Labour leader Chris Hipkins was sworn in as New Zealand’s prime minister in a formal ceremony on Wednesday, following the resignation of outgoing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern last week.

Peace Corps Fiji welcomed its first cohort of Peace Corps trainees after a 3-year suspension of the program due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As Boeing (BA.N) battles disruption in its supply chains, investors will be looking for the largest U.S. planemaker to satisfy questions about its planned ramp-up for commercial jets and set aside concerns over losses in major defense projects when it reports earnings Wednesday.

Lady Gaga and Rihanna earned Oscar nominations on Tuesday in the best original song category that found Taylor Swift left out.

Everything Everywhere All At Once leads the field at this year’s Academy Awards, with 11 nominations.

Rita Ora has seemingly referenced her wedding to Kiwi film director Taika Waititi in a trailer for her newest music video.

David Walliams has been replaced by former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel for the new series of Britain’s Got Talent.

“Avatar: The Way of Water” director James Cameron’s box office blockbuster failed to translate to industry acclaim, as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ members declined to nominate him on Tuesday for best director – one of the most notable Oscar snubs.

Priscilla Presley admits fans have helped her through “a very difficult time”.

Rescue workers pulled 12 people, including two children, out of the rubble after a residential apartment block collapsed in the northern Indian city of Lucknow, but more were feared trapped inside, a local police official said on Tuesday.

The interview of former Attorney General and FijiFirst General Secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is suspended and will continue later.

Awards pundits are still picking their jaws off the floor after Tuesday’s Oscar nominations.