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Person killed in Rotorua crash after police pursuit
The police complaints authority is investigating after a person died in a crash in Owhata, on the outskirts of the city.

Recap: Aratere crew ‘unaware’ of autopilot override process before grounding
The crew onboard the Interislander ferry desperately tried to regain control of the vessel after autopilot was engaged, but by the time they had turned off the system, it was too late.

Interislander crew desperately tried to override autopilot before grounding
It took two minutes and six seconds for the crew to regain control of autopilot, but by then it was too late to stop the vessel running aground.

Jamie Arbuckle on his ‘darkest day’ and ‘doing the right thing’
“I was proud that I stood up for my constituents,” the councillor-turned-MP says as he steps away from his council seat.

Son of Kiwi rugby league legend turns the lens on his dad
Filmmaker Luke Graham didn't have to look far for the subject of his latest documentary. He's turned his lens on his father: Mark Graham.

'Racist abuse made my daughter want to leave Wales'
A woman who was racially abused at a bus stop in Caernarfon the experience was terrifying.

Postecoglou's bold trophy boast takes significant step forward
Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou stays on course to keep promise of second-season silverware as Manchester City are beaten in the Carabao Cup.

'A celebration of a man living a new reality - even if just for a moment'
Ruud van Nistelrooy doesn't know how long he will have as interim coach of Manchester United, but he was determined to enjoy his time in the dugout on Wednesday.

The Budget: Everything You Need To Know
Rachel Reeves delivers the first Labour budget in 14 years

Ohtani-mania sweeps LA as Dodgers battle for World Series title
Ohtani fandom has boosted tourism in Los Angeles and more Japanese-language tours of Dodgers Stadium

Labour wants Gumboot Friday funding paused following Mike King's alcohol comments
The campaigner said alcohol was not a problem for people with mental health issues.

'There is some emotion': Council mulls backtrack on berm mowing after backlash
Horowhenua District Council is taking another look at its berm mowing policy after significant public reaction.

Offender who groomed victims for decades sentenced in High Court
For two decades, convicted sex offender Andrew Stuart Jackson preyed on multiple young and teenage girls.

Person dies in Rotorua crash after allegedly fleeing police
Police say a pursuit began after a driver failed to stop, but their vehicle soon collided with another vehicle, killing the driver at the scene.

US election: Joe Biden lands Kamala Harris in hot water
The Republican candidate is already making hay from the US president's latest gaffe.

Nelson Marlborough first region to get rollout of free breast screening to 70-74 year olds
The region will be the first in the country due to its capacity to manage additional demand.

Nelson Tenths case: Iwi entitled to thousands of hectares of land and millions in compensation
The compensation is for a land deal struck in the 1830s which the government did not honour.

Meal worm larvae on the menu at Sustainable Backyard Trail
A Taranaki garden festival that highlights working with nature - rather than against it - is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Officers watched body-worn footage for 'entertainment'
The footage was accessed largely “without legitimate purpose” at 20 police stations on 248 occasions.

'I think we are in trouble' - do Man City really have just 13 fit players?
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City have "13 players" and are in "trouble" after his side suffers more injuries in the League Cup defeat at Tottenham on Wednesday.

Pennsylvania officials reject viral claim about illegal voters
Pennsylvania officials reject claim that "illegal voters" were able to apply for mail-in ballots.