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Person dies after incident involving motorised bike on beach
Police say the person was confirmed dead at a beach near Whanganui Airport.

Your daily walk matters in more ways than you think
If you want stronger lifts and more efficient movement, don't overlook the one activity you already perform most.

SonicWall revamps partner programme & appoints CRO
SonicWall overhauls its SecureFirst Partner Program and appoints Patrick O'Donnell as CRO to drive partner-led sales and managed services.

Driving more efficiently could help save fuel as prices spike
The war in the Middle East has pushed up fuel prices - two experts give their views on dealing with the situation.

Kaye Adams denies 'malicious stories' after BBC misconduct complaint
The presenter was taken off air on BBC Radio Scotland last year following an internal complaint about her conduct.

Wastewater testing shows Covid cases increasing
There has also been an increase in hospitalisations from Covid as New Zealand enters its ninth Covid wave.

Health Minister to meet with blood cancer specialists who say NZ lagging behind with treatments
Doctors, nurses and clinician researchers wrote an open letter to the prime minister about the unneccessary loss of Kiwi lives to treatable cancers.

MPs 'deeply troubled' by BBC World Service funding uncertainty
The current funding agreement between the BBC and the government expires at the end of this month.

KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel
The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

The Papers: 'Hidden hand of Putin' and 'This lying PM'
Putin accused of helping Iran and Tories say Starmer lied about Mandelson files - Friday's papers.

Americans on Iran strikes: 'What if this turns into a forever war?'
Six US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the major US military intervention in Iran.

'Dad's death changed my song writing forever' - how grief shaped Foy Vance's music
The singer-songwriter, from Bangor, who is loved by stars like Elton John and Ed Sheeran, has finished his seventh of seven albums.

First rubber road laid in New Zealand is made from recycled tyres
Cars, trucks, bikes and other road users will put the surfaces to the test over winter.

Live NRL: Warriors v Raiders
Follow all the NRL action from Go Media Stadium in Auckland.

Dean 'delighted' by mayor's comments on funding restoration of Christ Church Cathedral
The cost to rebuild the earthquake-damaged building had blown out to $248 million, before being revised down to $219m in 2024, leaving a shortfall of about $85m.

Hurricanes v Force live updates: Super Rugby Pacific round five clash, McLean Park, Napier
Live updates of the Super Rugby clash between the Hurricanes and Force.

UK to benefit from £937m Irish investment, says Starmer
The £937m investment will create about 850 new jobs, according to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Nepal election results - Balendra Shah's party wins in a landslide
This election is the first since a violent youth-led uprising toppled the government in 2025.

PwC says young recruits are 'hungry' for careers and plans to hire more graduates
Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.

A young party led by a rapper wins a huge mandate - and Nepal steps into the unknown
Balen Shah's RSP has achieved a feat many thought impossible in Nepal: a sweeping majority.

The US may move its anti-missile system out of South Korea - and it's sparking unease
Media reports say the US may be moving its Thaad system to the Middle East, despite Seoul's opposition.

Weekly quiz: This dog was Best in Show at Crufts - what other prize did he win?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris
The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.