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The best video games of 2025, from Ghost of Yotei to Hades 2
There were hundreds of great games released this year, but these are my favourite 15.

Football coach charged with stalking, home invasion after losing job over affair
Sherrone Moore “barged his way” into the apartment of a female staff member and faces jail after being sacked for an inappropriate relationship.

Liverpool coach reveals way back for Mo Salah after staggering outburst
The forward’s future at the club remains in doubt ahead of their next Premier League fixture, with him leaving soon for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Musk’s X Posts Higher Sales Amid Costly Turnaround

Oracle Delays Some Data Center Projects for OpenAI to 2028

What OpenAI did when ChatGPT users lost touch with reality
NYT: In tweaking its chatbot to appeal to more people, OpenAI made it riskier for some.

Motorcyclist dies after SH1 crash
The rider was taken to hospital in a critical condition but later died.

Motorbike rider dies in Northland crash
The rider was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died soon after.

Interpreter Starts Sobbing as 11-Year-Old Testifies About Last Time He Saw His Mom Before She Was Killed in Missile Strike

King Charles shares personal experience with cancer
He has shared his personal experience with cancer.

Vonn, 41, becomes oldest downhill World Cup winner
American Lindsey Vonn becomes the oldest skiing downhill World Cup winner at St Moritz on Friday.

'Drama queen' finale as GB's Waugh wins triathlon world title
Britain's Kate Waugh wins the T100 Triathlon World Championship final in Qatar to seal her first world title in the sport.

Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton match
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is in the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton after talks with head coach Arne Slot on Friday.

US TikTok investors in limbo as deal set to be delayed again
A deal to sell TikTok has remained elusive, despite earlier claims that a deal was done.

'Extraordinary act of bravery': Junior Isaako stopped violent attack, saved stabbed man's life
Junior Fa'amalosi Isaako was asleep at his home in Flaxmere, Hastings in June, when he was awoken by loud arguing.

DOT Sinks 2% After Breaking Key Support

6 AI tools freelancers can use to save money and time

If I die without kids, does the government get my KiwiSaver? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.

Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive
Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.

Police officer commended for bravery after rescuing family during Cyclone Gabrielle
Detective Sergeant Heath Jones was one of eight people to be awarded the New Zealand bravery medal on Saturday.

Lebanese FM claims Israel intends to carry out military operation in Al Jazeera interview

Fourteen Palestinians, including children, die in Gaza amid Storm Byron

Farmers call for French blockades over cow disease cull

Treason trial of South Sudan's suspended VP is further eroding peace deal, UN experts say

Hayden Wilde claims maiden world title, huge cash bonus
The Kiwi triathlete is crowned king of the T100 World Triathlon series after rounding out his season in perfect style.

Dopers are beating system – athletics integrity chief
Anti-doping authorities are losing the battle against cheats in elite sport according to a top official.

Antonio bidding to relaunch career at Leicester 12 months after crash
Ex-West Ham striker Michail Antonio will be given a chance to restart his club career with Leicester City.

'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup
Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.