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Police still seeking witnesses after mass brawl on Auckland's K Road
Police have set up a dedicated portal for witnesses of a mass brawl in Auckland to upload any footage they might have.

Tributes to Joshua team members after fatal crash as boxer 'stable'
Tributes have been paid to two of Anthony Joshua's "close friends and team members" after they were killed in a crash in Nigeria, in which the British heavyweight boxer was injured.

Nepal to scrap 'failed' Mount Everest waste deposit scheme
Under the scheme, climbers paid a $4,000 deposit that was returned if they brought 8kg of waste down the mountain.

To you, to MBE: Paul Chuckle honoured
Comedian Paul Elliott and scriptwriter Roy Clarke are among those given a New Year Honour.

K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label
Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.

Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire 'very quickly'
The US president also warns Hamas will have "hell to pay" if it does not disarm, after talks with Netanyahu.

Music in 2026: Who's releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth?
Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.

Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours
Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.

Serious crash closes SH2 in Hawke’s Bay
State Highway 2 at Tangoio, Hawke’s Bay, has been closed following a single-vehicle crash.

Former boxing champion ‘narrowly escaped death’ after two die in car accident
Images show British boxer Anthony Joshua being extricated from a wrecked vehicle wincing in pain after a car accident that killed two other passengers.

After 20 years on tour, Wawrinka is keen to finally play in Perth
Swiss tennis great Stan Wawrinka says he is looking forward to taking on some of the best players in world during the 2026 season despite announcing this upcoming tour would be his last.

Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.

Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial
Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE
Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

Littler thanks booing crowd for 'paying for my prize money' as he reaches quarter-finals
Defending champion Luke Littler thanks booing crowd for "paying my prize money" as he battles past previous winner Rob Cross to reach PDC World Championship quarter-finals.

Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of Alaa Abd El Fattah's "abhorrent" historical tweets.

Former All Blacks coach awarded OBE in UK honours list
John Mitchell has been recognised in the British New Years Honours.

‘Devalues the future of cricket rights’: How two-day Tests may dent next broadcast deal
Games that wrap up long before they are scheduled to have a significant financial impact on stakeholders such as Channel Seven and the Big Bash League.

Boxing champ involved in fatal car crash
Boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been involved in a fatal car crash just days after knocking out Jake Paul in a fight.

Ignore Melbourne – Brendon McCullum needs a win in Sydney to save his job
England sit seventh in the World Test Championship table heading into the SCG Test match.