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National Party leader Christopher Luxon denies snubbing Chris Bishop in election speech
The "Minister for Everything" has lost his seat in Parliament, after being toppled by his Labour rival in Hutt South.

The future of the Maori seats includes the Greens
It comes as the Greens' candidate and party vote support increases significantly in the Maori electorates, with one MP dubbing it a "green wave."

Wales let themselves down despite win - Lake
Captain Dewi Lake knows there is plenty to improve following a lacklustre 28-21 Nations Championship victory over Japan.

Qualifying conditions borderline - but Norris and Russell hoping for more rain
Polesitter Lando Norris says qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix brought "some of the wettest conditions" in which he had ever driven.

Maresca's dream start turns into nightmare as title hopes hit
Enzo Maresca left the City Ground on Saturday evening with chants of "can we play you every week?" ringing in his ears - the Italian's dream start as Manchester City manager is rapidly turning into a nightmare.

The Papers: 'Briton dies in Krakow shootings' and 'Royals honour the fallen'
The Royal Family are pictured attending the Festival of Remembrance on a number of Sunday's front pages.

'Flat', 'tired', 'cynical': Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver New Zealand's tightest election in years
The national mood is low, and faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the major parties at the polls.

Property, football and politics: The links between Manchester and Abu Dhabi explained
A closer look at the relationship between Man City's owners and the Manchester political scene.

Ambika Mod says the 'glass ceiling is always getting higher' for South Asian actors
The actress joins the cast of Black Doves for the second season of Netflix's spy thriller.

My parents chose to die together and I was left to grieve alone
Jan and Els sought medical intervention to end their lives together after 50 happy years of marriage, leaving behind their only child.

Germans wrestle with what to do with Hitler's destroyed Eagle's Nest retreat
While some believe the site should be partially or completely rebuilt, others want it abandoned and all memory of its Nazi past forgotten.

Sir Pou Temara, a respected Maori scholar and language champion dies
A social media post from Pukaea News said Ta Pou died peacefully, surrounded by whanau.

Scotland's familiar frailties brutally exposed in All Blacks schooling
Hopes of a first-ever win over New Zealand were trampled along with Scotland's mission statement, writes Tom English.

Hutchinson beats Buatsi to win WBC light-heavyweight title
Willy Hutchinson is crowned WBC light-heavyweight champion as he produces the performance of his career against Joshua Buatsi in Manchester.

Thousands watch elaborate carnival cart procession
The event in Bridgwater, Somerset, attracted people from all over the country to watch.

Veterans shouldn't sleep rough this Christmas, Burnham says
Downing Street says the prime minister will personally write to councils on Armistice Day to urge them to draw up plans.

The Trump coalition is shattered - what will Republicans do now?
Republicans can stick with Trumpism or chart a new path, writes BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush.

The rise of microdramas: The 'snackable' shows made for the scrolling age
The snappy, high-octane episodes - viewed on your phone - are huge in China and on the up in the UK.

Labubu hype seemed unstoppable, now the fluffy monster mania is dying
Parent company Pop Mart's revenue has fallen as appetite for the quirky collectible monsters wanes.

Gaza wedding festival sees 250 couples married at the same time
A mass wedding for Palestinian brides and grooms has taken place in the rubble-strewn streets of Gaza.

Royal Family join veterans and families at Festival of Remembrance
The senior royals attended the annual event at London's Royal Albert Hall on the eve of Remembrance Sunday.