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Snow closes Desert Road as wintry blast sweeps across country
NZTA says a detour is in place that will add at least 40 minutes to the journey time.

State Highway 1 Desert road closed between Rangipo and Waiouru due to snowfall
NZTA says a detour is in place that will add at least 40 minutes to the journey time.

Super Giants survive late wobble to win men's Hundred
Trent Rockets fail in their bid to become the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year, as they are beaten by Manchester Super Giants in the men's final.

History for Hunt and Asher-Smith as GB win relay gold
Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history and Georgia Hunter Bell claims a commanding 1500m gold as Great Britain maintain their bid to top the final medal table at the European Championships.

Barcelona agree £65m Rodri deal - who could replace him at Man City?
Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.

US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln
Adm Brad Cooper acknowledged that navy service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging and tough", following a visit to the warship.

Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.

Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026
Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.

Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan
The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.

All Blacks fly in halfback, lose prop to tour-ending injury
Noah Hotham is on his way to South Africa while Ollie Norris is heading home with a knee injury.

Fast-tracked housing developments can't be paused, Chris Bishop says
The mayors of Auckland and Queenstown have called for an immediate pause on developments, including one that lacks water infrastructure.

E-scooter riders will not have to hand signal for turning once in cycle lanes
Research shows one-handed scooting is very risky.

Video of bull being chased and hit by four-wheeler under investigation
Animal welfare officials say the treatment of a feral bull filmed on the Chatham Islands falls “well short” of acceptable standards.

What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli?
Shifting the playing style, maintaining qualification for major tournaments and refreshing the squad await the new Scotland boss.

Nightmare Man City start for Maresca - are Arsenal really so far ahead?
Did Arsenal show just how far above Manchester City they are with their dominant Community Shield win?

Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.

Watch moment police arrest wanted man while he slept on roof
Two police officers suffered minor injuries during the incident, Greater Manchester Police say.

Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island
About 200 firefighters worked to keep the fires from converging on Salamina, with one now under control.

Emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners say
The alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night - but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk.

How the NRL narrowly avoided its own ‘Geelong moment’
The AFL has been rocked by the scandal surrounding the Geelong Cats and Jake Kolodjashnij concussion waiver. Something similar almost happened in the NRL.