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Relief mixed with sadness as New Zealand bids farewell to ‘hated’ giant hand sculpture Quasi
Wellington gallery says Ronnie van Hout’s Quasi statue ‘was hated by the people but turned out to be a great tragic-romantic hero’. It heads to Australia next. A giant sculpture of a hand with a ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
A New Zealand city waves goodbye to its 'disturbing' giant hand sculpture that many came to love
Perched on two fingers on the roof of an art gallery in Wellington, New Zealand, the giant sculpture of a hand has loomed over the city for five yearsWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
A New Zealand city waves goodbye to its 'disturbing' giant hand sculpture that many came to love
Perched on two fingers on the roof of an art gallery in Wellington, New Zealand, the giant sculpture of a hand has loomed over the city for five yearsEntertainment - ABC News - October 31 -
'Appreciate y'all, New York': Giants handed Eagles Saquon — and the NFC East
The Giants didn't want to pay Barkley, so their rivals were happy to swoop in to add him. On Thursday, he made all the difference in a win over Washington.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15 -
Scotland's islanders bid fond farewell to much-loved ship
Memories of a much-loved CalMac ship now retired after 39 years of service off Scotland's west coast.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
'Just a kid who followed their dreams' - Emotional Nadal bids farewell
Rafael Nadal says he would like to be remembered as "a kid who followed their dreams" as the tennis great says a poignant farewell to the sport.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Mixed news on China’s stimulus
And regional banks as a Trump tradeWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Rafael Nadal beaten at Davis Cup finals in potential farewell from tennis – live
Match with Botic van de Zandschulp could be his last Federer pays tribute to Nadal | And you can ">email Luke “Feeling sad more than anything, but the crowd is lifting me,” writes Carrie ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Why Some New Yorkers Hate the Marathon
In a city where grousing about nearly anything is fair game, some people see the race more as an inconvenience than as a festive occasion.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Giant hand's removal from top of building is stirring controversy
The removal of a highly controversial giant hand from the roof of a Wellington, New Zealand building is itself proving controversial.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Giant spiders that can grow to size of human hand thriving in the UK
Collaboration between RSPB and Chester zoo leads to best mating season on record for the semi-aquatic fen raft spider. Thousands of giant spiders that can grow to the size of a human hand are ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
World's most indebted oil firm is headache for new Mexico leader
Claudia Sheinbaum inherits a buoyant manufacturing sector, but also a troubled state-owned oil firm.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
New Zealand Airport Puts Hugs on a Timer
The new rule at a New Zealand airport limits curbside embraces to three minutes, drawing worldwide commentary, from the indignant to the amused.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
Thousands flock to NZ capital in huge Māori protests
The country is seen as a world leader for supporting indigenous rights, but many fear that's now at risk.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Watch: New Zealand's Māori protests explained
The BBC's Katy Watson reports from Wellington on why tens of thousands have taken to the streets.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
As Wildfire Burns in New Jersey and New York, Rain Offers Little Relief
The fire, the latest of several in the region over the weekend, had caused one death and was not contained as of Sunday afternoon, officials said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
Gottheimer launches bid for New Jersey governor
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) announced Friday he would be throwing his hat in the race for New Jersey governor after much anticipation, joining an already crowded Democratic field to replace ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Irresistible Mitchell Santner spins New Zealand to historic victory in India
New Zealand win Test series in India for the first time Santner takes 13 wickets in career-defining performance India collapsed to a humiliating series defeat at home, their first for 12 years, ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
New Zealand 0-14 Australia: women’s rugby league Test – as it happened
Jillaroos take a first step to banishing their demons as the Kiwi Ferns are held scoreless for the first time in a women’s rugby league Test. 6 mins: Silky hands get the Kiwi Ferns to within ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
New Zealand 10-22 Australia: men’s rugby league Test – as it happened
Zac Lomax ran in two of the Kangaroos’ four tries to spare his teammates’ blushes in a bruising encounter against the Kiwis. 2nd minute: Isaah Yeo and Angus Crichton lead the early charges but ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Wasteful Australia banish their demons in Pacific Cup win against New Zealand
Kangaroos run in four tries to the Kiwis’ two in 22-10 victory Zac Lomax double lifts visitors into final after heartbreak last year Australia have exacted revenge on New Zealand for last year’s ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Owners of New Zealand volcano that erupted in 2019, killing 22, appeal conviction
The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand that erupted in 2019, killing 22 people, are appealing their company’s criminal conviction on safety breaches at the High Court in AucklandWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Borthwick backs ‘energised’ Henry Slade to sparkle on England return
Slade selected at outside-centre against New Zealand Ben Spencer to make first England start on Saturday Steve Borthwick has insisted he is not taking a risk by selecting Henry Slade to face the ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
The Spin | The magic of Mitch Santner and New Zealand’s historic series win in India
Bowler’s superb display to end India’s 12-year home dominance followed Kiwis’ glorious sporting weekend . Mitchell Santner bowls in his contact lenses but bats in his glasses. It feels like part of ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
England 22-24 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live
All Blacks visit Twickenham for this 3.10pm GMT kick-off Sign up for The Breakdown newsletter | And email Lee 4 mins. The home side are working some phases before Martin can’t grasp a pass ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
‘It was carnage’: students describe suspected mass food poisoning at New Zealand university
Reports of vomit streaming down windows as more than 100 University of Canterbury students fall ill, with cause of stomach bug being investigated. A mass outbreak of suspected food poisoning has ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Controversial bill to reinterpret New Zealand’s founding document reaches parliament
The widely criticised bill aims to redefine Treaty of Waitangi principles that guide relations between Māori and ruling authorities. New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi explained in 30 seconds A ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live reaction
Live updates from the 8.10pm GMT kick-off in Dublin Sign up for The Breakdown newsletter | And mail Lee Haka Response Watch! . Rieko Ioane leads his team in the pre-match challenge, Ireland ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
New Zealand's leader formally apologizes to survivors of abuse in state and church care
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made a “formal and unreserved” apology in Parliament for the abuse, torture and neglect of an estimated 200,000 children and vulnerable adults in ...World - ABC News - November 12 -
New Zealand PM says sorry for 'horrific' care home abuse
The apology comes after a report found 200,000 children and vulnerable adults were abused for decades.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
New Zealand offers ‘unreserved’ apology to 200,000 survivors of ‘horrific’ abuse in care
Historic apology by PM Christopher Luxon comes after landmark report that exposed decades of abuse in state and faith-based care institutions. New Zealand’s prime minister Christopher Luxon has ...World - The Guardian - November 12