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Hamilton airport is flying after this year's return of international flights
December is expected to be its busiest ever month, after Air NZ and Jetstar added new routes from the city.

Person hospitalised after incident on Paritutu Rock
The person is in a moderate condition.

The 'ginger Penaud', a rivalry renewed & Genge's coffee - Prem talking points
Ellis Genge's long-range score, George Hendy's hot streak and Saracens and Exeter renewing their rivalry feature in our Gallagher Prem round-up.

Cowboy builder jailed for 14 years for £1.25m fraud
Mark Killick, who has now been convicted of fraud for a fourth time, used multiple names.

Who's leading the race for the Golden Shoe?
As the halfway mark of the 2025-26 campaign approaches, BBC Sport takes a look at the frontrunners for this season's European Golden Shoe award.

US pauses offshore wind projects over security concerns
The Trump administration has long opposed wind power, most often citing cost and reliability concerns.

Third Palestine Action hunger striker on remand ends protest
A third individual on remand for alleged offences relating to the Palestine Action group has ended a hunger strike after 49 days.

Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago
The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions.

Strategy, smarts and people skills: The man behind ‘Ronball’ and why he’d hate the attention
I promise you Andrew McDonald would not have liked it when Travis Head rolled out those now-famous “Ronball” T-shirts to celebrate Australia’s Ashes victory in Adelaide this week, but I’m sure he would’ve laughed at the gag.

Man hospitalised after falling from Paritutu Rock
He was taken to Taranaki Base Hospital in a moderate condition.

Why home loan applicants might face an extra wait
Mortgage advisers say a busier-than-usual period for applications, coupled with the impending Christmas break, could mean a wait for some borrowers.

How could Man Utd replace injured Fernandes?
Manchester United are still evaluating the extent of Bruno Fernandes' injury, but who are the contenders to replace him if he is ruled out?

French presidential palace employee accused of stealing tableware worth up to €40k
Thomas M is accused of stealing solid silver and porcelain used for state banquets from France's presidential palace.

Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the attacks were an attempt by Moscow to block Ukraine's access to maritime logistics.

'I like being woke': Lush's outspoken co-founder who puts activism at heart of business
Mark Constantine tells the BBC he enjoys being a woke nerd and discusses why he backs the High Street and family-run businesses.

Two identical Banksy murals appear in London
Artist confirms mural near Notting Hill is his, after an identical one appeared in central London.

Baby followed by BBC back in Gaza hospital after treatment abroad
The BBC revisits one-year-old Siwar Ashour who was temporarily evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment during the Gaza war.

Husband and five other men charged with sex offences against ex-wife
Philip Young is charged with offences including rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy.

New Trump envoy says he will serve to make Greenland part of US
Denmark warns Washington to respect its sovereignty, while Greenland says it will decide its own future.