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Crash closes Tauranga's main road
The single-vehicle crash was reported to police just after 5.40am Saturday.

$32 million: The number incoming Apple CEO John Ternus has to beat to measure up to Tim Cook

CEO of viral backflipping robot company says robots are still years from ‘ChatGPT moment,’ even after investors sent his stock soaring 460%

Brighton reject Liverpool's new £60m Minteh bid
Liverpool have an improved bid of £60m for winger Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton but talks between the clubs continue.

'I fear for them' - Vaughan & Raja lament 'desperate times' for Pakistan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he "really fears" for Pakistan after their heavy defeat in the first Test at Headingley.

Two teenagers seriously injured after sword attack at Swedish school
Police say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools were locked down.

World number one Sinner and Britain's Jack Draper withdraw from US Open
World number one Jannik Sinner and Britain's Jack Draper pull out of the upcoming US Open through injury.

Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say
German intelligence believes guns found last year were for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Moscow, reports say.

Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots
A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.

Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final clashes
Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.

Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk
The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid salmonella outbreak.

Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands
This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.

Warriors forward Shakira Baker's double life
Shakira Baker juggles two careers - rugby league and teaching. It was only a matter of time before her two worlds collided.

'Hungry to win' - Villa's Konsa joins Arsenal in £55m deal
Arsenal complete the £55m signing of England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.

It would be 'nice to have choice' over Ashes venues - Root
Joe Root said "it would be nice to have a choice" over the venues where his England team play as they leave Headingley until 2029.

Harry & Meghan: Why Are They Moving Back?
The Sussexes love a surprise – but why have they decided to make a return to the UK?

Is Andy Burnham Actually Popular Or Just New?
And, Sue Gray gives her first interview since leaving Downing Street.

Men admit trying to tunnel into jewellery shop
Three men who tried to break into a Tooting jewellers plead guilty to conspiring to commit burglary.

Stormy autumn, cold winter - El Niño could bring a tough few months for the UK
This year's El Niño is expected to be the strongest in living memory and could lead to a range of impacts of the UK - including a stormy autumn.

Murder investigation after wildfire uncovers body in park
A post-mortem examination revealed the remains belonged to a woman aged between 25 and 45.

Watch: UK marks first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism
Survivors of terror attacks gathered today at the first annual National day for Victims and Survivors of terrorism.

Watch: How 'strongest' El Nin~o could affect weather around the world
The powerful natural climate phenomenon, that is developing over the Pacific Ocean, is likely to be the strongest in living memory, the Met Office has warned.