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Person dies after fleeing police, wrong-way crash on State Highway 1
Police pursued the stolen ute, but abandoned the chase before it collided head-on with another vehicle.

Much of NZ 'dotted' with little-known volcanoes, scientist reveals
Saturday Morning - Many people do not know Northland was built on a volcanic field, while the Otago Peninsula is "one big volcanic complex".

Quick thinking helps save bush-walking teenagers lost in the dark
The five were walking on Makarewa Falls track in the Hokonui Hills, near Gore, but lost their way after dark.

National Enquirer boss says he killed story of Trump's affair, even though it cost him
David Pecker agreed with a prosecutor who asked whether the Stormy Daniels story would have been "National Enquirer gold".

Cider giant chops down orchard to sell land
The UK's largest cider blames a drop in demand on its decision to uproot thousands of trees.

What on earth is going on with Scottish politics?
Humza Yousaf says he won’t resign ahead of a confidence vote

Bairstow century leads Punjab to record T20 run-chase
Jonny Bairstow's astonishing 108 from 48 balls leads Punjab Kings to the highest-ever successful T20 run-chase.

Biden says he's ready for election debate with Trump
US President says he is "happy" to face rival who claims he is ready "anytime, anywhere, anyplace".

See how Gaza campus protests spread across the US
What started a week ago at Columbia University has led to hundreds of arrests at multiple college campuses.

The papers: 'Return of the King' and 'teacher shortage crisis'
The King's return to public duties, a report on the lack of teachers in schools, and chicken 'megafarms' lead the papers.

Baby orca free after month trapped in Canadian lagoon
Orphaned calf swims from British Columbia after several rescue attempts by First Nations community.

Sadiq Khan apologises to Chief Rabbi
Mr Khan says he is "sorry for any hurt" caused over remarks he made in a recent interview.

US police officer convicted over shooting death of Christchurch man during mental health breakdown
A US jury has found a former police officer guilty of reckless endangerment after fatally shooting Christian Glass while he was suffering a significant mental health episode.

‘I’m an opportunist’: Under-fire juice business owner slammed for ‘unethical’ fruit sourcing
Jade Tatana, whose products have been recalled over sickness fears, took, juiced and sold 20kg of lemons left out for the community to enjoy.

Georgina Beyer statue to be discussed by Carterton council
The late politician was the world's first openly transgender mayor and member of parliament.

MP hits out at 'spoilt middle-class climate clowns'
A Cumbrian MP's office is plastered in posters by Just Stop Oil protesters, leading to arrests.

Farrell clinches win over Bath as Saracens go second
Saracens move into second in the Premiership with a 15-12 victory over Bath.

'Different' England can 'dial up' for Grand Slam
England face France in Bordeaux on Saturday in a third Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider in a row.

Leicester promoted to Premier League after Leeds lose
Leicester City are promoted back to the Premier League after Leeds United are beaten at Queens Parks Rangers.

WW2 veterans share frontline memories with pupils
The group of veterans gathered at the Union Jack club in Waterloo with pupils from London schools.

Buckingham Palace strikes positive tone
The King's medical team are "sufficiently pleased" with his progress after he was diagnosed with cancer in February.

British man injured after Tobago shark attack
The 64-year-old was 10 metres off the shore when he was attacked and is receiving critical care in hospital.