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Streetwear and crop tops take World Cup fashion to new heights
Inspired by football culture on and off the pitch, this year's kit collections mix archive classics with streetwear staples.

Health New Zealand releases guidelines to help families with perinatal loss
Every year in New Zealand about 700 to 900 families lose baby during pregnancy or in the first year after birth.

I love crime heroines - but Kay Scarpetta leaves me cold
Sue Turnbull bailed out on Patricia Cornwell's fictional forensic examiner after reading the "truly awful" Blow Fly, the new TV adaptation hasn't won her over either.

Sale hold off Quins comeback to reach Champions Cup last eight
Sale Sharks hold off a second-half comeback from Harlequins to progress to the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

UN watchdog voices 'deep concern' as Iran reports new attacks on nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency urges restraint to avoid a nuclear accident at Iran's Bushehr plant.

German men under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad
Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.

The Panthers might look unbeatable now, but dark clouds are looming
More than a dozen Penrith players – including some of the biggest names in the game – could become targets for rival teams from November 1. Could the dynasty finally be coming to an end?

‘That really upsets me’: Why this world champion is talking about period undies and babies
The Australian Diamonds and Melbourne Vixens player is passionate about women’s health and keeping girls in sport, and she’s doing something about it.

Golf great slams ‘predictably weak’ reaction to Tiger Woods’ latest troubles
Fellow Masters champion says that while he sympathises with the American’s physical pain the sport’s response has been ‘predictably weak’.

Movie stars join forces to buy Auckland film and TV studio
Director Taika Waititi says the dream is to keep growing and nurturing the industry's workforce, with Jason Momoa and Cliff Curtis.

The Swedish concept of döstädning is about more than just getting rid of things
We live in an age where our houses are more full of stuff than ever. Death cleaning is an act of love that helps make things for those left behind a lot easier

The House: Members of Parliament debate ability to take mickey
This week, MPs debated a bill to protect parody and satire-the right to take the mickey under New Zealand's copyright law.

Rohl won't watch title rivals as Rangers take top spot
As Rangers move to the top of the Scottish Premiership for the first time this season, head coach Danny Rohl is "convinced" they can finish the job.

Liverpool's cup capitulation ramps up pressure on Slot
Nobody would have believed that 12 months on from Liverpool's title win, a fanbase so united behind its team and its manager would be, at best, apathetic as to whether Arne Slot remains in the job.

US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian ?general Qasem ?Soleimani
The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

Search for missing airman presents serious test for US
The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.

Archbishop to pray for Middle East peace in first Easter sermon
Dame Sarah Mullally will call for an 'end to the violence and destruction' before a congregation in Canterbury.

‘A complete, full review’: The Bombers powerbroker backing Brad Scott, but it’s not unconditional
Essendon is a club that shows little patience with outsiders. Just ask former coaches Matthew Knights, John Worsfold and Ben Rutten.

Arsenal stunned by second-tier club
Southampton's Shea Charles scores a late winner in his side's FA Cup clash with Arsenal.