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Chiefs sweat on fitness of star outside back for Super Rugby final
Clayton McMillan might have to reshuffle his backs after their semifinal win because of an ugly head clash that left one in doubt to face the Crusaders.

Government considers Crown contributions to partnership projects
The move is designed to encourage more public private partnerships for infrastructure builds.

Verstappen says race ban questions 'very childish'
Max Verstappen says Formula 1 is "annoying" and that questions about him racing under the threat of a race ban were "childish".

Macron visits Greenland in show of European unity and signal to Trump
France's Emmanuel Macron is visiting Greenland to hold talks on North Atlantic and Arctic security, climate change and critical minerals.

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

The families paying Ł1,500 for 'private bobbies' to police their homes
Security officers from private firms are being paid to patrol some UK neighbourhoods in an effort to deter to burglars - but how much can they really do?

The first trial of its kind: A Russian soldier takes the stand for an execution
Dmitriy Kurashov is the first Russian soldier to stand trial in Ukraine over a battlefield execution.

Mass protests against Trump across US as president holds huge military parade
Organisers said hundreds of demonstrations were held in a day of defiance to counter a huge military parade hosted by Trump.

Crowd roars at Russell's Verstappen dig
George Russell couldn't resist having a dig at Max Verstappen after beating him to pole for the Canadian Grand Prix.

Construction of Wharf 3 at Whanganui Port to begin
The works include the demolition of the existing Wharf three structure.

From korero to kainga: Ngati Rangi celebrates housing milestone
The new homes will be for the descendants of Ngati Rangi living in the region and those wanting to return home.

Burns leads US Open by one heading into final round
Sam Burns maintains slender lead but Adam Scott, JJ Spaun and Viktor Hovland are in pursuit after intriguing third day at the US Open.

Anti-racism rally in Belfast after days of violence
The protest follows days of violence which police say is being led by "bigots and racists".

My dad gave me a kidney - now I can have my dream wedding
Kieran Innes was worried he would have to curtail his future plans when his kidneys failed.

The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?
Most dads in the UK get two weeks off work after their baby is born, but dads in many European countries get more.

Sainsburys and Morrisons told to stop tobacco ads
The government has written to the supermarkets to say the adverts are banned by a law passed in 2002.

Manhunt after two Minnesota state politicians targeted, one of them killed
Hortman and her husband were killed and Hoffman and his wife injured in what officials called "targeted political violence".

Freo survive major scare as Roos comeback falls short
Fremantle duo Luke Jackson and Josh Treacy have come to the rescue as the Dockers overcame a major late scare to secure a thrilling six-point win over North Melbourne at Optus Stadium.

Stunner sets Scott up for back-to-back birdies
Adam Scott set himself up for back-to-back birdies to get into red figures as he fights for the lead at the US Open.