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Mark Lundy timeline: The events that followed the deaths of Chrstine and Amber
The 66-year-old has been granted parole and will be released from prison next month. Here are all the key moments since the deaths of his wife and daughter.

Large blaze breaks out at Taranaki hotel
There's no confirmation of anybody being inside the premises, a FENZ shift manager says.

Wilson to face Lei, O'Sullivan v Carter at World Championship
Defending champion Kyren Wilson will play Lei Peifan with Ronnie O'Sullivan set to face Ali Carter in the first round of the World Championship as he bids for a record eighth title in the modern era.

Now or never for Postecoglou to save Spurs' season - and his job?
Tottenham face Eintracht Frankfurt in Europa League quarter-final second leg with questions growing around Ange Postecoglou's future. Is this a match he has to win to safeguard his future?

'Scammers used fake banking app to steal from me in person'
Fake bank apps mimic legitimate mobile banking platforms, allowing fraudsters walk away with high-value items.

Sloth has pioneering surgery to cure toothache
Dentists say it was a "great privilege" to treat the rare animal at Chester Zoo.

US to hold talks on Ukraine with European allies
Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to broker a swift end to the ongoing conflict.

We will pursue NHS if gender policies don't change, equalities watchdog warns
It comes after a Supreme Court ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex.

'Up until now': Luai's telling Galvin remark
Jarome Luai said he'd had no issues with Lachlan Galvin 'up until now', but has 'no hard feelings' towards the wantaway star.

Bells Beach, a history: Australian Crawl, brawls and a brooding beast
The world’s longest-running surf contest was once sponsored by a rock band and is held at an icy cold break that surfing greats love to hate.

Begg hopes wider draw opens up chance at magic All Aged double
Trainer Grahame Begg believes Magic Time is over the odds as she attempts to become the first back-to-back All Aged Stakes winner in 32 years.

New limits on alcohol sales in Christchurch may exclude bars, nightclubs
People wanting to buy alcohol from supermarkets and “grubby little liquor store owners’ after 9pm might be out of luck if a new draft local alcohol policy goes ahead.

Commonwealth Games official's 'uncomfortable behaviour' with volunteer
A "prominent" Commonwealth Games Federation official is found to have breached its ethics code after a claim that they "spent an inordinate amount of time with a volunteer of the opposite sex" at a social event related to CGF business.

Tropical parakeets ruffle feathers at Belfast park
It's estimated that about 15 parakeets have found a new home in north Belfast.

Gold hits new record over US-China trade war fears
Prices rose after the US Fed's chair warned tariffs could hit economic growth and fuel inflation.

King's Easter message: 'Humans are capable of both great cruelty and kindness'
The King's Easter message promotes building bridges between different religions.

'You can't be angry': Benji responds to Galvin saga
Benji Marshall has opened up on Lachlan Galvin's bombshell announcement he will not extend with the club.

Struggling Eagles insist they still love the game
The Eagles have won just 10 games since the start of 2022 and enter Friday night’s match against Essendon on the bottom of the ladder with a 0-5 record and a percentage of 49.7.

Beveridge shuts down link to Dees coaching job
Luke Beveridge firmly says he will be coaching at the Dogs, or nowhere in 2026.

‘You never know who is watching’: Galvin threats rock Tigers
The Tigers have received anonymous threats against young star Lachlan Galvin since he announced he wanted to leave the club.