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Weather: Heavy rain, gales to hit South Island
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Fiordland, with up to 150mm of rain and thunderstorms predicted.

Sam Ruthe shatters another national schoolboy record with stunning 800m run
The 16-year-old sensation has obliterated the senior boys 800m record at the national secondary schools athletics championships.

IDF, police arrest eleven for criminal, terror-related activity over weekend

German Chancellor Merz arrives in Israel on first official visit for talks on trade, Gaza

Deadly attack on kindergarten reported in Sudan
Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people.

National Guardsman 'slowly healing' after being shot in Washington DC
Andrew Wolfe, 24, is expected to remain in acute care with a head wound for a few more weeks, his family says.

'F1 title decider could hardly be better set up'
The maths and task seem simple for Lando Norris heading into the F1 title decider but Max Verstappen retains hope of "some Abu Dhabi magic".

Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan
The Ukrainian leader says he is "determined" to continue working with US, as Russian strikes continue.

Champion diver causes outrage in Ukraine after switching allegiance to Russia
Two-time Olympian Sofiia Lyskun told Russian newspaper Izvestia this week that “coaches’ incompetence” was a factor in her decision.

Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in Abu Dhabi GP finale
Australian Oscar Piastri will now start Sunday’s season-ender at Yas Marina on the second row, with Max Verstappen on pole.

‘Incredibly concerning’: Players covering up concussions at training, poll reveals
Nearly two thirds of NRL players continued to train after experiencing a suspected concussion, according to a Rugby League Players’ Association poll.

Two in moderate condition after jet boat crash in Wairarapa
The accident happened on the Tauwharenikau River. in Wairarapa.

Wellington On a Plate, Beervana deliver $10m boost to capital's economy
Out-of-town visitor spending also jumped 44 percent in September at venues which were Burger Wellington finalists.

This Unique National Park In Canada Is Famous For Its Otherworldly Limestone Monoliths

Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster claims ministers knew about McSkimming allegations
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster is defending himself against allegations of corruption, following a damning report into the handling of the Jevon McSkimming case.

US National Park Service removes free entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth
The Trump administration is adding Flag Day, which is also President Trump's birthday, to its list of fee-free entry days at national parks.

Watch: Australia wildfire rips through homes
Multiple homes were left damaged after a wildfire swept through a coastal area north of Sydney.

Salah says he has been 'thrown under the bus' by Liverpool
Mohamed Salah says he has been "thrown under the bus" at Liverpool and that his relationship with boss Arne Slot has broken down.

Young people are getting a 'raw deal', and that's good news for the Greens and Reform
Frustration among voters under 30 is widespread, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

England given UK-friendly World Cup kick-off times as Scotland face late finishes
England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer's tournament.

Andrew Coster alleges Chris Hipkins knew about McSkimming’s affair
The former police commissioner resigned from his role at the helm of the Social Investment Agency earlier this week after his role in the handling of allegations against Jevon McSkimming was revealed.

Australia has produced some terrific left-armers. Starc is the best of the best
Once a wayward weapon with the ball, Mitchell Starc has become better with age and become Australia’s greatest left-arm paceman.

The one moment Wayne Bennett considered quitting coaching
Wayne Bennett has opened up on the Alex McKinnon incident, what he looks for in a recruit and his biggest influence.