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Moana Pasifika tackle Fijian Drua as they aim for top eight finish
Moana Pasifika forwards coach Tom Coventry reckons playing Fijian Drua in Lautoka is as demanding a gig as you can get in rugby.

Consumer optimism plummets in Wellington
Consumer confidence has turned more pessimistic, and the capital is the most downbeat region of all.

West Coast council backs Fast Tracks Approvals Bill
The Fast Tracks Approvals Bill has been given a big tick by the West Coast Regional Council, saying it will lead to more jobs, and despite what others say, has environmental safeguards in it.

Rail Britannia?
Labour announce plans to renationalise nearly all passenger rail services

Man Utd fan Littler wins in Liverpool despite boos
Manchester United fan Luke Littler is booed by the crowd in Liverpool but beats Rob Cross to win Premier League Darts night 13.

'With title prize in sight, Man City rarely show any weakness'
The manner of Manchester City’s demolition of Brighton sounds an ominous note for anyone wishing to wrestle away their crown, writes Phil McNulty.

Cash-for-bottle deposit scheme delayed until 2027
The planned recycling scheme has been pushed back following disagreements between devolved administrations.

Life after TikTok: Why US ban would be buzz kill for viral beekeeper
A new law provides a pathway to ban the popular app in the US. Here's a look at what it could mean for creators.

How big a threat to Humza Yousaf is a no-confidence vote?
How likely is the first minister to be ousted by a vote of confidence in the Scottish Parliament?

Post Office exec denies remote access cover-up
Angela van den Bogerd says she was not trying to "suppress" Horizon remote access.

Royal Navy destroyer shoots down Houthi missile
The HMS Diamond was deployed in the Gulf of Aden when its crew used her Sea Viper missile system.

Rebels' administrators push rescue deal for embattled Super Rugby club
Administrators for the Melbourne Rebels have recommended that creditors accept a deal put forward by directors to save the debt-ridden Super Rugby Pacific team and said the club may have been trading while insolvent for the last five years.

Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar
The Google parent announced a dividend of 20 cents per share, cheering investors.

MCK enters into conditional agreement for Whangarei land
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand Limited (NZX:MCK) advises that it has reached conditional agreement with the Whangarei District Council for the purchase of land in Whangarei’s CBD for the development of a hotel. The purchase price is $

Americast on campus: Students protest over Gaza
Police have been called into several universities across the US.

Slot confirms he wants Liverpool job
Arne Slot confirms that he is interested in becoming Liverpool's manager after Jurgen Klopp leaves at the end of the season.

Pool death heiress had neck injuries, court hears
Paula Leeson, 47, was found to have 13 injuries after drowning while on holiday in Denmark in 2017.

Scotland boss Clarke on Euros ambition, calm exterior and making dad proud
Scotland are not going to the Euros as "tourists", says Steve Clarke as the manager discusses his move into coaching, the hurt of missing the World Cup and losing his father to dementia.

Minister Chris Philp's Rwanda question raises eyebrows
The Question Time audience were surprised when Chris Philp answered an audience member's question about DR Congo.