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The head-to-head battle to replace Barrett in Hurricanes back line
At 1.94 metres tall, Jordie Barrett leaves a big hole in the Hurricanes back line.

School not to blame for Israel Government’s actions, Jewish Council says after Auckland graffiti attack
It’s “reprehensible” to target and blame a school for the actions of a government, Jewish Council says.

Pedestrian dies after Northland crash
A pedestrian has died after a crash in Northland, south of the Bay of Islands, police say.

Harbourmaster team upskills after ferry grounding
The Marlborough team has been working through its list of 26 ways to improve how it responded to the Aratere when it beached itself last year.

Protest meets the PM in Akaroa, while Waitangi enjoys tranquillity
Politicians joined the public for prayer in Waitangi, while Christopher Luxon faced protest and tough love in the South Island.

Divorce case turned down by 116 legal aid lawyers
A woman who was assaulted by her husband was unable to find a legal aid lawyer in Scotland to handle her case.

Boy, 13, diagnosed with motor neurone disease
Kyle Sieniawski is now unable to walk and has limited mobility in his arms.

'Howe's Newcastle can assume legendary status forever'
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and his players are one game from legendary status after an emotional night on Tyneside, says BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty

Badenoch says leadership involves 'tough words' too
The Conservative leader speaks to the BBC after she told party staff they needed to do better.

The Papers: 'Failed by the state' and 'Trump's Gaza takeover plan'
Failings in the handling of two killers and Donald Trump's Gaza comments dominate the headlines.

BBC Verify: Can Trump really take ownership of Gaza?
BBC Verify examines international law to understand if the US has the authority to "take over" the Gaza Strip.

Norwegian oil giant cuts green investment in half
Equinor will slash investment in renewable energy while ramping up oil and gas production.

Crusaders suffer more injury worries in loss to Highlanders
George Bell and Dallas McLeod forced off early as Highlanders stage second-half comeback in promising sign for coach Jamie Joseph.

'Hours and still stuck outside' - Ticket chaos at Laneway music festival
Music fans are venting their frustration online after a Ticketek glitch stopped them at the gates to Auckland's Laneway Festival.

Armed police cordon off street in seaside community
Armed police have cordoned off a street in the isolated seaside community of Makara.

Samoa communities affected by Manawanui sinking seek support from China
The Chinese embassy in Apia met with villagers in Safata district to discuss how Beijing can assist them.

Armed police respond to person reportedly threatened with a firearm in Wellington
Police have cordoned off Makara Rd after being called to a residential address at 1.50pm.

Maori academic says Te Tiriti o Waitangi relevant for Pasifika people
A Maori academic says that although New Zealand's founding document is a partnership between Maori and the Crown, it is relevant for Pasifika people.

'Not enough for what club expects' - 'toothless' Arsenal miss out again
Arsenal's first trophy hopes of the season are left in tatters by Newcastle - as fans are yet again left rueing their lack of a striker.

What is Trump's Gaza Plan?
Recorded live in the BBC Radio Theatre in London.

Left without a trace: Families search for missing children of Turkey's earthquake
Two years on from the twin earthquakes, at least 30 children remain missing.

Anthony Zurcher: Real-estate instincts clash with America First worldview
This isn't the first time he has seen a foreign policy problem as a business opportunity, writes Anthony Zurcher.