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America's Cup challengers slam Team NZ's lack of 'transparency'
One challenger says their participation in the 2027 event is in serious doubt.

'I'm hardly Bob Dylan': Charli XCX wins songwriter of the year
The star gives a self-deprecating speech about her "genius", while U2 pick up a lifetime award.

User pays: Dump fees may rise in Marlborough
Marlburians may need to buy one less takeaway coffee in the week if they are planning a trip to the dump that weekend.

Words and Numbers: Beginning Budget Day in the House
The opening stanzas of a new Budget begin in quiet formality, but get loudly political quickly.

Podcaster's viral clip sparks discussion about traditional gender norms
An Australian podcaster's desire for a partner who does not "complain" about her workday and instead offers "peace and love" to support his ambitions has sparked discussion about the resurgence of traditional gender norms.

Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory in second semifinal battle for A-League grand final spot
The semifinal is played on aggregate; Auckland FC lead 1-0 so far.

Pope, Crawley & Duckett hit centuries as England dominate Zimbabwe
Centuries from Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett highlight a dominant batting display as England wrap up day one on 498-3 in the first innings of their single Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.

Is it time for injury replacements in Test cricket?
As Zimbabwe toil against England a bowler light because of injury, BBC Sport asks whether the rules around substitutes in cricket should be changed.

Pope, Crawley and Duckett centuries flatten Zimbabwe
Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope join Ben Duckett in making centuries as England dominate Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.

Early Release and Castration... The Government's Plan to Fix Prisons
And a pay rise for teachers and NHS workers.

Chemical castration for sex offenders to be trialled in more prisons
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is also exploring whether chemical castration could be made mandatory.

Warning after ute driver brandishes knife at Tauranga motorist
The aggressive incident in Tauranga this week was caught on dashcam.

Fourth spot up for grabs in Hurricanes� first visit to Brisbane in eight years
The Hurricanes haven�t lost to the Reds since 2013. A win on Friday night would leapfrog them into fourth with one round remaining.

Police urge people to tell truth over Kaea Karauria's death
Kaea Karauria's killer has not been found.

'Not involved': World Rugby accused of 'late stage' player involvement in sevens overhaul
However, a spokesperson for the sport's governing body says consultation with players and representatives did take place.

Kicking my caffeine habit
This isn't a national call to quit caffeine. It's just a story about a girl who stopped to see how it would feel.

How Tourism Holdings circumvented US-Canada tariffs
The Kiwi RV company shifted hundreds of motorhomes across the border into Canada.

Yes, yes, yes: Man Utd sure on Amorim, transfers and the future
A look at what's next for Manchester United after their Europa League final defeat - with focus on transfer plans, finances and the future of their head coach Ruben Amorim.

Why did Trump ambush the South African president?
Cyril Ramaphosa kept his cool despite the onslaught

No suspicion of equipment failure in skydive death
Marketing manager Jade Damarell crashed onto farmland in Shotton Colliery, the inquest hears.

US Treasury confirms the end of the penny
There has been a long debate over the cost and usefulness of one cent coins in the US.