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Live: Black Caps hunt wickets on day two of second test against India
After being dismissed for 259 on day one, the Black Caps desperately need quick wickets early on day two in Pune.

Homicide investigation: Police release name of man found dead in a building at Muaupoko Park, Levin
Robert Albert, 56, was found dead in a building at Muaupoko Park, Lake Horowhenua, on October 17. His death is now the subject of a homicide investigation.

Is the seat of Epsom facing electoral oblivion?
The future of the central Auckland seat is in doubt, and its MP thinks there’s a risk of “American-style gerrymandering” that could unfairly disadvantage his party.

Hipkins used ‘wrong form of words’ in conflict of interest comments
Hipkins described the sister-in-law of Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall as a “distant relative”.

Queen's University to cut up to 270 jobs
The university told BBC News NI it is planning to cut the jobs through a voluntary redundancy scheme.

Lost Silk Road cities discovered in Uzbek mountains
The discoveries of these high-altitude medieval cities challenge long-held assumptions of the trade network.

Why the next Tory leader needs to go Cornish
Few parts of the country better illustrate the challenges either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will face.

'A brain tumour the size of a tennis ball came out my eyebrow'
Patient Doreen Adams of Aberdeen says she is grateful for the benefits of the new brain surgery.

The water industry is in crisis. Can it be fixed?
Simon Jack asks what reform of the troubled sector could mean for customers and their bills.

E manawawera ana nga akonga ki te takahi i te atamira i Taiopenga
Kua whakakia e nga matua me nga hoa te horo o te kura ki te matakitaki i a ratou tamariki e tiritiri ana i te waiata me te kapa haka kua ako ratou.

Labour leader taken for ride in converted ambo turned campaign vehicle
Opposition leader Chris Hipkins was taken for a cruise in Cliff, a vehicle for Dunedin’s “Save Our Southern Hospital” campaign.

Person ‘stuck under dirt’ rescued, taken to hospital, after workplace ‘trench collapse’
A second person was also taken to Auckland Hospital after the incident in a central city suburb.

Mountaineer, 70, dies during solo climb near Aoraki/Mt Cook
The death of a Dunedin mountaineer who died during a solo climb on Mt D’Archiac near Aoraki/Mt Cook has been referred to the Coroner.

Blenheim business caught selling alcohol to young person
Marlborough police say they are disappointed by the results of their controlled purchase operation and will be doing more before Christmas.

Norris says he's 'not quite at Verstappen's level'
Lando Norris says he is "not quite at the level" of title rival Max Verstappen when it comes to race-craft.

All eyes were on Ten Hag & Man Utd - but Mourinho steals show again
Endless touchline antics, box office interviews and a red card - how Jose Mourinho stole the show against Manchester United.

MP launches plan to 'make Britain vaguely civilised'
Neil O'Brien's ideas include big fines for playing music on transport and a crackdown on spitting.

Lebanon: 'Whole neighbourhood wiped out' in Israel air strike
Fouad Hassan, who lost family in the attack on south Beirut’s Jnah neighbourhood, describes how buildings were brought down on residents with no warning.

Weekly quiz: Who blocked the King and Queen’s view?
Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.