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Auckland FC face South Melbourne FC in Oceania Pro League top four
Follow live coverage of the match at Go Media Stadium in Auckland.

AI causing headaches for both job hunters and recruiters
People looking for a job are feeling dehumanised, whilst employers are getting overwhelmed with hundreds of applications produced by AI.

$180 million boost to healthcare in the Otago Central Lakes area announced
The Health Minister said Health New Zealand's board had agreed in principle to invest $128 million in new operating funding over four years from July 2027 with another $52 million invested in capital funding.

Chelsea owners face moment of reckoning amid fan backlash
The moment of reckoning has arrived for Chelsea's BlueCo ownership, which is now the target of an increasingly angry fanbase.

Nijman emulates Van Gerwen with fifth title in a year
Wessel Nijman emulates his Michael van Gerwen as he continues his superb form in the Players Championship with victory in the 14th tournament of the year.

Where do Bayern's prolific trio rank in greatest front threes ever?
Bayern Munich's attack of Harry Kane, Luis Diaz and Michael Olise has hit 100 goals this season. With the second leg of the Champions League semi-final with PSG coming up, BBC Sport compares the two front threes.

UK government discusses hosting Olympics in 2040s
The UK government says it is in "discussions about supporting potential bids" to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran
President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war
He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.

Man charged with attempted Trump assassination indicted for assaulting Secret Service officer
Cole Tomas Allen is now facing charges from a grand jury indictment, which supersedes his previous charges.

Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.

Costa Rica becomes 13th member of CPTPP
With Costa Rica joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, New Zealand exports to the Central American nation are set to benefit.

New Zealand First reignites campaign to prohibit fireworks after committee recommends ban
Petitions committee backs a ban - the ball is now in the Government’s court and New Zealand First wants to run with it.

Auckland couple sentenced for importing, selling thousands of illegal weapons
An Auckland couple have been sentenced for importing and selling thousands of illegal weapons and drug paraphernalia.

Smaller balls for women's rugby 'worst decision ever'
England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn's WXV Global Series is "the worst decision someone has ever made".

Watch: How did Heidi Klum become a living Met Gala sculpture?
Prosthetic make-up designer Mike Marino reveals how he created the supermodel's show-stopping costume for the annual event in New York.

IS families in Syria have booked tickets home to Australia, minister says
The four women and nine children with links to Islamic State have spent years in a Syrian camp.

Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea
Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader.

To stay or risk the 'Road of Death' - Ukrainian civilians trapped in frontline city
People in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky say they have been cut off from fresh supplies of food or medicine for months.