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Country Life: Conditions on the farm
Dry conditions persist among much of the North Island but relief could be in sight. Grapes, apples and kiwifruit are being picked across Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay.

Country Life: Fernglen Farm's sheep dairy addition
Fernglen Farm is a family affair helping people learn more about the benefits of sheep milk, while also ensuring strong welfare standards for their animals and finding new ways to balance the hardships of farming on Wairarapa's coast.

Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Chiefs v Reds
Follow all the action from FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton.

As it happened: Power cuts, floods, roads closed as intense rain hits Northland and Auckland
Four fire crews and a specialist swift water rescue team responded and freed two people from the car.

Crocodile jerky, cans of whale and bear meat seized at border
Luxury handbags and purses made of python and crocodile, hippopotamus teeth, and the skull and tail of a lynx were also amongst the items confiscated last year.

Fan jeers and a cupped ear - is Postecoglou feeling the friction?
Ange Postecoglou had a torrid night as Tottenham lost at Chelsea, facing the fury of his own fans. He cupped his ear towards them when he thought they had equalised - so has that made things worse?

Brazil to host Prince William's Earthshot Prize
The climate prize ceremony will come just before Brazil hosts the COP30 climate summit in November.

What is live shopping and will it take off?
Big in Asia, live shopping involves brands putting on live shows to sell direct to shoppers.

'Nothing we can't do': Gladiators' first hijabi contender aims to inspire
Aneila Afsar says she wants to be a role model for other Muslim women who wear the hijab.

The Papers: 'Tariff turmoil' and 'bland American cheese'
Most the papers lead on the fallout from Trump's announcement of a raft of tariffs that has wiped trillions from global markets.

The unravelling of Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea's 'stubborn and hot-tempered' martial law president
The BBC has spoken to people close to the president to understand what drove him to trigger an authoritarian takeover.

Country Life: Shedding sheep at Glenlands Farm
Dean Martin has carried on the legacy set by his dad and is not afraid to try new things - from shedding sheep to regenerative agriculture practices.

Why bad weather makes us bad drivers
Half of all commuters switch to cars for rainy days, but the effect on our driving is much worse. Traffic engineer Doug Wilson explains why.

Exclusive: How NetSuite is leaning into AI to help firms grow efficiently
NetSuite is harnessing AI to assist businesses in navigating growth challenges, aiming for efficiency and strategic responses in a rapidly changing environment.

Canterbury Museum wants another $50m of public money
The museum says it needs $25m from the council and $25m from the Government - or work will stall on its $247m redevelopment. Have your say in our poll.

Tsunoda sixth as Norris fastest in Suzuka practice
Yuki Tsunoda makes a promising start to his Red Bull career in first practice at the Japanese Grand Prix, finishing sixth.

US pharma boss calls tariffs a 'pivotal moment'
Eli Lilly's CEO has told the BBC that he is doubtful tariffs could bring manufacturing jobs to the US whilst raising billions in tax revenue.

Weekly quiz: Who's playing John Lennon in the new Beatles movies?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?