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5 May 2026

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What the hell is going on?
The world may be in a dire state right now but take the next two weeks to enjoy the joys and beauty that remains.

White Ferns great ruled out of home summer with quad tear
Suzie Bates is targeting a return for the South Africa series in March.

Keeping cats away with sound: 'It's important we explore these different options'
Sound could also be used to lure pests into traps, says Predator Free NZ.

Person with imitation gun arrested in Wellington CBD
Police said they received a report that a person at a Willis Street residence could be in possession of a gun.

France will build a new aircraft carrier as it increases defense spending

Arrest after two teenagers die in car crash with tree
A third teenage man is in a "life-threatening" condition in hospital after the crash in Surrey.

Police continue missing person search after boat found on shore
The vessel ran aground near Inverbervie Beach on Saturday but its sole occupant has yet to be traced.

Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack
A further 10 people were injured in Bekkersdal after the perpetrators opened fire and "continued to shoot randomly".

No evidence Reform broke electoral law, watchdog says
The Electoral Commission says it had not identified evidence of rule-breaking in Nigel Farage's campaign in Clacton.

In pictures: Druids descend on Stonehenge to mark winter solstice
Thousands take to the Neolithic circle to welcome the sunrise on the shortest day of the year.

A Bazballing tragedy: The tactical forensics of an Ashes capitulation
Three of England’s finest exports - Shakespeare, public broadcasting and cricketing calamities - collide in the wash-up of another abominable Ashes tour.

One of New Zealand’s most successful sporting partnerships has just ended
Gordon Walker, one of New Zealand’s most successful high performance coaches, has resigned from his role as head coach of Canoe Racing New Zealand.

Holiday makers warned to check destination water is safe to drink
Water schemes for many small and rural communities lacked the same protections and treatment of systems for larger urban areas.

Lost tramper on Waikato track safely back with friends after brief scare
A tramper became separated from their group on Waikato’s Te Tuhi Track but was safely reunited with friends after a brief scare on Sunday evening.

Christmas sunshine short-lived as showers and unsettled weather loom
MetService is forecasting showers, temperature swings and possible weather watches as Christmas approaches.

Netanyahu trial is too long and mismanaged, former Supreme Court president says

In three incidents, Air Force strikes suspects attempting to cross Yellow Line in northern Gaza

Firefighters rescue six, including infant, from apartment fire in Beersheba

CAN 2025 / Morocco vs Comoros: The official lineups are in!

Liverpool fear significant lower leg injury for Isak
Liverpool fear Alexander Isak has sustained a significant lower leg injury after the striker was forced off against Tottenham on Saturday.

Watch moment Robbie Williams surprises 94-year-old fan
The Rock DJ hitmaker made Humberston Care Home resident Norma's dream come true.

Concerns over Winter Olympics skiing snow levels
The president of the International Ski Federation raises concerns over snow levels for the skiing and snowboarding events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the move was about blocking the establishment of a Palestinian state.

McRae can free two Magpies with one move. It’s the switch he must make this off-season
Most teams can afford one defender who doesn’t play on anyone and has the job of distributing the ball, but not two. It’s time Collingwood unlocked the talent they recruited Dan Houston for.