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Wellington's Mt Victoria tunnel closed by crash
The tunnel is on a main route from Wellington city to the airport.

Golden Bay Air to receive $1.1 million government loan to maintain regional flights
It will be the first airline to receive a loan from the government's $30 million package supporting struggling regional routes.

Horner blames Marko for Liam Lawson's demotion from Red Bull
The New Zealand driver lasted just two rounds in the top team before being swapped out.

The near-disasters that could have made New Zealand’s Covid pandemic much, much worse
A series of little-known near-misses could have dramatically changed the course of Covid.

Why Champions League return is crucial to Man Utd
Up to fourth in the Premier League after Monday's win at Everton, Champions League qualification would be a big boost to Manchester United's finances after two years outside Europe's elite club competition.

'It would be catastrophic' - are Spurs too big to go down?
Tottenham's heavy north London derby defeat against Arsenal on Sunday just confirmed what everyone already knew - Igor Tudor's team are in serious trouble. BBC Sport assesses their precarious situation, what relegation might bring and asks if they are too big to go down?

The David Lammy Interview
Adam and Chris speak to the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary.

Inaction on warrant a 'serious failure' before Nottingham attacks, says police chief
Valdo Calocane killed three people and seriously injured three others in Nottingham on 13 June 2023.

Court backlog will continue to rise even with new reforms, Lammy says
The justice secretary says every crown court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year.

Man admits stealing Fabergé egg and watch worth £2m
Enzo Conticello stole a handbag, containing the items, in Soho, Southwark Crown Court hears.

Reform by-election activist suspended over posts
Adam Mitula, who has been campaigning ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election, made the posts on X.

We are distracted every 44 seconds - how do we cope?
"If we look at history, it always will speed up... so being able to know how to focus when it's necessary, I think is a very, very valuable skill to have."

Parking shortages 'a failed experiment' in policy planning - Auckland councillor
Having nowhere to park is causing anxiety and disputes, a councillor says.

Motorists urged to expect delays after two incidents on Christchurch motorway
Police respond to separate northbound and southbound events; motorists urged to expect delays.

'Equal in decay' - Mayweather v Pacquiao is another boxing 'carnival'
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight in September in a rematch of their 2015 blockbuster, but with both men nearning 50 years old, is it a fight that can deliver?

Stunning Brook century leads England into T20 World Cup semis
Harry Brook's majestic century leads England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a two-wicket victory over Pakistan.

Mexico hunts 23 inmates sprung from jail during wave of violence
The prisoners escaped from a jail in Puerto Vallarta after armed men rammed one of the gates.

Government relaunches green payment scheme for farmers after sudden closures
Long-awaited detail of funding for environmental farming schemes is announced at the NFU conference.

BBL death investigation dropped after suspect dies
Mum-of-five Alice Webb died in 2024 after becoming unwell following cosmetic treatment.

'Snoop Dogg performed private gig in our canteen'
The US rapper performed back to back classics, ahead of attending his first Swansea City game.

Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year
Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.