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Football turning dreams into reality for Fijian teenager
Adi Ulamila is living proof that FIFA's Football for Schools programme can deliver life-changing benefits. 
© 2025 RadioNZ 11:25am 

Volunteer firefighters seek equal ACC cover
Local fire chiefs urge support for a petition to aid volunteer firefighters. 
© 2025 NZ Herald 11:25am 

‘It’s a beautiful moment’: Former Wallaby proving instrumental for Crusaders
Having already proven a popular figure, James O’Connor is now among fan favourites after gut-punching the Blues with a last-ditch kick. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 11:05am 

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Rubio warns if it's not possible to end the war in Ukraine, US needs to 'move on'
"We need to determine very quickly now, and I'm talking about a matter of days, whether or not this is doable," he told reporters. 
© 2025 RadioNZ 10:25am 

How Silver Fern bounced back from toughest setback of career
Silver Ferns midcourter fell to the floor in agony in June with sickening knee injury. Ten months on, she’s set for her long awaited return. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 10:15am 

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Auckland thunderstorms: Power outages, rattling houses as 750 lightning strikes hit
'These thunder slaps are godlike', wrote one Aucklander after a sleepless night for many. 
© 2025 NZ Herald 9:55am 

Chepngetich and Jepchirchir out of London Marathon
World record holder Ruth Chepngetich pulls out of the London Marathon, along with defending champion Peres Jepchirchir. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 9:45am 

One dead after protests against KFC branches in Pakistan
Protesters, angry at the war in Gaza, have claimed KFC is a symbol of the United States and its ally Israel. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 9:45am 

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'We barricaded both doors': Fear and chaos at Florida State University
As alarms blared across campus, students hid under tables and barricaded themselves in classrooms. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 9:45am 

Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages
Iranian and US officials will hold a second round of high-stakes talks on a new nuclear deal in Rome on Saturday. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 9:45am 


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Wiremu Te Pou jailed after knifepoint aggravated burglary in Havelock North
The man heard the woman sold her car for $1000 and believed she'd have cash in the house. 
© 2025 NZ Herald 11:25am 

One in six New Zealanders are disabled, so why does health research exclude them?
Even when researchers are more inclusive, their plans can fail to account for the difficulties disabled people face with travel, communication and physical access. 
© 2025 RadioNZ 11:05am 

Things were looking up with the weather, only for it take a dramatic turn. Why wasn’t Auckland warned earlier?
It was 12.06am on Saturday when MetService issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the city. Hours later, a Civil Defence centre had been opened due to widespread flooding. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 11:05am 

Family, police concerned for missing man who vanished from Auckland Airport
Kory-Dean Wirihana's family have pleaded for information on his whereabouts. 
© 2025 NZ Herald 10:25am 

The ‘Japanese blood’ plan that could drastically change rugby’s player market
For years, cashed-up clubs in Japan have raided Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands for stars. But the numbers of players being poached may soon dry up. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 10:15am 

Watch: Lightning strikes Auckland’s Sky Tower during ‘so loud’ thunderstorm
The thunder that followed the strike shook the people filming from a building some distance away. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 10:15am 

Ex-Cyclone Tam weather live: Flights cancelled and delayed overnight due to Auckland storm
Aucklanders are assessing any damage to properties after widespread heavy rain and thunderstorms battered the region overnight. 
© 2025 RadioNZ 10:05am 

O'Sullivan to overcome 'stage fright' to face Carter at Crucible
Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan says he will overcome "stage fright" to take on Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 9:45am 

Watch: Windows smashed and homes pockmarked by giant hail in Nebraska
Footage captures large hailstones breaking several building and car windows in Fremont, Nebraska. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 9:45am 

'Child in arms, luggage on my head, I fled Sudan camp for safety'
Inhabitants of Sudan's biggest camp for displaced people have had their lives upturned once again. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 9:45am 

Senior police officer sacked for sexual misconduct
Tom Simons engaged in sexual behaviour without consent, a misconduct hearing finds. 
© 2025 BBCWorld 9:45am 

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