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TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.

Raising GST threshold just shifts the problem, tax expert says
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said it would make changes designed to help small businesses, if it becomes the government.

Family clothing store closing down after 50 years
Ten of the fashion chain’s 23 businesses will reopen as Caroline Eve Fashion stores.

Cause of Joseph Parker’s positive cocaine test revealed
The Kiwi heavyweight’s positive test for cocaine last year has been blamed on his nutritionist, an investigation from a doping agency found.

Kyndryl launches agentic modernisation service platform
Pressure to modernise legacy systems is mounting as Kyndryl says most executives see AI adoption outpacing their firms' ability to adapt.

Wigan thrash Saints in opening Super Four game
Wigan Warriors kick off the new Super Four format of the Women's Super League with a thumping 44-6 win at St Helens.

Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal
Brazil winger Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid after agreeing improved terms with the Spanish side despite interest from Arsenal.

Serious questions for Cambridge after professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
Jason Arday’s resignation poses questions about standards and a push for diversity, writes education editor Branwen Jeffreys.

Is Gianni Infantino still backed by the African football federations?
The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

Person injured after incident outside SkyCity
A person is in hospital after what police describe as an "altercation" outside SkyCity early this morning.

Former Rugby World Cup winner Mike Catt joins Fijian Drua as assistant coach
Former England star Mike Catt has been appointed as senior assistant coach of the Fijian Drua men's team ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Stuff Group sells Petone printing press to NZME
Stuff Group has announced the sale of its Petone printing press to rival media company NZME, in a deal which will see the NZX-listed firm remove the press and reassemble it at its own site.

Why we need to stop saying 'I'm so OCD' or 'everyone's got ADHD'
A tidy desk becomes "OCD". Bored in a meeting? "ADHD". A disappointing exam result? "That was traumatising." It's part of the idea behind "concept creep".

Le Court wins stage six of Tour after mechanical failure
Kimberley Le Court wins a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead.

Doku's new deal, Gonzalez to stay - what's latest on Man City transfers?
Winger Jeremy Doku is the latest Manchester City player to commit his future to the club after signing a new contract until 2031.

Trafford joins Leeds from Man City in potential £45m deal
Leeds United sign Manchester City and England goalkeeper James Trafford in a deal worth up to £45m.

Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved in Oscar-winning West Bank film
Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.

Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says
The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.

Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming Edinburgh Fringe comedy show causing controversy?
Meredith Kercher's sister told the BBC her sibling "wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value".