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Auckland traffic: Motorways flowing well
We have all you need to know about traffic and weather-related incidents in Auckland.

Explainer: What private equity investment would mean for New Zealand Rugby
Private equity investment would be a game changer for NZ Rugby, but how does the industry work and what's in it for the national game?

'It was a four-year soap opera'
With Joe Biden set to be inaugurated, what have Americans in the UK made of the past four years?

Australian Open: Katie Boulter says players 'are looked at with a magnifying glass'
British tennis player Katie Boulter explains how players are preparing for the Australian Open.

'We need Aguero' - Guardiola says 'no' to January striker signings
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says the club need striker Sergio Aguero back rather than possible replacement signings.

'Egg on face' for Vaughan and Sehwag takes aim at 'Australian arrogance' - social media reaction
The cricket world, including former stars Michael Vaughan and Virender Sehwag, react to India's outstanding win over Australia.

Egyptian woman arrested for baking 'indecent' cakes
Photos of the cakes, some topped with genitalia fashioned out of fondant icing, went viral online.

Italy PM Conte faces crucial Senate vote to stay in power
The vote in Italy's upper house was triggered by a row over EU funds to tackle Covid.

Japan: One dead as snowstorm causes 130-car pile-up
One person is killed and at least 10 are injured after cars collide on the Tohoku Expressway.

Covid: UK records new daily high of 1,610 deaths
The total number of deaths, within 28 days of a positive test, during the pandemic is now over 90,000.

Thai woman jailed for record 43 years for criticising monarchy
The sentence is the country's harshest ever for insulting the monarchy.

Meghan 'would have known letter could become public', argues Mail on Sunday in court case
Lawyers for the Mail on Sunday claim in court she knew a letter to her father could be made public.

Pandemic support at center of Yellen confirmation hearing

Brexit robbed me of my chance to try Nando's sauce, says British expat

International triathlon coach sets up training squad in New Plymouth for all ages and abilities
A new triathon training squad is opening in New Plymouth.

Players warm up to strict quarantine at Australian Open
The Australian Open boss believes most players support being locked down in quarantine with three new cases of COVID-19 linked to participants of the Grand Slam.

US historians on what Donald Trump's legacy will be
The last four years have been a whirlwind - we asked the experts to break down Trump's key moments.

Tokyo Olympics will go ahead, say organisers
Tokyo Olympics organisers tell BBC Scotland they are not willing to see the event held behind closed doors - and that the Games "will take place this summer".

'Too many heroes to name' - India savour famous victory over Australia
India's series-clinching victory over Australia at the Gabba is one of their "greatest wins ever" according to former batsman Mohammad Kaif.

Trapped Chinese miners say thanks for medicine, call for sausages
Communication with 12 men trapped in Chinese gold mine sparks hope of rescue, but 10 remain missing.

Stolen 500-year-old painting found in Naples cupboard
The artwork has been returned to an Italian museum - whose staff were unaware it was missing.

Firefighters battle large scrub fire in Hawke's Bay overnight
Firefighters have spent much of the night at the scene of a large scrub fire in Hawke's Bay. Crews were called to the blaze on Korokipo Rd, in Fernhill, about 10.45pm and put up to six properties at risk. DO YOU KNOW MORE? EMAIL...