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Christchurch council investigating ways to mitigate stench from damaged wastewater plant
Christchurch City Council is looking at ways to mitigate the stench from Bromley's damaged treatment plant.

More than 19 line and tube failures raise alarm in medical child abuse trial
A child at the centre of a medical abuse trial experienced at least 19 failures of feeding tubes and central lines, a High Court has heard.

Community alarmed by dog-attacks on sheep, warns person could be next
In this idyllic rural community, locals are on edge about a roving dog that's killing animals.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Prestianni's Benfica career 'over' if racist abuse proven
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho says Gianluca Prestianni's career under him will be "over" if it is found he racially abused Vinicius Jr.

Could Kim's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader?
Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.

Watch: Retaliations continue on day two of US-Israel attacks on Iran
Donald Trump warned of more US deaths after three US service members have been killed in action on the second day of US-Israel attack on Iran.

Lead car at half marathon takes runners wrong way
The lead trio in the women's field of the US Half Marathon Championships were led off course by nearly half a kilometre.

Slater reacts to Flanno's bold premiership call
Billy Slater weighs in on the comments made by Dragons coach Shane Flanagan about his team's premiership chances in 2026.

Giddey joins the history books after latest feat
Josh Giddey dazzles on the courts for the Chicago Bulls as he etches his name into the history books alongside some of the game's best.

Transpower needs 'fit for purpose' Public Works Act to expand electricity transmission system
A select committee is hearing submissions on the Public Works Amendment Bill that aims to streamline land acquisition powers and compensation.

Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race with Actor Award win
The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.

Watch: New Zealand not asking questions about US, Israel attacks
Christopher Luxon has again refused to be drawn on whether the coalition fully supports the strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran.

Watch: Iranian Americans celebrate on the streets of Los Angeles
Iranian Americans in Los Angeles dance in the streets on day two of the conflict.

The Papers: 'Britain backs war on Iran' and 'Trump vows to press on'
The papers are all leading on conflict in the Middle East for a second consecutive day.

Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.

RAF responding to suspected drone strike at UK base in Cyprus, MoD says
The BBC understands there were no casualties in the suspected strike on RAF Akrotiri.

‘I feel like I could definitely crack it’: Burton says NFL on his radar
The Canterbury five-eighth still has two seasons to run on his Belmore deal but admits he is open to having a shot at a career as an NFL punter.

‘Very close to a resolution’: Last-minute negotiations turn Lomax case on its head
The landmark hearing before the NSW Supreme Court to resolve Zac Lomax’s playing future has been delayed as Parramatta and Melbourne try to thrash out an agreement.

‘What have I done?’ The moment that sparked a player to change after ruck rule overall; Hawks to appeal Newcombe ban
Geelong forward Shannon Neale has revealed he thought he was seriously hurt in a knee-on-knee ruck contest, and says the AFL’s new ruck rules will mean he has to alter the way he goes about his centre-bounce work. Meanwhile, the Hawks will appeal Jai Newcombe’s one-match ban.