As Ramadan ends, thousands celebrate Eid al-Fitr in New Zealand: Close to 15,000 gather in Auckland to celebrate the end of the most blessed month in the Islamic ...

rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/514127/as-ramadan-ends-thousands-celebrate-eid-al-fitr-in-new-zealand

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Apr 16

Gaza war protesters block traffic in cities across the U.S. in 'economic blockade'

i24news.tv/en/news/international/americas/artc-gaza-war-protesters-block-traffic-in-cities-across-the-u-s-in-economic-blockade

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Apr 14

Christ Church Cathedral: Economists back finishing $240m rebuild: The company restoring the quake-smashed church warns it needs at least $30 million urgently or ...

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514217/christ-church-cathedral-economists-back-finishing-240m-rebuild

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Apr 11

Second dog infected with rare parasite babesia gibsoni: The second case was discovered in a dog involved in a tussle with the first dog confirmed with the ...

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514027/second-dog-infected-with-rare-parasite-babesia-gibsoni

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Apr 16

Avoiding and Surviving Bird Strikes: One of the most frequently asked questions is how much trouble a pilot might be in if they accidentally hit a bald eagle—or ...

flyingmag.com/avoiding-and-surviving-bird-strikes/

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Apr 17

Cat rescued from Dubai floods after torrential rain brings chaos to UAE: Dubai police rescued a cat from floods after heavy thunderstorms and torrential rain ...

independent.co.uk/tv/news/weather-dubai-flooding-cat-rescue-b2530443.html

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Apr 09

Paralympian Lisa Adams calls time on golden career: World and Paralympic shot put champion Lisa Adams has decided to retire from the sport with immediate effect.

rnz.co.nz/news/icymi/513809/paralympian-lisa-adams-calls-time-on-golden-career

khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/heavy-rains-in-uae-17-flights-cancelled-3-diverted-due-to-inclement-weather

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Khaleej Times Apr 16

Heavy rains in UAE: 17 flights cancelled, 3 diverted due to inclement weather - News | Khaleej Times

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Associated Press

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Apr 18

Indonesia's Mount Ruang erupts and shuts an airport as residents leave homes: Indonesian authorities closed an international airport and residents left homes ...

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Apr 08

‘I sat and cried the whole way on the flight’ – woman forced to remove breast prosthesis at Dublin Airport sec

independent.ie/irish-news/i-sat-and-cried-the-whole-way-on-the-flight-woman-forced-to-remove-breast-prosthesis-at-dublin-airport-security-terminal/a1450104983.html

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Apr 16

Flydubai suspends all flights departing from Dubai due to bad weather: Flydubai said on Tuesday it temporally suspended all of its flights departing from Dubai ...

reuters.com/world/middle-east/flydubai-suspends-all-flights-departing-dubai-due-bad-weather-2024-04-16/

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Apr 11

More older people turning up drunk at emergency departments - study: The number of young drinkers dropped from one in three in 2013 to under one in five in 2022.

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514052/more-older-people-turning-up-drunk-at-emergency-departments-study

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Khaleej Times Apr 17

UAE flights suspended, diverted by heavy rains: All you need to know - News | Khaleej Times

khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/uae-flights-suspended-diverted-by-heavy-rains-all-you-need-to-know

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Apr 07

Boeing Engine Cover on Southwest Plane Falls Off: The plane returned safely to Denver on Sunday after the crew reported that the cover came apart during takeoff ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/07/business/southwest-boeing-engine-takeoff.html

Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Warns of 787 Fuselage Failure

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Boeing engineer’s claims that the company took manufacturing shortcuts on two wide-body jets, with potentially catastrophic outcomes.

Sam Salehpour went public in a New York Times story, describing how he believes sections of the 787 Dreamliner fuselage are improperly fastened together.

Salehpour’s allegations are the latest dip in a turbulent period for the airplane manufacturing giant, which has been dealing with other issues including past crashes and quality control problems.

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El Al passengers on flight from Tel Aviv endure a nine-hour trip to nowhere : El Al passengers on a flight from Tel Aviv endured a nine-hour trip to nowhere ...

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Apr 15

KL airport shooting: Targeted wife says she is still traumatised: The incident saw Ms Farah Md Isa’s personal bodyguard stepping in to save her life and taking a ...

straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/kl-airport-shooting-targeted-wife-says-she-is-still-traumatised

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Apr 13

NRL Warriors v Sea Eagles: What you need to know: The Warriors are looking to make it four wins in a row against Manly today, here is everything you need to know ...

rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514166/nrl-warriors-v-sea-eagles-what-you-need-to-know

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Emirates suspends flights transiting through Dubai after storm: Dubai's flagship airline Emirates is suspending check-in for all customers with onward ...

reuters.com/world/middle-east/emirates-suspends-flights-transiting-through-dubai-after-storm-2024-04-19/

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Apr 14

The Sunday Essay: On code switching and finding my voice: For some people, I sound too Malaysian. For others, not Malaysian enough.

thespinoff.co.nz/society/14-04-2024/the-sunday-essay-on-code-switching-and-finding-my-voice

channelnewsasia.com/singapore/changi-airport-group-ceo-lee-seow-yam-kun-wenghiang-4252516

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CNA Apr 09

Changi Airport Group CEO to step down in July: Mr Lee Seow Hiang, who has led CAG for 15 years, will be replaced by the current executive vice president of ...

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Apr 10

Dublin Airport: Woman asked to remove breast prosthesis at security: Realtán Ní Leannáin was asked to remove her artificial breast after it set off a new ...

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Apr 17

How LaGuardia became cool: New York City’s LaGuardia Airport went from punchline to flier favorite.

washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/04/17/laguardia-airport-terminal-renovations/

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CNA Apr 07

Singapore Airlines flight returns to Sydney Airport due to technical issue: SINGAPORE: A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight returned to Sydney about an hour after ...

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Apr 17

Nine People, Including Air Canada Worker, Arrested in $14.5 Million Gold Heist: The stolen gold was partly used to buy guns that were bound for Canada ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/17/canada-gold-heist-pearson-airport.html

Quick Glance: Six Arrested in $22M Airport Gold Heist, Inside Job Unveiled

Six individuals were arrested for the multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.

Police identified it as an 'inside job' and charged nine suspects in connection with the crime.

Investigations revealed that former Air Canada employees were allegedly involved in the theft.

The criminals intended to use the stolen gold and cash to finance illegal firearms trafficking into Canada.

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Apr 14

Steel stalwart Shannon Saunders takes wait-and-see approach on Silver Ferns availability

rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514209/steel-stalwart-shannon-saunders-takes-wait-and-see-approach-on-silver-ferns-availability

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Apr 08

At the cricket with Grant Robertson: Tax battles lost, the lure of Dunedin, and which White Fern he most identifies with.

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Fortnight before freight trains can use bridge: It will be two weeks before Canterbury's Rangitata bridge is reopened to freight trains ...

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Apr 15

Old Airport Road Food Centre to close for 4 months for upgrading works: One of Singapore’s largest hawker centres, it was built in 1973.

straitstimes.com/singapore/old-airport-road-food-centre-to-close-for-4-months-for-upgrading-works

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Apr 06

Two planes at Heathrow Airport collide on the ground: The wingtip of an empty Virgin Atlantic jet collided with a stationary British Airways airliner while being ...

reuters.com/world/uk/two-planes-heathrow-airport-collide-ground-2024-04-06/

Quick Glance: Collision of Passenger Planes Triggers Emergency at Heathrow Airport

Eyewitnesses reported an incident where a Virgin Atlantic plane at London's Heathrow Airport was pushed back by a tug and collided with the tail of a nearby British Airways aircraft.

Photos were shared on X, formerly Twitter, following the collision.

The images depict two passenger planes colliding on the runway at Heathrow Airport, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene.

Virgin confirmed that an investigation into the incident has been launched, with the aircraft being taken out of service for maintenance checks.

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nzherald.co.nz/nz/man-armed-with-imitation-pistol-hatchet-went-on-month-long-crime-spree-across-canterbury-jailed/5TPUT5YIBRADFE6KF3PB4LAIDU/

Apr 15

Man armed with imitation pistol, hatchet, went on month-long crime spree across Canterbury, jailed

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Apr 09

Fashion Designer Kate Sylvester Announces The Closure Of Her Business After 31 Years

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Oldest Qantas A380 returns to service after being in storage for over a year: Qantas’ oldest A380 has returned to Sydney and is back in service after being in ...

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Collision narrowly avoided at Reagan National Airport after two jets were cleared onto the same runway

cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/washington-ronald-reagan-airport-plane-crash/

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Giant hailstones, lightning strikes: Thunderstorms hit UAE amid unstable weather forecasts - News | Khaleej Times

Quick Glance: Thunderstorms and Rain: UAE Affected by Unstable Weather

A heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms shook the UAE, with lightning flashing across the sky and rain torrents hitting homes during the night from Monday to Tuesday.

An Abu Dhabi resident was startled around 2 am by the sound of heavy rain and strong winds. She described hearing massive thunder and experiencing a power outage that scared her.

In Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, a frightening moment was captured as a massive lightning bolt struck the ground, causing an explosion. The impressive footage of the incident was shared online.

Tuesday will witness severe weather conditions with rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and hail affecting various parts of the Emirates. The nation will experience two waves of unstable weather on Tuesday (April 16).

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Apr 15

Tactix sink Steel in scrappy encounter: The Mainland Tactix have beaten the Southern Steel 52-35 in a messy encounter in Christchurch tonight.

odt.co.nz/sport/netball/tactix-sink-steel-scrappy-encounter

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Apr 09

Street smart: Janette Sadik-Khan wants New Zealand to embrace the urban revolution

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Apr 18

Airport chaos, sleeping in metro stations, no running water: Dubai's flood mayhem continues

cnbc.com/2024/04/18/dubai-floods-airport-chaos-sleeping-in-metro-stations-no-running-water.html

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Apr 16

Air NZ calls for Govt mandates to help drive sustainable aviation fuel use: Air NZ says Govt should introduce mandates for sustainable aviation fuel ...

newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/16/air-nz-calls-for-govt-mandates-to-help-drive-sustainable-aviation-fuel-use/

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Apr 09

Christchurch terror attack hero Abdul Aziz in court for alleged assault: A man who chased the Christchurch terrorist away from one of the mosques has appeared in ...

rnz.co.nz/news/national/513807/christchurch-terror-attack-hero-abdul-aziz-in-court-for-alleged-assault

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Apr 08

Calls for airlines to be penalised over delays: A Timaru farmer and travel business owner is calling for the government to introduce a passenger charter so ...

odt.co.nz/business/calls-airlines-be-penalised-over-delays

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Apr 17

Hundreds of flights impacted by Dubai Airport floods, mounting travel backlog: Severe flooding brought the United Arab Emirates’ busiest airport to a standstill ...

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Apr 08

Bashed petrol station attendant filmed by attackers: A sole-charge Christchurch petrol station attendant bashed during an aggravated robbery was filmed by one of ...

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Apr 10

Woman told to remove artificial breast by security staff at Dublin airport: Realtán Ní Leannáin was not offered a private screening by the member of staff

independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/dublin-airport-security-breast-prosthesis-woman-b2526256.html

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Apr 09

Frustrated Football Ferns held to a goalless draw by Thailand: The Ferns were unable to clinch what would have been their 100th international victory.

rnz.co.nz/news/sport/513865/frustrated-football-ferns-held-to-a-goalless-draw-by-thailand