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ITV sells media and entertainment arm to Sky for £1.6bn
The two broadcasters say the deal will create a strong rival to global streaming giants.

Whangarei campgrounds losing thousands after storm damage scares off travellers
There has been limited access to Helena Bay, Oakura, and Whangaruru since January, when a landslide struck Russell Road.

'They dropped the ball': Oamaru locals frustrated at council flood response
Some people have been left stranded by the deluge while others are counting the cost of damage.

The bid to save Tararua's Donald the wandering pig
The Animal Justice Party (AJP) is hoping to speak with the purchaser and see if they can secure Donald's freedom.

NZ accuses China of going against peace and stability of Pacific
New Zealand says China's testing launch of a nuclear-capable missile into the South Pacific is at odds with peace and stability in the region.

‘One of the true legends’: Kiwi motorsport icon dies aged 84
Robbie Francevic, the first New Zealander to win the Australian Touring Car Championship, has died, aged 84.

Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue
Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks prompted a backlash.

Thousands of forgotten Punjabi WW1 soldiers recognised for first time
Nearly 10,000 soldiers' names are being added to the official database of war dead, a cherised step for many of their ancestors.

UK's third heatwave of the year begins - but how will it be different?
As some parts of the UK start to experience their third heatwave of the year, Simon King explains how this one could be different from the last.

A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market
The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.

Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you
Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.

The man England will fear most - Haaland fires Norway to history with win over Brazil
Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four World Cup games and he is the striker that nobody wants to face as he fires Norway into an historic quarter-final.

Most dealmakers say human-only M&A decisions untenable
With AI now embedded in most deal processes, 62% of senior M&A executives say human-only decision-making is no longer defensible.

Kiwis get 'gold medal for hazardous drinking', alcohol researcher says
The country's low-risk drinking guidelines are out of date and too high, Massey University professor Andy Towers says.

Caregiver jailed for raping elderly woman, sexually assaulting another identified
Nilushan Jayanga Silva Ginthota Vidhanage was earlier found guilty of rape and two charges of unlawful sexual connection.

Iwi say mussel spat venture could reduce reliance on wind
Te Aupouri fisheries general manager said New Zealand's greenshell mussel industry relied almost entirely on spat - or baby mussels.

Police leadership needs fundamental overhaul, review finds
Development and recruitment processes in the service need reforming, an independent report says.

Falsely convicted man who spent £500k clearing his name is rejected for compensation
Brian Buckle, who was falsely convicted of sex abuse, spent more than five years in prison.

Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France
The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.

London Diamond League is pricing us out, say families
Some call the UK's flagship athletics meet "exorbitant", with analysis showing events elsewhere are cheaper.