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Gary Lightbody was 'broken' by father's death
The Snow Patrol singer has written a book about the "numb journey" he went on after his father's death.

Gavin and Stacey and The Traitors up for TV Bafta
Bridgerton and Mr Bates vs. The Post Office are also nominated for the memorable moment prize.

Two Lotto players win $500,000, Powerball not struck
The winning tickets were sold in Auckland and Foxton.

Peters denies NZ First's constitution has same diversity requirements as public service
Winston Peters has angrily rejected evidence that his party's constitution has similar diversity requirements as the public service targets that he wants scrapped.

Switch to centre 'definitely on the cards' - Freeman
England wing Tommy Freeman says he is already preparing for a switch into midfield.

Ex-MP moving to Ukraine to scale up charity work
Former Braintree MP Brooks Newmark is moving to Kyiv to do more of his charity work.

Sons worst affected by smoking in pregnancy, study suggests
Data from half-a-million people was assessed by the University of Aberdeen research team.

Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit
The infrastructure required to host climate talks in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.

US-Ukraine agreement shows a deal is never dead with Trump
That both countries were able to make progress after a bitter White House meeting suggests Trump is always open to further negotiations.

Brown opens up on Knights deal
Eels five-eighth Dylan Brown says he is willing to become a halfback after signing a $14m deal to join Newcastle in 2026.

‘I’ve never really wanted to leave’: Knights offer too good for Brown to refuse
Dylan Brown spoke publicly for the first time since informing teammates he was headed to Newcastle on a $14 million deal.

Nicolas Cage removed from ex-girlfriend's lawsuit
The Oscar winner had been accused of negligence after his ex was allegedly assaulted by their son.

Councillor opens up about cyberstalking experience, calls for stronger laws
"I had no recourse for this, and it has been a major reason for my decision to step down from my current position," says a South Auckland councillor who has endured cyberstalking.

The actor who inspired Homer Simpson's 'D'oh!'
Finlayson performed in more than 100 films but was best known for being the "third man" to Laurel and Hardy.

Tikanga explained: What is it?
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says his ministry won't appoint someone to the role of “tikanga lead” in his crusade against all things “woke”. But what is tikanga?

Ukrainian Svitolina has had 'massive support' in US
Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says she has received "love and support" from the US public during her run to the Indian Wells last eight.

'This guy's mega' - how Norris developed into world title contender
Lando Norris has long seemed destined for the very top of motorsport, as key figures who worked with him through the junior categories tell BBC Sport.

Greenland's opposition wins election dominated by independence and Trump
The voting was dominated by US President Donald Trump's pledge to take over Denmark's autonomous territory.

Slot says Liverpool's Euro exit is 'best game I've ever been involved in'
Liverpool boss Arne Slot describes Tuesday's Champions League game with PSG at Anfield as "the best game of football I've been involved in", despite it resulting in the Reds exiting the competition.

McRae apologises for inappropriate behaviour
Craig McRae reflects on his sideline altercation with Adam Kingsley and Toby Bedford.