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Watch live: Govt says billions being spent on infrastrastructure will create thouisands of jobs
Two Ministers say the new projects will create thousands of jobs across the country.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says $6 billion of Government-funded infrastructure projects to start before end of year
Chris Bishop claims the projects could create about 27,000 jobs.

Boxing: Olesandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois
Oleksandr Usyk has knocked out WBO champion Daniel Dubois to become the first two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.

‘Baby Magnet’: The woman who’s delivered 19 children by phone
Gemma Cale is the calm voice at the end of the line, helping bring new life into the world.

Baby Blacks lose World Cup final
The New Zealanders’ lengthy title drought at the under-20s level will drag on for at least another year.

Immense Lion Curry lets world-class performance speak for itself
Tom Curry justifies his selection with a magnificent performance as the British and Irish Lions beat Australia in the first Test, writes Tom English.

Murder suspect filmed with gun in street chase
The footage was captured at the time Rene Graham, 15, was shot dead at a festival in Ladbroke Grove.

Watch: Plane catches fire during take-off
A Delta Airlines flight was forced to return to Los Angeles airport, after one of the engines caught fire.

US tech CEO resigns after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral
The company said its leader had not met the expected standard of conduct and accountability.

The agony, the ecstasy and the comeback that nearly was
All up, how great were our blokes under that Lions’ onslaught? Instead of shutting up shop, the Wallabies kept throwing everything they had — and then some.

The Bombers are headed for more major change. Next up: the list
Having decided to part with their head of high performance, Essendon are ready for more major change at season’s end. Next will be their enlarged playing list.

Government says $6b infrastructure blitz will create thousands more jobs
Construction on $6 billion worth of government-funded projects is set to begin before Christmas, including new roads, school upgrades and hospital redevelopments.

Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion
Oleksandr Usyk has knocked out Daniel Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion for the second time.

Christchurch Hospital asks families to help cover staff shortages
Shortages linked to underfunding and employment freezes.

Departing Whanganui district councillor says social media abuse ‘has got out of hand’
Long-serving Whanganui district councillor Jenny Duncan is calling it quits.

Christchurch Hospital asks patients' families to help cover short staffing
The nurses' union says it's unacceptable for hospital managers to expect family members to take on the role of employed staff.

McIlroy confused as he unearths a buried ball
Rory McIlroy unearths a buried ball as he tries to play himself out of trouble on the 11th hole at The Open.

Rashford's big move - from unwanted at Man Utd to wanted by Barcelona
With Marcus Rashford set to leave Old Trafford, BBC Sport explains how he ended up on the brink of a remarkable move to Barcelona.

Scheffler four clear at Open as McIlroy charges
Scottie Scheffler continues his imperious march towards a first Open Championship title in a third round which contained all the ingredients to set up a classic.

Buildings burn as another wave of Russian attacks hits Ukraine
At least three people are killed in the barrage, which the Ukrainian president says targeted 10 regions.

Parry sinks first hole-in-one at this year’s British Open
The first hole-in-one of the British Open has landed — a moment of magic that sent the Royal Portrush crowd into raptures and added a spark to a cool, overcast day.