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SH 2 through Waioweka Gorge closed due to slip
The Bay of Plenty, East of Whakatane River, is under an Orange Heavy Rain Warning from 3am Sunday through to 4pm.

Missing kayakers found clinging to kayak 5.7km from shore amid rough seas
A pair of kayakers have been rescued amid worsening sea conditions in Auckland.

'My partner died a hero saving our daughter's life'
Chris Tuczemskyi says his daughter Autumn is still alive because of her late mother's heroics.

British man pleads guilty to conspiring to steal $8m in virtual currency
The Scottish 24-year-old admits defrauding at least a dozen companies and their employees across the US.

Swinney predicts SNP majority at Holyrood election
The first minister has told BBC News that his party will return at least 65 seats at next month's vote.

Gout Gout ticks off semis
Running into a headwind measuring -2.2 metres per second in the semi-finals of the under-20 100 metres at the Australian athletics junior championships, the teen sprint superstar clocks 10.44 seconds.

Umaga fears Super Rugby exit could see Tonga and Samoa lost to rugby league
The looming closure of Moana Pasifika could result in two proud Pacific nations struggling to make Rugby World Cups and lose star athletes to the NRL.

Gout Gout wins final in 10.21
Gout Gout claims the under-20 100m title at the Australian athletics junior championships in 10.21 seconds.

AFL umpire hurt in ugly player collision
AFL umpire left holding his shoulder after colliding with Gold Coast's Touk Miller.

Ryan finds staying power in progeny of his group 1-winning sprinter
Rosehill trainer Gerald Ryan added to his Queensland winter carnival team with two exciting products of the late Snitzel.

AFL Saturday LIVE: Suns hang on to win as Essendon show renewed fight; season over for Bulldog Sam Darcy
AFL round six continues on Saturday with three more matches. On the Gold Coast, the Suns host Essendon. In the lead up, Damien Hardwick admitted Gold Coast’s recruitment has caused early season regression but that the pieces are coming back together as they aim to stop a two-game losing skid.

Can the Chiefs stop the Canes in heavyweight showdown
The Hurricanes are scoring for fun, but the Chiefs have the blueprint to stop them. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the big clash.

AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work
The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund to boost British AI firms.

What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be
I have been chatting with some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy. Here's what they said.

Young faces ban for high tackle
Hudson Young was cited late in the Raiders win over the Storm in Canberra.

Crowds of fans cheer for Coventry's return to Premier League
Throngs of fans cheer emphatically for Coventry as the team clinch their return to the Premier League for the first time since 2001.

Warriors winger's stunner against old side
Alofiana Khan-Pereira extended the Warriors' lead early against the Titans with a stunning try in the corner.

Wheels fall off Kiwi star's charge
Matt Payne looked set to challenge for victory in the opening Supercars race of the day in Christchurch, before he lost a wheel after a pitstop.