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One person dead, another in custody after serious BoP incident
RNZ understands two people were stabbed in the incident on State Highway 2.

One in custody, road closed in Bay of Plenty incident
One person has been taken into custody and a road is closed, after a serious incident.

Football on the beach with Arteta and love of reading - Iraola in his own words
Andoni Iraola sits down with Kelly Somers to discuss playing with Mikel Arteta and wanting to be remembered as a good person.

Teaching union demands action over 'failing' pension scheme
The union says payment delays from the Teachers' Pension Scheme have left many in financial disarray.

How hard is it to become an influencer? Three people with zero followers find out
Three beginners take on the challenge of turning their talent into social media traction in three months.

From plumbers to pilots: The working lives behind England’s rugby world cup final stars
England's players will be fully focused on their game when they take on Canada in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final - but they know what it's like to combine sport with a full-time job.

UN sanctions against Iran to resume over banned nuclear activity
Sanctions lifted in 2015 look set to be snapped back after Tehran was accused of failing to fulfil its commitments.

Reeves pushes for EU youth migration scheme ahead of Budget
The chancellor calls for an 'ambitious' deal as she looks to boost growth ahead of the 26 November Budget.

Jahrome Hughes thought his season was over when he broke his arm. A surgeon changed his mind
The Melbourne halfback made a remarkable return on Friday night just 22 days after fracturing his left arm against Brisbane. This is how he did it.

Snoop Dogg rocks the MCG
American rapper Snoop Dogg busts out his phat beats ahead of the AFL grand final.

From pop idol to pilgrim: Yusuf Islam wants to explain himself
New York Times: Singer-songwriter's memoir explores near-death, faith and return to music.

Why Scheffler is facing unwanted Woods comparison
Scottie Scheffler is the dominant world number one. But, like his predecessor Tiger Woods, the American is struggling in Ryder Cup pairings.

Why World Cup final is a clash of ideas, money and the future
It is a match that doesn't need the hype, but England's meeting with Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup final has taken on an importance that runs to the heart of the game.

Watch: Moment freediver sets new world record with breath-defying 126m plunge
Russian Alexey Molchanov breaks his own 2024 world record in one of the most technically challenging freediving events.

Solving the 100-year-old mystery of two missing Scottish soldiers
How a small, dedicated team identified two Scots who died more than 100 years ago in Northern France.

Moldova holds key election as Russia's shadow looms large
The country has accused Moscow of election interference on an unprecedented scale.

Huntington's breakthrough 'like winning the lottery 10 times over'
Families are elated by news of the first treatment for the devastating disease - but when and how will the NHS fund it?

How the King’s vision is shaping next wave of new towns
King Charles's views on town planning were once controversial but are now an influence on new developments.

Trump promised retribution - how far will he go?
As the US president pushes a crackdown on left-wing groups and openly targets political foes, critics ask where he's taking America.

Johns lays out game plan to stop Cleary
Andrew Johns revealed how Brisbane should play against Penrith on Sunday in the preliminary final.