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Illegal dirt bike riders terrify livestock, tear through native trees Porirua
Porirua police say they are seeking information on a group of illegal dirt bike riders who have been terrifying livestock and damaging newly planted native trees.

Kathmandu owner nearly doubles full-year loss
Group sales increased modestly, with Rip Curl and Kathmandu seeing slight growth, and Oboz saw a small sales decline.

Quantum computing threat demands urgent action in Asia Pacific
Quantum computing threatens to break current encryption across Asia Pacific, urging urgent upgrades to digital security as cyber risks escalate rapidly.

Macron calls Trump after motorcade blocks his car
Macron and Trump were in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly

Man found guilty of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida
Ryan Routh, 59, was spotted hiding in bushes with a rifle at the president's Florida golf club last year.

Killed seeking food - Jeremy Bowen on Abdullah's shooting and Gaza's lethal aid system
Inside Panorama and BBC Eye's investigation into hunger in Gaza and why so many are risking their lives for aid.

Six years ago Trump's UN audience laughed, this year they were silent
The US leader's address was one of the clearest expositions of the way he sees the world, writes James Landale.

Lachie Galvin wanted to join Penrith. The premiers wanted his mate
Blaize Talagi is proving an outstanding replacement for Jarome Luai at the Panthers – but if Lachie Galvin had got his way, he’d be lining up alongside Nathan Cleary this week.

The 14 players who will define this year’s AFL trade and free agency period
A wealth of big-name players are poised to change clubs in the weeks ahead. These are the best players considering a move.

Snoop Dogg gets AFL masterclass from Daicos brothers
Snoop Dogg has landed in Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final, already making his presence felt ahead of the big game.

'We were hit with a lot': Ardern talk Christchurch attack, public backlash with Colbert
The former Prime Minister chatted with The Daily Show's Jon Stewart about Trump, her upcoming documentary and whether a return to politics was in her future.

'A new experience': Meet the parents who host homestay students
Host families say anyone wanting to study in New Zealand for a spell should prepare in advance for their visit to get the most out of the trip.

'England gather their most hostile Ashes bowling attack since 1970'
England have got the hostile bowling attack of their dreams for this winter's Ashes series in Australia, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Evacuated Gazan students arrive in the UK to begin studies
They are the first group who have been helped to escape the conflict so they can attend universities across the UK.

Fat Bear Week kicks off - watch some of the contestants
Success gets winners a spot on the champion's wall at Katmai National Park in Alaska, but also improves their survival chances this winter.

The Gen Z revolution in Asia shows the power of the young - and their limits
Anti-corruption demonstrations, powered by social media, have toppled a government - but will they lead to lasting change?

Chris Mason: Punchy Lib Dems use Reform UK as call to action
The party is taking on Nigel Farage in a way Labour and the Tories either can't or won't, our political editor writes.

Kyiv can win all of Ukraine back from Russia, Trump says
The US president says Ukraine can win back land with support from Nato and Europe, marking a major shift in his position.

27 years of scorn: Melbourne and Cronulla’s own ‘Book of Feuds’
There is no love lost for the two teams whose most famous showdown was in the 2016 grand final.

Injuries pushed Jack Martin to his wit’s end. This is how the Cats rebuilt his body and mind
Jack Martin’s talent has never been in doubt, but the question marks over his body never disappeared. Somehow he has timed his run to the grand final in his first season at the Cats perfectly.