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Hull KR beat Catalans to reach Challenge Cup final
Hull KR reach the Challenge Cup for the second time in three seasons as they overpower Catalans Dragons in York.

India and Pakistan Agree Ceasefire
And European leaders push for another for Ukraine.

Police continue to question Iranian men over alleged terror plot
The men were arrested on 3 May on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act, the Metropolitan Police say.

Cardinal reveals what it was like to be part of highly secretive conclave
There was no "rancour" or "politcking" in the conclave to elect the new pope, England and Wales's most senior Roman Catholic tells the BBC.

Labour to unveil big immigration plans next week - but will they win back votes?
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to release her White Paper called "Restoring Control Over the Immigration System".

Mother’s Day expectations and the real gift mums deserve - Glenn Dwight
OPINION: These days, Mother’s Day comes with Instagram expectations and gift guides.

Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden: Kumara - expert tips for harvesting and storage
Opinion: Want to know the sure sign your kumara are ready to be harvested? Read on.

My Secret Auckland: Photographer Rachel Mataira shares her favourite spots in the city
Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Mum denied paid parental leave after extremely premature birth
A new mum says she’s struggling to make ends meet after her paid parental leave was declined because she couldn’t meet work eligibility criteria due to a premature delivery.

Sweet deal: is popular card game Bridge, the new Tinder?
Singles tired of dating apps are discovering a different kind of partnership, one that involves bidding, finessing, daring and, hopefully, plenty of grand slams.

How NZ spies hunting a communist uncovered a ‘sadistic’ teacher
Declassified security documents show officials hunting a communist uncovered a ‘sadistic’ teacher with a ‘repugnant’ record. He was granted citizenship anyway, and spent decades abusing students

'Moments to remember' - Bompastor savours 'special' season
Chelsea's trophies continue to pile up and so do their records as they finish the WSL season unbeaten - a 'special' achievement for manager Sonia Bompastor.

Police catch up to 400 cars 'setting up to race' in city
Between 300 and 400 car cruisers descended on Nottingham in known hot spots for anti-social driving.

'WeightWatchers set me up to fail' - Why diet industry is losing to jabs like Ozempic
As WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy, we examine the competition it faces from weight loss jabs.

European leaders pressure Russia over 30-day Ukraine ceasefire
France, Britain, Germany and Poland met President Vlodomyr Zelensky to discuss an unconditional ceasefire.

On The Up: Jessica Cameron’s journey to shepherd on Waikato farm
Growing Future Farmers graduate secures a shepherd job on a Te Akau farm in the Waikato.

West Auckland fatal ram attack: Coroner rules no inquiry into deaths of Helge and Gaye Hansen
He believes there has been no accountability, transparency or justice.

Crash victim defies odds to become entrepreneur and skydiver
Jesse Boulay, who miraculously survived a horrific crash 15 years ago, has established his own clothing brand in Queenstown.

The amazing tale (and great escape) of Waimarie
A longfin eel popular with visitors to an ecosanctuary, has disappeared after nearly 20 years in a pond.