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Council's Mount Maunganui landslide review to consider 'all relevant matters' - Drysdale
A camper says she saw a local council rep drive through the campground and directly past three slips?about two hours before the deadly landslide.

'Trophy or nothing' - Sabalenka overpowers teenager Jovic to reach semis
Aryna Sabalenka says it is "trophy or nothing" after brushing aside teenage star Iva Jovic to reach the Australian Open semi-finals.

India and EU set to announce landmark trade deal
The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.

Damaged homes and snowy roadways as winter storm hits US
Several people have died as sub-zero temperatures and heavy snow disrupt roads and knock out power across a number of states.

The Papers: 'Burnham rebellion growing' and 'Clan united'
Fallout following the decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in a forthcoming by-election has continued.

'We're all terrified', Minnesotan tells the BBC in tears
The BBC's Ana Faguy speaks to residents in the state after the second fatal shooting by federal immigration officers.

Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims
Passengers accuse carriers of "confusing" them into dropping compensation claims for cancelled flights.

Starmer says he won't 'choose between' the US or China
Sir Keir says ignoring China "wouldn't be sensible" as he prepares to visit the country.

I accused a police officer of rape, but I ended up on trial
How a secret audio recording played in court helped clear a woman accused of making a false rape allegation.

Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.

Tiley, Cahill exchange during heat delay
Craig Tiley and Darren Cahill have an exchange during Saturday's heat delay at the Australian Open.

How players prepare for extreme heat
John Millman explains how tennis players prepare for extreme heat at the Australian Open.

Rotorua's live firefighting training containers to be replaced after reports of toxic smoke leaks
Recruits have been shuttled to Auckland Airport's live training site since trainers slapped a safety notice on the containers last September.

Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
Trump has accused Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal that was reached last year.

Singing can overcome teenage isolation, says Grammy-winner
Jacob Collier, speaking at the launch of BBC Get Singing, says music "embeds confidence" in young people.

China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China's leader, Xi Jinping.

Travelling with a man I'd known for two days changed my life forever
Three people share how one event in their lives reshaped and how they rebuilt their identity and confidence.

BBC at protests outside hotel where Trump's immigration chief believed to be staying
Protesters spent the evening banging drums and chanting outside the hotel where immigration official Gregory Bovino is reportedly staying, the BBC's Tom Bateman reports.

Immigration chief at centre of Trump's crackdown departing Minneapolis
"Border tsar" Tom Homan will instead lead on-the-ground efforts in the Minnesota city after tensions escalated.

Take That's new documentary tells a very familiar story
The band's new Netflix show contains a surprise new song, but much of the story has been told before.