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Police concerned for missing Palmerston North teen
Police have asked anyone with information to get in touch.

Watch: Christopher Luxon on $515m spend-up for new roads
The government will spend more than half a billion dollars buying properties for its Roads of National Significance. Watch the Prime Minister discuss the plan here.

Inland Revenue says tax crackdown paying off
Tax department details arrest warrants, bank account deductions that have pulled in almost $12 per $1 spent.

Verstappen's 'positive pressure' as he goes 'flat out' for fifth title
For the first time all year, Max Verstappen says that winning the world championship is a real possibility after his United States Grand Prix victory.

Amorim's big moment - are Man Utd finally ready for lift off?
Finally, at Anfield, home of Manchester United's - historically and statistically - biggest rivals, Ruben Amorim's team delivered a statement win.

These confederate statues caused nationwide protests. Melted down, they're now art pieces
The 18 decommissioned Confederate monuments have been deconstructed and displayed to make a statement on the horrors of slavery.

'Andy sweats over police probe' and 'ceasefire in peril'
A Met investigation into Prince Andrew and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire dominate Monday's front pages.

MoD probes claims Russian hackers stole files on bases
The files, including details of RAF and Royal Navy bases, were reportedly published on the dark web.

Tel Aviv derby called off by police after 'violent riots'
The derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv is cancelled before kick-off after police say "smoke grenades and pyrotechnic devices were thrown".

Kiwi combination place second at prestigious Maryland 5* equestrian event
Monica Spencer and Artist placed second in equestrian's prestigious Maryland 5 Star event in the United States this morning.

Hauraki marine protection law creates 'dangerous precedent' - recreational fishers
A recreational fishing advocacy group has accused the government of creating exclusive zones for commercial fishing with a new marine protection law.

PM Christopher Luxon to respond to Labour’s ‘Future Fund’ in post-Cabinet press conference
Labour's policy borrows the name of a similar idea of New Zealand First's.

Bouncy balls, points gaps & Honda Civics - inside Celtic's dismal day
BBC Scotland examines what was a day of incident for defending Scottish champions Celtic at Dundee.

After 'No Kings' protests, where does Democratic resistance go next?
Millions of Americans joined anti-Trump protests, but Democrats are less popular than the president and divided over how to fight back.

India sparkles as millions celebrate Diwali festival
Known as the festival of lights, Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil.

China will soon have a new Five Year Plan. Here's how they have changed the world so far
Beijing's leaders are deciding on a blueprint that sets China's economic goals for the next decade.

Bankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China - my week with global finance elite
After five days talking to ministers, bankers and trade negotiators at the IMF, the BBC's Faisal Islam assesses the global outlook.

Bereaved families call for inquiry into government response to suicide websites
Campaigners say at least 133 people have died in the UK after being exposed to a toxic substance promoted by online forums.

The two words you need to help you push back at work
Ambition and work ethic help us succeed, but how can we stop drive damaging our health?

New V-level courses to be brought in for students after GCSEs
Ministers say new vocational courses will simplify the "confusing" options students have after GCSEs.

Giuffre thought she might 'die a sex slave' at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals
The BBC obtained a copy of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir ahead of its publication on Tuesday.