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No need for bill protecting campus free speech, unis and legal experts say
But supporters of the Education and Training Amendment Bill say universities can't be trusted to uphold freedom of expression.

Toxic fungus enlisted in fight against leukemia
The mould possibly living on old bread in your pantry has been modified to fight cancer, researchers say.

Hospitality, accommodation providers welcome rugby, football fans
Bars, restaurants and hotels in Wellington are looking forward to one of the busiest nights of the season.

'It is an interesting time' - Tania Simpson takes over as chair of Waitangi Trust
Tania Simpson intends to hit the ground running in what will ultimately be a short term due to the trust's rules.

Taylor v Serrano - the rivalry that changed boxing
Katie Taylor holds a 2-0 advantage over Amanda Serrano as they prepare to meet in New York on Friday, but this third bout is fully warranted.

Why are Forest set to take Palace's place in Europa League?
After winning the FA Cup and qualifying for the Europa League, why are Crystal Palace now set to lose their place to Nottingham Forest?

'Djokovic turned back time for years - but it caught up today'
Novak Djokovic says the realities of age have "hit like never before" after a heavy loss to world number one Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals.

Watch: Moment child gets stuck inside a claw machine
The child was rescued unharmed from the toy crane game in the US state of Ohio by first responders.

'All my savings are going': Pub landlords fear closure as costs rise
Publicans have contacted Your Voice, Your BBC News to sound alarm about the future of the industry.

Former Met Police commissioner Ian Blair dies
Ian Blair, later Lord Blair, served as the Metropolitan Police commissioner from 2005 to 2008.

GPs to refer patients for gym classes and career coaching to reduce sick notes
The aim is to help people return to work quicker and reduce the length of time they need fit notes - better known as sick notes.

Gas leak at house in Feilding hospitalises one
The cause of the leak is yet to be determined.

Fairlie restaurant severely damaged after fire
Nobody was inside the building at the time of the fire.

The All Blacks debutant and the agony of whether to �just cash in� in Japan
Du�Plessis Kirifi�s mother�s tears in Dunedin showed how much his first test jersey meant. Especially after his massive, life-changing decision in February.

Firefighters battle blaze in historic Fairlie building
Fire and Emergency was alerted to the fire at the Old Library building, which houses Carnegies Restaurant, early on Saturday morning.

Alcaraz expects to be 'pushed to limit' by Sinner
A month on from their epic French Open final, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will meet once more on Sunday in a battle for Wimbledon trophy.

Lyles beats Olympic champion Tebogo on 200m return
American Noah Lyles upsets Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo in the 200m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco.

'Making up for what he lost, Archer's time is now'
An almost instant impact after over four years out - Jofra Archer is making up for lost time in Test cricket, writes Stephan Shemilt.

'I was lucky to survive a one-punch attack'
Airline pilot Ross McConnell warns of the potential dangers after his attacker in Aberdeen is jailed.

MP Rupert Lowe cleared by standards watchdog after brief investigation
The standards commissioner says he is satisfied the former Reform MP did not break rules on declaring donations.