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'Carry that legacy on': Ngati Haua celebrates Treaty settlement
The Crown has apologised to Taumarunui iwi Ngati Haua in a Treaty Settlement, which includes statutory pardons for two of their tupuna. The Ngati Haua Claims Settlement Bill passed its...

What next for Newmarket as 'emo' Twenty-Seven Names goes?
Another big name is leaving Newmarket, but the local business association says things are looking up for the Auckland shopping district.

Year-long prescriptions not the cure for ailing health system - pharmacist
A Te Awamutu pharmacist is concerned changes to prescriptions happening this week will burden pharmacists.

How 'star signing' Ekitike is leading the way for Liverpool
Champions League pundits Stephen Warnock and Julien Laurens discuss how Hugo Ekitike has become the "star signing" of Arne Slot's Liverpool side.

Boss Mitchell extends England contract as Scarratt joins coaching staff
John Mitchell will continue as Red Roses head coach through to the next Women's Rugby World Cup in 2029 and Emily Scarratt joins the coaching staff.

1. The Monroe Doctrine
What is the 1823 doctrine, and how has it been used since by US presidents?

Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest
Dubbed "the great potato rescue", it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste.

Ex-nursery worker admits further child sex offences
Vincent Chan, 45, pleads guilty to dozens more sexual offence charges at court on Thursday.

Navy introduces new alcohol limits for sailors while on ship
The new policy is in line with the UK chief medical officer's health advice.

How an inspiring home video launched a main event fighter
How Francesca Hennessy - who headlines on BBC Two on Saturday - went from weight and dyslexia struggles to viral fame and in sight of a world-title shot.

Weight loss jab users warned over rare but serious pancreas issue
Symptoms to look out for include severe pain in the stomach and back which does not go away.

Archbishop of York to face no action over sexual abuse case
The Church's president of tribunals says Stephen Cottrell "had no power to remove or suspend David Tudor from ministry".

Election 2026: How does campaign advertising work, and what are the rules?
Explainer - Soon politicians will blanket the internet and airwaves with pleas for your vote. What are they allowed to do?

Microsoft warns of lower Surface revenue due to RAM shortages
Microsoft said this week that it expects Surface and Windows revenue to fall as a result of the ongoing shortages of memory in the PC market. Microsoft chief financial officer Amy Hood told analysts that revenue in its More Personal Computing segment, which includes the Surface devices, should fall to between...

How English clubs got smart to dominate this season's Champions League
Premier League clubs always had the money, but now they also have the know-how they have dominated this season's Champions League.

Palace move for £50m Strand Larsen in doubt
Crystal Palace's £50m move for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen is in the balance after the Eagles suggest they could walk away from the deal.

Israeli media cite official accepting Hamas figure of 70,000 war dead
Israel has previously cast doubt on figures from the Hamas-run health ministry, which the UN considers reliable.

EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters.

Planning bids for new homes soar but building remains low - how is your area affected?
While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.

British girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday in Morocco
Inaayah Makda remains missing after being caught out by a rapidly incoming tide, a relative has said.