Bill To Legalize Abortion In New Zealand Passes First Parliament Vote
Current law in New Zealand allows a woman to have an abortion only if two doctors certify that the pregnancy would harm her mental or physical health.

Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM, pledges focus on economy
Chris Hipkins, 44, has promised a back-to-basics approach focusing on the economy and what he described as the "pandemic of inflation."
By Mark Mitchell / New Zealand Herald / AP
Jacinda Ardern makes final appearance as New Zealand leader
Ardern's final act was to join lawmakers attending celebrations at the Rātana meeting grounds, the home of an Indigenous Māori religious movement.
By Mark Mitchell / New Zealand Herald / AP
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern to leave office, sets October election
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's last day in office will be Feb. 7.
By New Zealand Herald / APTop Stories

WCPO: Couple plans Bengals-themed nuptials for Super Bowl weekend
Ben Steely and Donna Goad are taking their love for each other — and their favorite team — to a whole new level for their upcoming nuptials.
By WCPO
Damar Hamlin thankful, speaks publicly for 1st time in video
Amid thanks for the outpouring of support, Damar Hamlin noted that he continues to make goo progress in his recovery.
By Joshua Bessex / AP
UK leader fires party chairman over tax bill allegations
He had faced days of pressure to sack Nadhim Zahawi amid allegations he settled a multimillion-dollar unpaid tax bill while in charge of the Treasury.
By Alastair Grant / AP