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David Stuart: From 'corporate drone' to comedy success
After being fired from a corporate job, David Stuart relocated to New Zealand from Scotland and now has a burgeoning comedy career.

Invercargill store worker injured in overnight crime spree
There were two aggravated robberies and multiple burglaries in Invercargill in the early hours of Monday.

Mental health shortages: Minister under fire for hiding worker shortage data
An email revealed the removal of shortage data was ordered by officials.

Nine bolters with a shot of making the Lions squad
Unforeseen picks are part of the intrigue and tradition of the British and Irish Lions squad selection - so who might make a late run in 2025?

Shh... the rise of the silent book club
Book clubs where no-one speaks are growing in popularity across the UK.

Russian spies attended Parliament event nine years ago
Bulgarians Orlin Roussev, Biser Dzhambazov and Katrin Ivanova attended an event in the Palace of Westminster, the BBC finds.

Harrison's famous 'Hand of Goog' steal
The infamous Justin Harrison lineout that helped secure the Wallabies a famous series victory v the Lions

Harrison vs Healey in running rugby feud
Look back at a snippet of the famous 2001 Lions tour rivalry between Justin Harrison and Austin Healey

Steph Curry stuns in Game 7 thriller
Stephen Curry puts up 14 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Golden State Warriors to Game 7 victory over the Houston Rockets.

O’Shea hoping returning runners don’t have to do heavy lifting at Kembla
Randwick trainer John O’Shea is keeping a close eye on the sky and the drying track as he looks to snare a winning double.

Weka hitches a 300km ride to Christchurch
A weka hitched a 300km ride to Christchurch in a ute.

'Fresh eyes' investigation finds systemic failings in case of stillborn baby
The Health and Disability Commissioner reopened the complaint eight years after the 'high risk' pregnancy.

Ask Me Anything, the new BBC Sport service designed to serve you
BBC Sport is providing a new service called Ask Me Anything dedicated to answering your questions.

Ten dead after tourist boats capsize in China
Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged "all-out efforts" in the search and rescue mission.

Doing nothing on social care 'untenable', MPs warn
The report says failure to fix England's social care system carries an unknown human and financial cost.

Custom fireworks and standby firefighters: How the Vatican makes its smoke signal
Experts say the process requires "two custom fireworks", smoke test rehearsals and Vatican firefighters on standby.

Iranian men questioned by police over alleged UK terror plot
Seven Iranian nationals are among those arrested in two major counter-terrorism investigations.

‘It stinks’: Paine questions Rabada drugs episode
The former Australian captain says there are many questions that need to be answered as South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada prepares for next month’s world Test championship final and plots his return to the field just days after revealing he tested positive for recreational drug use.

The front-row battle that could clinch an Origin debut for Terrell May
In-form prop continues his push for a NSW call-up when he goes up against the man he replaced at Wests Tigers, Stefano Utoikamanu, on Sunday afternoon.

Verstappen and Norris tangle during Miami opening lap
Polesitter Max Verstappen and Lando Norris are involved in a opening lap incident where Norris is forced wide during the Miami Grand Prix.

Slater: Why Benji presser was 'real growth' for Tigers
Billy Slater discusses the form of the Wests Tigers after their win at Magic Round.