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Australian police release CCTV of apparent arson attempt gone wrong
The video shows men dousing the front of a house in accelerant and trying to drive away, but the car caught fire before they could escape.

Wellington council to spend $460,000 on coordination service to support rough sleepers
Wellington City Council has agreed to spend nearly half a million dollars on the "homelessness coordination service".

Police officer who beat his children with a belt subject to another employment process
A senior police officer who admitted to beating his children with a belt is the subject of another "employment process," police have confirmed.

Lydia Ko battling to avoid the cut at Women's PGA Championship
The world No 3 began the major with a birdie but was soon in trouble during her opening round in Texas.

Four people injured, two critically, in Tasman crash overnight
Two people are in hospital and two others came away with moderate to serious injuries after a two vehicle crash near an intersection in Hope.

Fire and Emergency on standby for flight into Hawke's Bay Airport
Three crews are at the airport as a precaution, a FENZ manager says.

Dozens fall ill in heat at Royal Ascot
One person was taken to hospital on day two of the event, racecourse officials confirm.

Man City fined Ł1m for repeatedly delaying kick-off
Manchester City are fined over Ł1m by the Premier League after repeatedly kicking-off late in matches last season.

Police ban Budapest Pride march, but mayor vows it will go ahead
It's the latest twist in a cat-and-mouse confrontation between the government and Hungary's LGBTQ community.

Doctor's warning over Turkish weight loss surgery
Hayley Butler, 40, died after falling ill following a procedure in Turkey, an inquest hears.

French trial exposes human trafficking among champagne workers
Three people are accused of exploiting dozens of workers in the heart of champagne country.

Woman, 66, arrested on suspicion of 'Rolex murder'
Jennifer Abbott was found by her niece and neighbours with tape across her mouth at her home.

MP behind assisted dying bill confident it will pass
MPs are preparing for an historic vote on a bill that would allow terminally ill adults to end their own lives.

Young woman’s ‘dream’ first home burnt to the ground just a year after she bought it
Emily Watson watched in tears as the Christchurch house she’d bought only a year ago went up in flames.

Person in critical condition after car fire
One person has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after a car fire in Otago.

Police attend serious family harm incident in Turangi
Emergency services were called to the address about 6.30am on Friday.

One dead after vehicle rolls in central Otago
Three people were taken to hospital and one person died at the scene of a crash near Millers Flat.

BBC Breakfast boss takes extended leave after bullying allegations
It comes after reports of an internal investigation into allegations of bullying.

China could be major beneficiary of New Zealand's move on Cook Islands - security expert
A Massey University security and defence observer says the New Zealand government's tactic of trying to punish partners over their decision-making is short-sighted.

'This is it - time for England to be winners'
England's series against India, which begins on Friday, starts a era-defining 10-game spell for captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

PCs who put spit hood on 90-year-old face hearing
Two serving PCs and a former officer will face gross misconduct hearings.

At least 12 Palestinians killed waiting for aid in Gaza, say medics
It is the latest in almost daily shootings near aid sites in Gaza, which have left hundreds dead overall.