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Rain, thunderstorms for parts of North Island
Auckland and Waikato have seen the heaviest rainfall overnight.

Wales must hold nerve on 20mph, say cycling groups
The Welsh government is looking at only having 20mph zones near schools, hospitals and nurseries.

Athletes are involved in making of the kit - Daley
Four time Olympic diving medallist Tom Daley shares an insight into the process behind the Olympic kit design and why it is so important to have the right-fitting trunks.

England captain Packer back to start against Ireland
Captain Marlie Packer returns to start England's Women's Six Nations game against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday.

O'Sullivan 'the man to beat' as he closes in on 'best season'
Ronnie O'Sullivan is the "man to beat" as he looks to complete "best season ever" with a record eighth World Championship title in the modern era.

More young, affluent women may be smoking - study
Younger women could benefit from targeted interventions to tackle the apparent rise, researchers say.

William given get well soon cards for Kate
The prince was given the cards by a volunteer on his first engagement since his wife's cancer diagnosis.

Watch: Facade of Copenhagen stock exchange collapses
The historic 17th Century building in Denmark's capital was engulfed in flames on Tuesday.

Flurry of attacks heighten Israel-Hezbollah fears
A spate of strikes and retaliations has left dead and injured on both sides of the border.

EU proposes some free movement for UK young people
The EU Commission says UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.

Team GB & ParalympicsGB release Paris 2024 kits
Team GB and ParalympicsGB release the kits their athletes will wear at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.

Review board 'sorry' for failing wrongly jailed man
Mr Malkinson spent 17 years in prison for rape before being exonerated by DNA testing.

Vegan chocolate crowned Supreme Champion at Outstanding Food Producer Awards
The New Zealand chocolate is touted as being 'so good it doesn't taste vegan'.

Hitman had 'inside knowledge' in 1981 murder
Allen and Margaret Morgan made unexplained cash withdrawals before his wife was killed, court told.

Everton's defining week amid 777 takeover uncertainty
Everton face a pivotal three games in seven days against a backdrop of financial troubles, 777 takeover uncertainty and Premier League relegation worries.

When will the weather get warmer?
It feels like this year could see a slow start to spring and summer - when can we expect things to warm up?

Council leader resigns amid claims he abused women
The councillor is stepping down as leader of West Northamptonshire Council, which he has led since 2021.

'Apocalyptic' Dubai floods shake picture-perfect city
If Dubai is the ultimate Instagram city, then this was the week the filter came off.

Victim calls for lawyer removal from Horizon scheme
Former sub-postmaster says a top Post Office lawyer should not be involved in Horizon redress.

Scottish government scraps climate change targets
The annual and interim climate targets will be replaced with a system measuring emissions every five years.

Kenya's military chief dies in helicopter crash
A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.

Second juror excused from Trump trial days after being sworn in
One of the jurors in the ex-president's first criminal trial was dismissed after raising privacy concerns.