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New government rules coming for micro-abattoirs; homekill for sale in pipeline
The government is looking to cut red tape for small meat processors and is also exploring how homekill meat could be made suitable for sale.

Inland Revenue accused of 'behind closed doors' push for tax on groups
Inland Revenue is pushing ahead with consultation on a plan that would see organisations that charge membership fees having to pay tax on that income.

DOC warns rat numbers could double by 2090 as it seeks $150m in extra revenue
The Department of Conservation is urgently hunting an extra $150 million in revenue, warning it's at risk of going backwards.

How did Littler get Man Utd away tickets - and why has it sparked debate?
Our Ask Me Anything team explore how Luke Littler got Manchester United away tickets against Wolves on Monday evening.

Red Bull adviser Marko to leave team after 20 years
Red Bull announce motorsport adviser Helmut Marko will leave the team after 20 years at the end of 2025.

Man, 28, charged with raping two 14-year-old girls
GMP says Sultani Bakatash is accused of sexual offences against two 14-year-old girls.

Starbucks workers and unions to join UK protests in support of striking US baristas
Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.

Mother collects degree for student who took his life after marking error
Ethan Scott Brown was told he would not be eligible to graduate from the University of Glasgow after being awarded the wrong grade in one course.

Some schools disrupted and Covid-like measures brought in amid rise in flu cases
Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances.

A mysterious mayday call and the boat that was never found
A distress call in a notorious stretch of water triggered an urgent search and rescue operation in Wellington waters in August.

New technique at Waikato Hospital leaves heart bypass patients with fewer scars
The traditional way of harvesting a vein to use in the surgery involves a long cut down the leg.

Iniesta's cycling team 'meaningful on many levels'
Spain's World Cup winner Andres Iniesta says owning his new World Tour cycling team is "meaningful on many levels".

Hamilton's struggles and ranking Verstappen's 2025 - Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after McLaren's Lando Norris wins the drivers' championship.

Dubois added to Paul-Joshua card after joining MVP
Caroline Dubois leaves Boxxer to join Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions and will fight on Paul v Joshua undercard.

England need to win next Test or Ashes will get embarrassing - McGrath
Australia legend Glenn McGrath says England must now know they need to adapt their approach and win the third Test in Adelaide or they could be facing a 5-0 Ashes defeat.

Will a social media ban for Australian teens work?
The world’s first social media ban for under 16’s starts this week – will it succeed?

Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch
Badenoch claimed Labour had tipped the balance too far against workers and in favour of welfare.

Crunch budget vote risks trouble for French PM
Sebastian Lecornu's authority could be called into question if his budget fails to secure a majority.

Does Japan's megaquake warning mean the 'big one' is coming?
An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings.

Lithuania declares emergency situation over Belarus balloons
Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene says the "hybrid attack" poses a real risk to national security and civil aviation.