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Taranaki man cuts losses after 12-week blackjack streak
Tim.Naki, as he is known, has walked away with $500k - half of what he had at his peak.

Suspect in Waitara kidnapping arrested
A man wanted in connection with an alleged abduction of a baby, who was left dumped on the side of the road, has been arrested.

Man charged after allegedly stealing car, dumping baby on roadside
The Waitara man was arrested after a brief police chase on Friday evening.

Government faces further legal action over Maori Health Authority axing
It is the second High Court action into the government's policies affecting Maori.

Schauffele leads US PGA but rivals gather in round two
Scottie Scheffler puts aside being arrested on Friday to shoot a five-under-par 66 and climb the leaderboard on day two of the US PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky.

Usyk and Fury separated at Riyadh weigh-in
Watch as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are separated by security at the weigh-in for Saturday’s undisputed heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia.

Canada police link dead US rapist to four cold-case murders
Police said the suspect, who died in an Idaho prison in 2011, may be behind other unsolved killings.

The Papers: Alcohol abuse 'costs Ł27bn' and 'King's fighting spirit'
The public cost of alcohol abuse and the King's plans to travel for D-Day tributes lead the papers.

Water firm criticised over 'scary' outbreak
One man describes the condition as "probably the worst ailment" he has had in his adult life.

Why the BBC could track down a people-smuggling kingpin before the police
Barzan Majeed is believed to have controlled the trade across the English Channel yet remained free.

More Northern Lights soon as Sun storms strengthen
Another spectacular light show could come within two weeks as Sun storms reach 11-year high.

Boeing shareholders approve CEO's compensation as company faces investigations, possible prosecution
Boeing shareholders approved chief executive David Calhoun's multimillion-dollar compensation and was explained what the troubled aircraft maker is doing to improve the quality and safety of its planes.

Live: Heavy snow warning issued for south Canterbury
Road snowfall warnings for south Canterbury, while the North Island basks in sunshine with temperatures between 15C and 17C.

Man who assaulted Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer jailed for 30 years
David DePape stood silently as he was sentenced and looked down at times.

China launches new mystery Shiyan satellite (video)

This was Italy’s very first McDonald’s — and it looks like anything but a fast-food joint

An unusual autumn freeze grips parts of South America, giving Chile its coldest May in 74 years

Mike Pompeo: How could Trump end the war in 24 hours?
The former secretary of state on his old boss, and US support.

Classical music, not heavy metal – what could Slot's Liverpool look like?
After Arne Slot confirmed he will be Liverpool's new manager, what will the Reds look like under the Dutchman?

WSL title race 'all comes down to this'
Former England players Ellen White and Katie Chapman say Chelsea have the upper hand on Manchester City going into an 'exciting' final day of the Women's Super League.

I warmed up by stretching in a jail cell - golf star Scheffler
World number one Scottie Scheffler says he prepared for round two at the US PGA Championship by warming up in his jail cell after being arrested.

US lawmakers clash after 'fake eyelashes' comment
The fiery exchange began when Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene criticised Democrat Jasmine Crockett.

Three Spanish tourists killed in central Afghanistan gun attack
Seven others including four foreigners were injured, Afghan officials say.