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Weather: More heavy rain overnight, but worst is over for many
Storms and slips are possible in some areas, while West Coast residents are being asked to stay off the roads due to flooding.

Three dead after two light planes collide in Sydney
Three men are dead after two light planes collided midair before crashing into bushland in Sydney's south-west.

US election pollsters draw criticism after recent misses
Donald Trump won the US presidency in 2016 despite pre-election polls showing him behind - have pollsters learned from their mistakes?

Salmonella Dub embraces nature on their new album: 'We could actually catch kahawai from the mixing desk if we were in the mood'
Once a "bad-taste" Christchurch covers band, Salmonella Dub is now a world-class drum and bass act whose distinctly Kiwi flavour is stronger than ever.

Russell crashes heavily in Mexican Grand Prix practice
Mercedes’ George Russell sets the pace in a first practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix punctuated by a heavy crash for Williams’ Alex Albon.

Action demanded over surge in illegal meat imports
The government is warned of a "foot-and-mouth" level crisis over potentially diseased meat flooding into the UK.

'It's rough out here': Why Trump and Harris should listen to this mum of seven
Inflation and high prices are primary concerns for Sin City's voters ahead of the 5 November vote.

The man battling Nigeria’s 'witch-hunters'
How one man is trying to protect people accused of witchcraft from lynchings and abuse.

'We are in danger' - Spanish anti-tourism spills into winter season
This year appears to have marked a watershed for attitudes to tourism in Spain, with more protests planned.

How one phone call brought down catfish killer who abused thousands
How does a Northern Ireland teenager end up as one of the UK's most prolific online child sex abusers?

Live: All Blacks v Japan in Yokohama
An experimental All Blacks team, led by Patrick Tuipulotu, is under pressure to maintain its winning record against Japan in Yokohama on Saturday night.

Test rugby live updates: All Blacks v Japan
Follow all the action from Nissan Stadium, Yokohama.

Washington Post won't endorse candidate in 2024 presidential election after Bezos decision
The move has sparked widespread outrage among the Pulitzer Prize-winning paper's staffers.

Watch: Wellington beat Bay of Plenty in extra-time to win NPC crown
Wellington beat Bay of Plenty 23-20 to claim the NPC title after being forced to play 20 minutes of extra-time in the final.

Lions win NPC in extra-time epic
Wellington have won the 2024 NPC in a tight match that went into extra time.

Otara artist's miniature vaka speak to 'our identity as people'
An ex-gang member and youth worker is using hand-carved canoes to help young people to reconnect with who they are.

Dodgers walk-off grand slam wins World Series opener
Freddie Freeman hits the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in extra innings in game one.

Faces, hands and sunshine: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

'My soldier son's life was not a waste'
Ten years on from the end of British combat operations in Afghanistan, a mother tells of her loss.

'Tax squeeze backlash' and Clarkson's health scare
Many papers lead with unease over Labour's maiden Budget, while others report on Jeremy Clarkson's health scare

'It's my car - why should an under-21 not be allowed in it?'
Planned limits on newly qualified drivers has sparked a debate - the BBC hears from both sides.