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Future of new Dunedin Hospital remains unclear as costs continue to rise
Local leaders said they expected a decision would be made before Christmas, but instead they had been met with radio silence.

Optimism over eight whales refloated at Farewell Spit
There is no sign this morning the whales have returned to the beach where they stranded.

Biggest modern-day FA Cup third-round upsets
Relive some of the biggest FA Cup third-round upsets this century, including Manchester United's shock defeat by a Leeds team who were in League One.

MPs urge clampdown on tenants' antisocial behaviour
Reform UK MP Lee Anderson calls for a "three strikes and you're out" for social housing tenants.

Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger that diverted flight
Airline is recouping costs of €15,000 in damages over ‘inexcusable’ behaviour it says forced the plane to divert to Portugal.

Now a key playmaker - how the role of a goalkeeper changed
How the job of a goalkeeper has evolved from keeping the ball out of their net to also playing a key role in a team's attack.

Chris Mason: Is Starmer leaving the door open to an abuse inquiry?
There's anger about Elon Musk's interventions - but they have turbocharged a public conversation about child sexual abuse in the UK.

High winds, lack of rain and climate change stoking California fires
Experts say that rising global temperatures are making wild fires more likely in California.

CPS given file over Premier League footballer rape claims
The prosecution service will make a charging decision after being handed an evidence file by police.

Far-right group Blood and Honour has assets frozen by government
The sanctions affect neo-Nazi organisation Blood and Honour, linked to the skinhead music scene.

'Patients are collapsing in the waiting room': A&E nurses speak out
Nurses working on the front line of emergency care have spoken to the BBC about pressure they are facing.

Greenland independence is possible but joining the US unlikely, Denmark says
It comes after US President-elect Donald Trump said he would not rule out using military or economic action to make Greenland part of the United States.

New Zealand's sunniest region for 2024
It comes after NIWA released its annual climate summary for the year.

'This is Detroit's Super Bowl chance' - plus my Wildcard Weekend predictions
NFL pundit Phoebe Schecter on how the Detroit Lions shut down the Minnesota Vikings and why they head into the play-offs knowing this is their shot at Super Bowl glory.

West Ham to appoint Potter after sacking Lopetegui
Graham Potter will be appointed as West Ham's new manager after the club sacked Julen Lopetegui.

Pound falls as borrowing costs rise to highest since 2008
Economists have warned the rise could ultimately mean further tax rises or cuts to spending plans.

Why does Trump want Greenland and what do its people think?
Though the president-elect's rhetoric is unusual, for over a century a succession of US presidents have tried to gain control of Greenland.

In pictures: Dramatic scenes as wildfires sweep through west LA
The fires are spreading because of high winds and very dry conditions.

UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over death of Paralympian
UK Athletics is charged with manslaughter over the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei.

Tory bid to force grooming gangs inquiry voted down
MPs rejected a Tory amendment calling for a grooming gang's inquiry by 253 votes.

In maps: Thousands of acres on fire in LA
Maps and images showing how the four fires currently affecting the LA area are developing.