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Scott Barrett makes return from injury as Taranaki take on Hawke’s Bay
Follow live coverage of the NPC match between the Magpies and the Bulls in Napier.

Labour promises to write off 10% of some student loan balances
Chris Hipkins says his government would write off 10 percent of eligible student loan balances.

Live: Election season begins as National and Labour launch campaigns
Standing ovation for National leader as he sets out his plan to beat Labour and return to the Beehive.

Here’s where Saturday’s winning Lotto tickets were sold as five players share $1m prize
Five people won $200,000 but the Powerball rolled over.

Serious two-car crash blocks Massey road
Police were called to the crash about 11.30am Sunday.

Yacht sinks after collision with whale
Four sailors had to abandon ship and were later rescued.

Parliament's triennial warrant of fitness
Just about the last thing Parliament did before it adjourned was change its rules. We spoke to the Speaker, Gerry Brownlee, and outline a few of the changes.

'Pipe dream' to reality? Wakefield reach Grand Final
Wakefield Trinity were playing in rugby league's second tier in 2024. Two years on, they are one win away from becoming Super League champions.

Watch: Thousands turn out to see Pope during Lourdes and Paris visit
The BBC's religion editor Aleem Maqbool explains what Pope Leo's visit means for France.

Peter V’landys has revealed his vision for rugby league. It doesn’t include more rule changes
Days after becoming the NRL’s first executive chair, V’landys has revealed his key priorities. Changing the rules again isn’t one of them.

Cleary is aiming to do a Cronk. But have Panthers already clinched the ultimate prize?
The star halfback will attempt to emulate Roosters great Cooper Cronk by leading his side to a premiership while carrying a serious injury. Meanwhile, the whispers over his future are getting louder.

Once, he couldn’t even pass left to right. Now Mitch Kenny is critical to Penrith’s title shot
The hooker is the not-so underrated cog in the Panthers’ premiership machine, seven years after making his NRL debut with no idea how to play dummy half.

Watch: Wellington lose record 11th NPC match in a row
Look back at live coverage of the NPC match between the Lions and Mooloos in Wellington.

'The job isn't done': Luxon launches National's election campaign in Auckland
Entering to a standing ovation, the National Party leader set out 10 commitments his party is making if re-elected in November.

Winless Wellington out to avoid unwanted history against Waikato
Follow live coverage of the NPC match between the Lions and Mooloos in Wellington.

More rain, snow forecast as severe weather system moves north
A severe weather system moving north over the country is bringing further heavy rain, snow and severe gales across central New Zealand.

Vollering wins women's road race world title
Demi Vollering continues her remarkable season with a thrilling victory in the women's road race in Montreal.

'Mr Saturday' Russell 'comes through other side after real tough period'
George Russell described the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as "the most dominant weekend I've had in my career" after a win that felt like vindication.

Who made an uncharacteristic error? England player ratings v Spain
England were beaten 3-2 in an entertaining game by world champions Spain in the Nations League - here's how BBC Sport rated the Three Lions' players.

Burnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers on to housing ladder
The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.

The Knights were on their knees. Now, they’re ready to rise again
There have been more downs than ups since Newcastle’s last premiership win in 2001. However, the Kalyn Ponga-inspired Knights are ready to create history.