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‘No excuses’: Black Caps shrug off another tournament stacked in India’s favour
Cricket's giants haven’t travelled to Pakistan for this year’s Champions Trophy.

Winston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey Young
Winston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race.

Microsoft to launch 'responsible AI' foundation in Abu Dhabi
New alliances in AI emerge as players outside Big Tech giants make moves.

Lulu Sun ends long losing run
Kiwi tennis player Lulu Sun has ended her losing run that went back to August.

Sold to PAG: New Wynyard Quarter offices, no sale price declared
New Wynyard Quarter building is nearing completion, sold well before One NZ shifts in.

PM to attend Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming’s funeral, cuts UAE trip short
The funeral was set to take place on Thursday.

Trump family business announcements signal dynasty will keep making deals
New York Times: Trump's business ties blur lines with new administration at Mar-a-Lago.

Opinion: Champions Trophy sees cricket sacrifice integrity to accomodate India
The tournament has been re-arranged at short notice to stop Pakistan hosting a final.

UK finance minister to meet EU counterparts in post-Brexit 'reset'
She's the first British chancellor to attend a Eurogroup meeting since the UK left.

Simon Wilson: Why don't we get to vote? How the US election result will affect us all
OPINION: Four ways for President Kamala Harris to make a difference to climate change.

Eight OPEC+ members extend oil supply cuts until end of December
Key countries have been delaying production increases.

'Match made in heaven': Exporters set to benefit from UAE trade deal
'We know that the people of the Gulf states are highly affluent.'

Turning a Dubai layover into an adventure: Your guide to an epic stopover
Stopovers needn’t be a hassle, they can be a big part of your holiday

Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap
Ukraine and Russia have carried out their second prisoner exchange in two days.

Sotheby’s earnings plunge as art market catches a chill
Financial Times: Arch-rival Christie’s also suffering from slowdown in auctions.

US joins global condemnation after Israel's school strike kills 100
World leaders condemn Israel’s air strike on Gaza refuge which killed about 100 people.

Taranaki to Dubai: Kiwi reveals what life is like as an Emirates flight attendant
The young Kiwi shares the highs and lows of her massive move.

Bernard Looney plots Abu Dhabi comeback from BP scandal
Financial Times: Adnoc’s Sultan al-Jaber has discussed projects with Looney.

Opinion: What can and can’t be learnt from Singapore
Financial Times: The island’s ultimate strength has been a lack of dogma.

NZ launches trade negotiations with UAE
The country has begun trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates.

Dubai plans to move airport to a new $59b facility
Huge project latest chapter in the rebound of long-haul carrier Emirates.