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One NZ Completes 3G Shutdown
One NZ has completed its region-by-region switch-off for 2G and 3G networks, with both now fully retired.

Milk spill, oil spill affecting traffic on State Highway 73 in Canterbury
The oil had spill closed Porters Pass for several hours on Monday morning, before a milk spill occurred.

Max Verstappen’s ‘bucket list’ win scrubbed out after disqualification
Verstappen’s team principal said the disqualification ‘hurt’ after the simple error took the race win away from the four-time F1 champion.

Newcastle's Barnes set to replace Eze in England squad
Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes is set to be called-up to Thomas Tuchel's England squad to replace the injured Eberechi Eze.

The 'sentimental' goalkeeping call that cost Arsenal
There is no hiding place for a manager when your decisions go wrong, and Mikel Arteta's call to stick by cup goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will haunt him.

How 'Keely 2.0' dominated 800m field for first world indoors title
Keely Hodgkinson captures her first world indoor title in commanding fashion as she claims 800m gold with a championship record in Poland.

Guardiola's dance of joy as Man City pile pressure on desolate Arsenal
Manchester City will hope their dominant Carabao Cup final win piles pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Hawaii storms have caused $1bn in damage, governor says
The full scale of the damages to roads and other infrastructure from rain and flooding in the state must still be assessed, Gov Josh Green says.

Potential sites for Labour's 'new towns' cut to seven
Six sites have been deprioritised from the flagship scheme to build a wave of new settlements.

Prince William keen to build 'strong and meaningful' bond with Church
An aide to the prince says his commitment to the Church of England is "sometimes quieter" than expected.

Three golds in 28 minutes - GB makes history at World Athletics Indoor Championships
Great Britain claim three golds in a sensational 28 minutes to make history and achieve the team's best-ever haul at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

Synlait's $80.6 million loss after 'perfect storm'
Synlait has described its half-year net loss as disappointing as it pledges to deliver a pathway to recovery.

NZ has 46 days of combined total fuel left, latest figures show
The Government has released New Zealand’s latest fuel stock figures as the war in the Middle East continues to put pressure on the global supply of oil.

Panic buying or fair game - should NZ cap fuel sales?
Should there be a restriction on how many litres of fuel someone can buy daily?

Arrest made following Friday evening attack in Taranaki park
A 23-year-old man is due in the Hawera District Court.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Hodgkinson wins 800m gold in championship record time
Keely Hodgkinson runs a championship record time of one minute 55.30 seconds to take gold in the women's 800m at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

France's Socialists hold onto power in major cities in election boost for mainstream
Paris and Marseille are held by the Socialists in local elections which saw the nationalist right win in Nice and certain towns.

Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon
There are fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground invasion.

Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues
Travellers have faced hours-long waits at airports around the country as a partial government shutdown has left TSA agents without pay.

Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties
The violence began after 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman was killed after reportedly being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian while on his quad bike.