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Armed police in Te Kuiti following a firearms incident
Armed police descended on the small King Country town of Te Kuiti following a firearms incident on Monday morning but say the incident has now been resolved.

Hunter Bell triumphs again at Paris Diamond League
Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell storms to her second Diamond League win of the season with a commanding victory in the women's 1500m in Paris.

'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history
Canada are making history at this World Cup with a run that is likely to change the face of football in the country forever.

Got the tennis bug? How to play sport without paying
As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

The Papers: 'Burnham's 10-year mission' and 'Princess in Peaks condition'
Andy Burnham's upcoming policy speech and Catherine's Three Peaks Challenge lead Monday's papers.

Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw
The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?

Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.

Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-lived
Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.

White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry
The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.

Chris Mason: Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shape
As a man who has held prime ministerial ambitions for years, Andy Burnham makes his dash for the door, political editor Chris Mason writes.

Argentina fans unite for surprise cause
Argentina fans start a chant at the World Cup to help track down someone who lost their wallet.

Tongan leadership celebrates Taumalolo's historic 300th NRL appearance
Tongan leadership celebrates Jason Taumalolo's historic 300th NRL appearance.

Canada into last 16 with late winner against South Africa
Stephen Eustaquio scores a dramatic winner in the second minute of injury time as co-hosts Canada beat South Africa to move into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time.

Australian man charged with murder after dead girl found in suitcase in Thailand
The 17-year-old's body was found discarded near a railway track on Saturday, police say.

'I see tourists pee in front of my house': The campervan problem on the Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is among the Highlands' popular destinations for thousands of the holidaymakers.

Watch: Inside the Venezuela country club now a makeshift hospital
Survivors of Venezuela's devastating earthquakes are being cared for at a makeshift hospital formed on the site of a country club in Caraballeda.

Agnew: Ben Stokes's exit is unconventional for an English great
Ben Stokes' shock retirement as England captain during the third Test against New Zealand was unconventional - just like the great player himself, says Jonathan Agnew.

Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon because of stress fracture
Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after withdrawing on the eve of her home Grand Slam tournament with a leg injury.

Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers
The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.

Russell wins the Austrian GP
George Russells win in Austria while Oscar Piastri finishes fourth.

Socceroos prepare for Egypt clash
The Socceroos go through their paces as a knockout round match against Egypt awaits.