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RMA replacement laws pass in Parliament
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says the Resource Management Act had stifled economic growth, but Opposition parties say the new laws will harm the environment.

Alleged kidnappers accused of impersonating police officers
Three people were driving a former police car and pretending to be detectives when they detained two youths, police allege.

Chelsea struggles to Villa bench - Garnacho faces defining season
Alejandro Garnacho joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea with a view to kick-starting his career, but his early weeks in the Midlands have been a struggle.

Pollock signs new Northampton deal in excess of £400K
Henry Pollock has brought an end to his contract stand-off with Northampton, saying it was ultimately "a very easy decision" to sign an extension.

England fast bowler Wood retires from internationals
England fast bowler Mark Wood announces his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Outrage in India over viral video of teen molested and her friend beaten
Three minors were arrested after videos capturing the assault went viral in India, sparking anger.

Watch: Ukraine's race to counter new jet-powered Russian drones
Russia's new drones are harder to intercept, making recent attacks on Ukraine even more devastating.

Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly
The G7 also condemns "in the strongest terms" Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying that the escalation in fighting in Yemen jeopardises global energy security.

Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.

Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

New Zealand to consider walking away from Super Rugby at major summit
A bombshell proposal for the Kiwis to exit the 30-year-old competition and start a 10-team national competition instead is one of the proposals contained in a secret document.

Journalist Nicky Hager releases latest book Dirty Work on Taxpayers’ Union
Lobby group hits back at 'smears' in Hager book.

Man dies after fight in Lower Hutt last month
A 45-year-old man who handed himself into police has now been charged with manslaughter.

Why is Monaco staging a sprint race? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

'Alarming' - does WSL have a homegrown problem?
The London City Lionesses raised eyebrows with no English players in their starting line-up against Manchester United, but is there a wider trend?

Traffic chaos in Perthshire villages after Google Maps glitch
The issue saw vehicles leave the A9 and travel through the Perthshire villages of Ballinluig, Tulliemet and Guay.

Four dead after powerful Typhoon Dujuan lashes Japan
The storm pulled away from Japan after bringing heavy rains and strong winds to Tokyo and surrounding areas.

Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats'
The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms.

New right to bereavement leave to cover step and half relatives
The new law will also cover foster, kinship care and adoptive relationships, as well as early pregnancy loss.

Watch: Six-year-old girl from China sets new Rubik's Cube world record
Lian Yunzhi broke the women's world record twice in three days at World Cube Association competitions.

Who will - and who won't - be talking to Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly?
The BBC’s Sarah Smith outlines which world leaders Trump is set to meet and the key topics expected on the agenda.