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Builder who bought former Wellington mayoral desk for $200 happy to give it back
An art historian said it was "outrageous" the desk, that four mayors had used, was got rid of by the city council in the first place.

From pews to pools: The former convent turned luxury estate
This relocated historic mansion blends heritage charm with modern luxury.

Who are the winners and losers from F1 pre-season testing?
As pre-season testing reaches its conclusion, which teams look best - and worst - placed ahead of the Australian Grand Prix?

Bishop of Lincoln arrested in sexual assault inquiry
Right Reverend Stephen Conway has also been suspended by the Church of England.

GB '25 years' behind world's best in short track
Great Britain has fallen 25 years behind the best short track nations in the world amid outdated facilities and rising costs, according to British Ice Skating's head of performance.

What happens next for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?
The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and taken to a Norfolk police station for questioning on Thursday 19 February.

UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies
The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.

Andrew and King Charles, a personal battle of royal brothers
The problems facing the monarchy over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is also a family problem between brothers.

NRL Las Vegas hype crew, I have one request: Lift!
The breathless media predictions of imminent world domination around the annual NRL double-header in Vegas used to keep me chortling for weeks. This year? Crickets.

No willow, no leather: Here’s what cricket will look like in 2050
Traditionalists look at the 2050 cricket calendar and see the ruins of a civilisation. I see a sport that finally stopped fighting itself.

This No.2 pick craves more wins. If the Roos don’t deliver them, their coach is in peril
Clarkson’s Kangaroos already had a wealth of top-end draft picks in the midfield when they picked up Finn O’Sullivan. After flying under the radar in his debut season, the humble country kid is ready to make a major mark in 2026.

Landlords, tenants grapple with new pet rules
A new law means tenants can have a pet unless the landlord does not consent on reasonable grounds.

Svitolina beats Gauff in epic to reach Dubai final
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina beats world number four Coco Gauff to set up a final against American Jessica Pegula at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

'Wonderfully different' Pollock ready to fire up England
"Wonderfully different" Henry Pollock will start his first England Test in Saturday's must-win Six Nations game against Ireland.

Four men, one aim - to end 102-year wait for Winter Olympic curling gold
All eyes will be on Team GB's Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan and Bobby Lammie on Saturday (18:05 GMT) when they take on Canada with a gold medal at stake at the Winter Olympics.

How a Zoom call led to a semi-pro table tennis player featuring in Marty Supreme
The semi-professional table tennis player rehearsed scenes with the US actor on the Marty Supreme set.

Met asks Andrew's protection officers what they saw or heard in Epstein inquiry
Officers will continue searching Andrew's former Windsor home until Monday, the BBC understands.

Tributes paid to teens who died at holiday park
Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, died at Little Eden Holiday Park on Wednesday, police say.

Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession
The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.

The advice from this footy player’s mum is something all parents should listen to
Are top athletes born or made? The case of 21-year-old Will Ashcroft suggests there’s plenty of nurture involved – and lessons for the rest of us.