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‘Obviously the words didn’t come out quite right’ - National MPs arrive at Parliament after Christopher Luxon apology
MPs have arrived for their weekly caucus meeting.

Solomon Islands government confirms response to rescue trapped NZ climbers
Keane Isaksson, 25, and Luca Zylstra, 19, were on a climbing expedition to the remote volcanic mountain, Mount Popomanaseu, on the main island of Guadalcanal.

Mental health minister's contract promise to community providers yet to be honoured
The mental health minister says about 80 percent of community providers will have multi-year contracts, replacing annual ones, by the end of 2026.

Death during brawl at league game in Samoa raises safety question
A village leader has called for police in Samoa to attend sports matches after the death of a man during a rugby league game at the weekend.

Pacific women MPs share the push for more representation in parliaments
A group of female MPs from across the Pacific came to Wellington for a three day programme focused on connection, development, and increasing the number of women in politics.

How Mumbai Indians takeover has affected MI London & Surrey
BBC Sport takes a look at what has changed, what has stayed the same and what the future holds for MI London after investment from Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians.

Raducanu to miss US Open to continue recovery
Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open as she continues her recovery from a stress fracture.

Inside Liverpool's summer so far - should fans be worried?
BBC Sport's Aadam Patel reports on the latest from the Liverpool tour of the United States.

Could Reform Use The Navy To Stop Small Boats?
Reform UK insists using Navy to stop migrant boats would be legal.

Scottish islanders refused permission to stage annual seabird chicks hunt
Each year hundreds of gannet chicks are killed for their meat on the uninhabited Hebridean island of Sula Sgeir.

Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.

Author La Plante banned from driving for six months
The best-selling crime author is disqualified from driving despite saying a ban would end her career.

How Grace Nweke’s risky gamble paved the way for Silver Ferns gold
ANALYSIS: One netballer’s sacrifices may have been the key to the historic win.

Drivers warned about snow on roads in South Island, Cook Strait ferries cancelled
Meanwhile, all ferry sailings in the Cook Strait for Tuesday have been cancelled due to forecast large swells.

Wild deer costing Hawke's Bay farmers tens of thousands of dollars - study
The research reveals extensive pasture and crop losses from deer, as well as damage to native plantings and bush.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: August 1-31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Big knowledge gaps around where wildfires burn and the damage they are doing
The ongoing data gap is making it harder to gauge the impacts on forests, the biggest risks, or trends in how fires behaved, according to a new survey.

Pollock to demand £1m a year at Northampton - Hearn
Henry Pollock is set to demand a substantial increase on his current Northampton contract to stay at Franklin's Gardens, with agent Eddie Hearn suggesting annual earnings of £1m are his going rate.

England midfielder Henderson joins Chelsea
Free agent Jordan Henderson signs a two-year deal with Chelsea after his contract with Premier League rivals Brentford is mutually terminated.

'It's just a loss to Ireland': Fans pay tribute to Glen Hansard at public wake
Thousands are expected to attend the funeral of Glen Hansard at a public wake ahead of his funeral on Tuesday.