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Hector McNeilly aims for LA Olympics after shooting to silver in world youth archery
Seventeen-year-old Hector McNeilly has carried a bow for as long as he can remember - now he's claimed a historic silver medial in an international youth archery competition.

‘I’m grassroots and I love this rohe’ - Ruapehu candidate
Communication is the key for the council, says Maori ward candidate Kuru Ketu.

Hardship led this Ruapehu candidate to community service
Maori ward candidate Simon Hepi is calling for practical solutions, saying there needs to be ‘a tighter grip on understanding finance’.

'My girl can't walk or talk': Searching for answers in Wales' rare disease cluster
Families affected by a rare inherited disease say they have had to "scramble" for information.

Watch: Is America divided? Charlie Kirk supporters weigh in
The BBC spoke to Americans who travelled to Arizona to attend the late conservative activist's memorial service.

Murdochs likely to be involved in US TikTok deal, Trump says
Oracle chairman Larry Ellison and Dell founder Michael Dell are also both involved, the president tells Fox News.

Sultana looks to 'reconcile' with Corbyn after party row
Post on social media comes after the ex-Labour MPs clashed over the formation of their fledgling left-wing party.

Government accelerates $413m school property upgrades with new $58m funding
The wider $413m package combines new, existing and brought-forward funding.

Kerr given hero's reception
Sam Kerr is given a hero's reception as she makes her return to Chelsea's home ground.

Munster backs teammate's early return
Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster provides an update on injured teammate Jahrome Hughes.

No doctors, no chemist, no mills - Ruapehu Maori ward candidate
It’s been tough in Raetihi, Marilyn Davis says, but ‘good health is the pinnacle’ for Ruapehu - and why she’s standing.

Careless driving to blame for crash between two police cars, report finds
The police investigation found that both officer’s actions met the evidential standard for careless driving, the IPCA said.

Former All Blacks winger dies aged 93
Stuart Freebairn, who was the third-oldest living All Black, died on Sunday morning.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

'Starmer's big Gaza gamble' and 'Maga send-off'
The UK's recognition of Palestinian statehood and Charlie Kirk's memorial dominate Monday's papers.

PM's 'knee-bending' to Trump is 'cringey', says Clegg
The former deputy PM says Starmer and Trump's relationship is "getting a bit embarrassing".

How some people are using playlists to prepare for dying
Music can evoke powerful memories and offers a sense of normality for people dealing with illness or death.

My three boys starved to death. I hope angels bring them home, says Afghan mother
The deaths of Ghulam and Nazo’s children are evidence of a silent wave of mortality engulfing Afghanistan, where malnutrition is at unprecedented levels.

Welfare reform 'must happen', minister says
The Work and Pensions Secretary tells the BBC he will press ahead with welfare system changes.

Watch: Prayer, tears and a Trump-Musk handshake at Kirk memorial
The five-hour service saw top officials from the Trump administration pay tribute to the conservative activist.

150kg giant streaks away for touchdown
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis cleans up a loose ball and runs away to score a match-winning touchdown.

Oscar Piastri didn’t last one lap in Baku. His title hopes look as strong as ever
A horror weekend for the world championship leading Australian on the track hasn’t overly damaged his pursuit of a larger goal.