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Person dies in single-vehicle crash in Kaipara
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Paparoa Valley Road and Franklin Road at 12.35am on Saturday.

Trump's war with Iran... what we still don't know
Plus, has the president persuaded Americans to back his war?

Russia was behind parcel fires in UK and Europe, investigators say
The attacks, which involved self-igniting packages, targeted couriers in Poland, Germany and at a DHL depot in the UK in 2024.

UK immigration officers 'working for China' arrested after forcing entry into flat, court hears
One of the officers is on trial at the Old Bailey while the other was found dead in May 2024 after being arrested and bailed.

Two of the world's rarest lions put to sleep at zoo
Thheiba and Fidda were 22 years old and were the remaining two females of a pride at the zoo, with one male lion named Qays remaining.

Badenoch presses Starmer to strike Iranian missile sites
RAF jets have been shooting down missiles fired by Iran, but are not taking part in strikes on its sites.

Who's to blame for Spurs crisis?
BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty examines who - or what - is to blame for Spurs' crisis as they fight to avoid relegation.

Three women interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
The women have been interviewed under suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and human trafficking, the Met Police says.

Man who murdered ex's sister and her children in revenge attack given whole-life sentence
Bryonie Gawith and her children died when Sharaz Ali set fire to their home in revenge for her sister ending their relationship.

'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut
Communities across huge swathes of Lebanon have been told by Israel to leave their homes due to military action against Hezbollah.

Iranian schools, hospital and landmarks among civilian sites hit during US-Israeli strikes
A local in Tehran tell BBC Verify that the city has been turned into a "ghost town" as residents flee.

McCullum and Key look set to retain ECB support
Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key look likely to retain the support of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) despite a disappointing winter.

Almost 150 injured at LFC parade before Doyle incident, report reveals
A report into traffic and crowd management at the event last May calls for tighter rules on flares.

Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery
The company says its "mission is not affiliated with any political viewpoint or agenda," in response to the latest White House meme.

Relying on drugs to stop obesity would be 'societal failure', says Chris Whitty
England's top doctor says the drugs should be for a minority and more effort is needed to prevent obesity in the first place.

Israeli troops push into Lebanon for yet another war with Iran's proxy Hezbollah
The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning a full-scale ground invasion to fight Hezbollah.

Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs
Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.

Rare coincidence as three cousins born on same day
Their parents are now looking forward to joint birthday parties together.

Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department
The Department of Justice said the released files had been "incorrectly coded as duplicative" and inadvertently not published.

Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.