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Motorcyclist hospitalised after hitting fence while fleeing police in Lower Hutt
"They allegedly accelerated, overtook another vehicle and failed to take a bend," police said.

Football Ferns captain announces international retirement ahead of Matildas game
The 143-cap veteran has confirmed Tuesday night’s game against Australia will be her last for New Zealand.

‘Hit me out of nowhere’: Cyclist smashed by wing mirror during Taupo Enduro race
“It was shit driving,” the veteran cyclist said.

Aspinall diagnosed with rare eye condition
Tom Aspinall is diagnosed with a rare eye condition after being accidentally poked in both eyes by Ciryl Gane at UFC 321.

'Learning point' as Arsenal miss chance to extend lead
Arsenal complete a tough week with a draw at Chelsea, but there is a feeling it could have been even better.

'Qatar GP shows anything can happen in three-way title showdown'
Formula 1 is heading into its first final-race championship showdown between more than two drivers for 15 years, and anything can happen.

Thousands march against barracks asylum seeker plan
The demonstrators oppose Home Office plans to house up to 540 male asylum seekers in the town.

Dignitas founder dies by assisted suicide aged 92, group says
Ludwig Minelli founded the group in 1998, which has since helped thousands of people to die.

Ukraine talks 'productive' but more work needed, Rubio says
American and Ukrainian delegations meet in Florida to discuss the outlines of a peace deal with Russia.

'I saw them driving over injured people' - the terrifying escape from war in Sudan
The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.

Patrick Keusch had tears in his eyes as he pleaded guilty to fatal Canterbury crash
Patrick Keusch was charged with careless driving causing the death of woman.

Rising Christchurch ballet star selected for prestigious Prix de Lausanne
Tamison is the only New Zealander and one of just two dancers from Australasia chosen to compete at what is often regarded as the "ballet Olympics".

PM says decision on move-on orders for central Auckland expected before Christmas
Luxon also said it was ‘non-negotiable’ that the Central Rail Link opened during 2026.

Andrew Coster still off work after three weeks, staff can’t say where he is
The acting Social Investment Agency boss told reporters he doesn’t know when, or if, a new chief executive will be appointed.

Three-time Ballon d'Or winner Bonmati breaks leg in training
Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after breaking her leg in training.

'Is this the start of Liverpool's life without Salah?'
'Is this the start of Liverpool's life without Mohamed Salah?', after he was dropped for his side's 2-0 win at West Ham, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.

The Donald Trump v Zohran Mamdani show
How long can the US president and next mayor of New York continue to get on?

The Budget: Rachel Reeves denies claims she lied in the run-up
The chancellor says she can be trusted, after claims she misled the public before Budget.

Ousted Oxford Union president-elect 'threatened' over Kirk posts
George Abaraonye lost a no-confidence vote after appearing to celebrate the death of Charlie Kirk.

Verstappen's Qatar win takes F1 title fight to final race
Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri will contest a final-race championship showdown in Abu Dhabi after the Red Bull driver won a gripping Qatar Grand Prix.

Parliament picnic marks beginning of pet bonds
Ministers have hosted a pet picnic at Parliament.