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Four hurt in Southwestern Motorway crash
One person was in a serious condition, while three others sustained moderate injuries.

Another popular swimming hole is closed for the summer
The popular spot is getting long-awaited stopbank repairs, knocking out another favourite among swimmers.

Brazil’s Economic Center São Paulo to Pilot Blockchain-Based Microloans for Farmers

Russia accidentally destroys its only way of sending astronauts to space

Guinea-Bissau's coup called a 'sham' by West African political figures

Two Inmates Allegedly Sawed Through Their Cell Bars and Escaped Custody Using Bed Sheets: Reports

Young New Zealanders sail to Antarctica in the wake of great polar explorers
Eight 18 to 30 year olds will spend a month sailing from Argentina to Antarctica across the notorious Drake Passage on a historic tall ship.

Council divided over risk of building a ‘road to nowhere’, accessing golf course and nature areas
Councillors have backed a proposed $1.4m road extension to secure access to the Amberley Beach Golf Course, but not everyone agrees.

Live - Air NZ cancels flights as global A320 fleet grounded
Air New Zealand cancelled multiple flights on Saturday, with all A320 aircraft grounded due to a global software problem.

The new girl on Stranger Things is 'part Kiwi'
Fourteen-year-old Nell Fisher hadn't been allowed to see the hit Netflix show when she first auditioned - her mum thought it was too scary.

How a Welsh school helped make a Springbok superstar
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has taken world rugby by storm but was playing for Llandovery College not so long ago.

Have Liverpool missed out on chance to sign Guehi?
With top clubs in Europe registering an interest, have Liverpool missed out on the chance to sign Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi?

'Predatory' head teacher struck off after exposing himself in school
James 'Jamie' Richards left several staff traumatised and was described as "predatory" by a panel.

‘Utter embarrassment’: Big Bash game called off with side three runs shy of win
The Sydney Thunder were potentially seconds away from victory in the women’s Big Bash when the umpires abandoned the rain-affected match in Adelaide.

Why are screen villains always drinking milk?
From Frankenstein to the cold-blooded assassin Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men, milk is a long way from human kindness in movieland.

South Korea 1-1 Wales: Crymu held after Korean equaliser

'Believe we can win': Labour rallies party faithful
Labour Party faithful are upbeat as they rally in Auckland, roughly one year out from the next election.

One dead after vehicle crashes into Hawke's Bay river
One person is dead after a vehicle crashed into water in Wairoa.

Rugby’s biggest superstar set for long-awaited comeback from serious injury
France halfback Antoine Dupont is readying for his return after an eight-month absence from a torn ACL suffered in the Six Nations.

'Strong winds' set to return for Wellington and Canterbury, heavy rain in the west
MetService issues weather watches for rain and gales across multiple regions.

Exeter go top after late comeback win at Sale
Exeter Chiefs score 21 unanswered points to come from 26-6 down to win by a point at Sale Sharks to move top of The Prem.

What's going on with fan disorder at European games?
Was the disorder of Young Boys fans at Aston Villa an isolated incident, or does it indicate something more prevalent?

Norris third as title rival Piastri takes Qatar sprint pole
Lando Norris qualifies only third for the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix - on the weekend the McLaren driver could clinch his first world title.

'Callous' beheading of stag prompts police investigation
The headless body of the stag, that was part of the herd at Newbridge Demesne in Dublin, was found by staff on Thursday.