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Multiple-vehicle crash closes Auckland road, serious injuries reported
Police were notified at around 4.30pm of the multiple-vehicle crash, which happened between Brandon Rd and Westech Plc.

Peter Burling won’t sail for Luna Rossa, but here’s what his move means
ANALYSIS: The Italians have moved to capture Team NZ’s former champion helmsman in another America’s Cup twist that was once inconceivable.

New Plymouth ponders first-ever public-private partnership for inner-city revamp
The proposal includes removing the Metro Plaza, and the creation of a public walkway and footbridge across the Huatoki.

NZ Air Force to help Kiwis evacuate from Middle East
As the US enters the Israel-Iran war, launching air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, the NZ Defence Force will be deployed in an attempt to evacuate Kiwis in the region.

Briton Yafai stunned by Rodriguez in first pro loss
British flyweight Galal Yafai's world title ambitions suffer a major setback in a shock points loss to Francisco Rodriguez Jr in Birmingham.

Fighting spirit lifts England U21s as they eye more history
England show fight to beat Spain and reach the European Under-21 Championship semi-finals, now can Lee Carsley's side defend their title?

Who were the Windrush generation?
Windrush Day celebrates the contribution Caribbean migrants and their families have made to the UK.

Nobody can stop talking about the self-styled knight giving away cars
Some are beguiled by the Zimbabwean tycoon's generosity, others alarmed about the source of his wealth.

Give new recruits Ł10,000 to join army, says Davey
The Lib Dems argue Britain needs to become "war-ready" to deal in an increasingly unpredictable world.

Palestine Action member tells BBC plan to ban group 'absurd'
The BBC understands the home secretary will move to proscribe the group in the coming weeks.

The House: Tactics from the 'Scrutiny Week' bear pit
Scrutiny Week is partly information-sharing and partly a partisan bear-pit. When Parliament undertakes governance of governments, there are always tactics and politics involved.

Major Cardrona Alpine Resort expansion almost ready to open
Soho Basin - which is mostly for intermediate and advanced skiers, and snowboarders - will expand the skifield's footprint by a quarter.

Body found in search of missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth 'Lis' Nicholls
Elisabeth 'Lis' Nicholls suffered from dementia and disappeared, after walking out of the Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village on 4 June.

Police staff disciplined after improper database search involving slain officer’s case
Warnings issued to 50 police staff after an internal investigation found they had improperly accessed the case file related to the death of a Nelson officer.

England's Fleetwood takes lead as he hunts first PGA Tour win
England's Tommy Fleetwood will take a three-shot lead into the final round of the Travelers Championship.

'Play on, pontiff' - Pope repays England's faith
Ollie Pope repaid England's faith with his best hundred in a home Test, writes Stephan Shemilt.

'We're not Rottweilers': Behind the scenes at a GP 8am scramble
The BBC goes behind the scenes at a GP surgery dealing with the high demand for appointments.

The Papers: 'Spy plot arrest' and 'my pal Wills'
From the ongoing conflict in Iran to the NHS, a wide range of stories feature on Sunday's front pages.

Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!
Social media is awash with claims it can help us destress and lower cortisol levels – but experts warn against these "quick fixes".

Dating app scam victims told 'don't suffer in silence'
Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger.