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Government announces new 'Parent Boost' visa to bring families together
From September, parents will be able to access a multi-entry five-year visa, provided they meet specific requirements.

All Whites score most notable win in 15 years
Elijah Just’s 41st minute goal came from a rare New Zealand attack against Ivory Coast, while Finn Surman and Tyler Bindon were immense in defence.

The art of saying hello to everybody: Aotearoa's friendliest artist
In her debut book Hello to Everybody, Wellington illustrator Sallie Culy depicts the smiling faces of the people in her life.

Police investigating unexplained death in Wellington
Emergency services were called to a Newtown address around 7.15pm on Saturday night.

State Highway 8 and SH80 reopen after snow closure
Two sections of state highway in the Mackenzie Country that were closed overnight because of risk from snow and ice, have now reopened.

Heartbreak to heroes - has cup joy tipped Hull KR closer to greatness?
In less than 10 years, Hull KR have dropped out of Super League, returned, reached three finals in two years and won the Challenge Cup - now can they ascend to greatness?

Six games, six wins - but what have England learned?
England have started the summer by thrashing a depleted West Indies side - but what does it mean for the team's post-Ashes rebuild and World Cup hopes?

Plane returns to Heathrow due to windscreen crack
The aircraft was flying to the US when the pilot reported an issue with the windscreen.

Trans ex-judge says gender ruling risks lives
Victoria McCloud, who is planning on challenging the ruling, was accused of alarmism by campaign group Sex Matters.

The papers: 'Army too small' and Yusuf's return to Reform
The Reform chairman makes a return days after quitting, and there are calls for more UK troops

Trump-Musk row fuels 'biggest crisis ever' at Nasa
The space agency has published its budget request to Congress which would see funding for science projects cut by nearly a half.

The small sport stirring up controversy in Spain
It was an Olympic sport more than 100 years ago. Now, it’s caused political controversy that’s triggered court action.

Recap: All Whites beat Ivory Coast in international football friendly
Look back at live coverage as New Zealand take on Ivory Coast in Toronto.

Common myths and curly questions about our fur friends answered
An animal behaviourist answers some of the top must know curly questions.

‘Not at all’: Chiefs deny complacency after shock loss to Blues
If they lost to the Blues, the Chiefs were still guaranteed a berth in the semis. Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan denied that was a reason for the defeat to the Blues.

NI 'showed a lot of character' in Denmark defeat
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is proud of the character shown by his players in Saturday's 2-1 friendly defeat in Denmark.

Tears of pain to tears of joy - Gauff's journey to glory
Coco Gauff has finally become the French Open champion, going from tears of pain to tears of joy in Paris. This is how she did it.

'We lacked seriousness' - Tuchel criticises England 'attitude'
Thomas Tuchel criticises England's "attitude" and feels they "played with fire" in a narrow 1-0 World Cup qualifying win away to Andorra.

Our mum went to jail for stealing our inheritance
Gemma and Jessica Thomas's mum went from being their "best friend" to stealing £50K from them.

'I burst into tears': How airline carry-on bag confusion triggered legal row
Budget airlines may be forced to standardise rules on underseat bags, under a proposed change to EU law.

Families of Ukraine's missing fear peace will not bring them home
Authorities say nearly 16,000 Ukrainian civilians are still being held in Russian prisons.