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One dead, two seriously injured in crash at Mangakino, Waikato
Emergency services were called to the crash just after 4pm.

CCTV captures hooded offender repeatedly vandalising Northland fire station
The man is alleged to have deliberately smashed windows at the volunteer fire station on at least four occasions.

Verkada appoints new regional VPs for ANZ & ASEAN
Verkada has announced the appointment of Steve Bray as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, alongside Blake Day as Head of ASEAN, to bolster growth.

Burnley and Leeds hoping to clinch promotion - EFL preview
The second part of an Easter weekend double bill could answer a few big questions, with both Burnley and Leeds hoping to book Premier League returns.

Verstappen says 'people can't handle the full truth' after Saudi penalty
Max Verstappen would not discuss the penalty he was given in Saudi Arabia for fear of getting into trouble, writes Andrew Benson.

Nine-year-old dies as Australia weekend drowning toll rises to seven
The majority of deaths were caused by strong swells washing people into the ocean from rocks.

A death every three minutes: Why India's roads are among the world's deadliest
India's roads claimed over 172,000 lives in 2023 - averaging 474 deaths daily, or one every three minutes.

Britain's nursery problem: Parents still face 'childcare deserts'
Nursery places can difficult to find, particularly in certain areas - so why have successive governments not yet found a solution?

Five ways for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder
Mortgage experts share their tips for anyone starting out on the journey to owning their own home.

Could an almighty eruption destroy a dreamy Greek island?
Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island's next big one could be.

Three seriously injured in Bay of Plenty crash, road closed
Police urge motorists to avoid area after two-vehicle crash near Scott Rd.

Cyclone Tam: �Suspicious� woman claimed to be damage surveyor, Beach Haven resident warns
The visitor claimed to be from Auckland Council but had no official ID.

Superstar Trent Alexander Arnold's 'unbelievable' left foot half-volley
Ashley Williams analyses how Liverpool's full-backs set the tempo and provided width to find a way past Leicester City.

'A club at a crossroads' - relegated Leicester in need of rebuild
The banner flown over the King Power Stadium made its point before a second relegation in three seasons, and instant return to the Championship, was confirmed soon afterwards for Leicester City.

El Salvador offers Venezuela prisoner swap involving US deportees
El Salvador proposes exchanging 252 US-deported Venezuelans for the same number of "political prisoners" in Venezuela.

Ten women, one guy: The risk-taking dating show that stirred Ethiopia
Ethiopia's answer to The Bachelor has prompted discussions about dating norms in the conservative country.

Could AI text alerts help save snow leopards from extinction?
In Pakistan, it's hoped newly-developed AI cameras could warn villagers via text to move their livestock if snow leopards enter the area.

John Cena becomes most decorated WWE wrestler in history
The wrestler broke the record for most title wins by beating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania.

'I was careful and followed instructions closely, but still lost my crypto'
A customer's experience highlights issues dealing with cryptocurrency, where many regular banking safeguards do not apply.

Gatwick worst airport in UK for flight delays
Departures from Gatwick Airport were an average of more than 23 minutes behind schedule in 2024.