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Media in the middle of political skirmishes over sickness and health
Polls show health is a huge concern, so it's no surprise it's hotly contested in politics - and the media. This week sick leave suddenly surged to the top of the news agenda.

Emergency services attend serious crash in Nelson
One person has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after a serious car crash in Stoke on Sunday morning.

The 2025 list of most popular Maori baby names is out
Each year a tally is taken of Maori first names and middle names given to children and registered with the Department of Internal Affairs.

Yastremska into Nottingham final despite suspicion of grass allergy
Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska and American McCartney Kessler reach the women's singles final at Nottingham.

Unwell Draper loses but 'wouldn't have pulled out for anything'
Jack Draper's hopes of winning Queen's are ended by Jiri Lehecka as the British number one is beaten in a thrilling semi-final.

'I always practise that' - Bellingham fuels Jude comparisons with first Dortmund goal
Jobe Bellingham's first goal for Borussia Dortmund mirrors his brother Jude's start to life at the Bundesliga club, and fuels more comparisons between the siblings.

Freed Columbia activist vows to continue to support Palestinian rights
After his release from more than three months in immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil shouts: "Free Palestine!"

Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Islamabad says Trump helped end recent fighting with India, but New Delhi denies he played any role.

British tourist catches Legionnaires' disease in Greece
Donna Jobling, who is 57 years old, is in an intensive care unit in a hospital in Heraklion.

Pakuranga Night Market assault alleged offender still at large - police
Two people were left in critical condition on Saturday evening after an incident at a night market in Pakuranga.

Are you paying too much for parking?
What punters pay for parking can vary dramatically, even within cities, research has found.

Black Sticks triumph over Pakistan in final
The Black Sticks men� team retained the FIH Nations Cup title by defeating Pakistan 6-2 in the final in Malaysia.

One dead after single-vehicle crash in Auckland
Emergency services were called at around 10.40pm Saturday after a vehicle rolled.

One dead after single vehicle crash in Auckland
A person died after a single-vehicle crash on Springs Road, between Kerwyn Avenue and Smales Road, on Saturday.

Pant stars before Pope leads England fightback
Rishabh Pant scores a superb century before a measured Ollie Pope knock gives England a fighting chance as the home side trail India by 262 runs in the first Test.

'Gutted' Feyi-Waboso sent off in England XV defeat
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is sent off as Steve Borthwick's England XV concede two late tries in a disappointing defeat by a France XV at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.

The RAF Base Break In
And your questions answered on the Israel-Iran conflict.

Minnesota shootings suspect was a 'prepper', FBI says
After shooting two local politicians, Vance Boelter texted his wife "prepare for war", say investigators.

Pope makes gutsy century before Bumrah late show
England fight back through Ollie Pope's unbeaten century but Jasprit Bumrah takes the key wicket of Joe Root late on day two of the first Test.

Belarus opposition leader's husband freed from prison
Sergei Tikhanovsky had planned to challenge Alexander Lukashenko in the 2020 election, but was detained before the vote.