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The never-ending fight for Nui Beach

More than a decade after the courts ruled that the land at Nui Beach belonged to the state, authorities on Monday returned to the popular Phuket beach to demolish 50 illegal structures built by encroachers.

Bangkok Post

RMA overhaul promises faster consents but less certainty, experts say

RMA overhaul promises faster consents but less certainty, experts say

Experts say the Government’s resource management replacement could cut consent times—but risks sparking fresh uncertainty.

CDN Top Stories [July 22]: Amid Cebu street floods, a drainage update

CDN Top Stories [July 22]: Amid Cebu street floods, a drainage update

Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, including an official’s response after Cebu’s street floods. Drainage improvements ongoing in Banilad, Tipolo, Mandaue mayor says MANDAUE CITY, Cebu…

Kiwi motorcross star back on the podium after year-long battle with heart illness

Kiwi motorcross star back on the podium after year-long battle with heart illness

Courtney Duncan has claimed her first podium finish of the season after missing an entire year of competition due to a heart condition.

False fire alarm sees Auckland's Waitematā Station closed

False fire alarm sees Auckland's Waitematā Station closed

Passengers were left waiting on trains while the building was evacuated.

Thousands of MBIE workers stop work over pay offers 'well below' inflation

Thousands of MBIE workers stop work over pay offers 'well below' inflation

Negotiations are underway for more than 10,000 public servants, including staff at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 12, including family of six

CNA

Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 12, including family of six

"The attack took us by surprise. I could hear the children crying out for help, yet I was unable to save them," Ahmed al-Masri, a survivor of the strike, said.

CNA

Highlanders sign former Crusaders hooker after previous snub

Highlanders sign former Crusaders hooker after previous snub

Ioane Moananu has finally been given an opportunity by another New Zealand Super Rugby franchise.

The Philippines notched another unwelcome record in June when it recorded the highest electricity rates in the…

The Philippines notched another unwelcome record in June when it recorded the highest electricity rates in the…

The Philippines notched another unwelcome record in June when it recorded the highest electricity rates in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, beating Singapore for the top spot. Worse, already heavily burdened power consumers will…

Carmel Sepuloni accuses government of blaming council for cost-of-living pressures

Carmel Sepuloni accuses government of blaming council for cost-of-living pressures

It comes as inflation rises to its highest level in more than two years.

Why China is rapidly expanding its land trade routes to Central Asia

South China Morning Post

Why China is rapidly expanding its land trade routes to Central Asia

Over the past year, China’s Belt and Road Initiative has seen rapid development in Central Asia. This has been evidenced by the launch of several railway and road routes connecting China’s industrial and economic centres to logistics hubs…

South China Morning Post

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