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Heritage advocates warn shifting to higher seismic zone will damage Dunedin's economy
Heritage advocates are warning shifting Dunedin to a higher seismic zone will damage the city's economy and put its iconic heritage buildings at risk.

Blippar buys Plattar to boost regional AR commerce push
Blippar has bought Australian AR specialist Plattar to deepen its regional footprint and accelerate sector-focused AR commerce products.

McIlroy hopeful on Sawgrass defence after injury
Rory McIlroy says he hopes to be able to defend his Players Championship title at TPC Sawgrass after withdrawing from a tournament through injury last week.

'Premier League elite suffer rude awakening in Europe'
Chief football writer Phil McNulty examines the state of the Premier League after a disappointing week in Europe for all six of its clubs.

Kanye West ordered to pay $140K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit
A handyman had sought $1.7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly fired.

China's biggest political meeting is ending - what have we learned?
BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.

Oil price jumps despite deal to release record amount of reserves
It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

Wind warnings issued as colder weather and mountain snow head south
Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK and conditions are turning colder towards the end of the week.

Head chef resigns from world-famous restaurant Noma amid abuse allegations
René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment.

Inquiry into student loans launched by MPs
The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

Last pints called for this British-style pub after 26 years on Auckland’s North Shore
Uwe Dorr has run the British Isles Inn for over 20 years, but a struggling hospitality industry has forced the 67-year-old to turn off the beer taps for good.

The bizarre reason why Roosters star could miss NRL grudge match
He played against the Warriors last Friday night but could now miss one of the biggest games of the regular season after an e-bike crash.

Most underrated player on the planet? Valverde steps up for Real
Jude Bellingham stood open mouthed in disbelief while Kylian Mbappe jumped out of his seat to celebrate as Real Madrid team-mate Federico Valverde scored a stunning hat-trick to sink Manchester City in their Champions League first-leg tie.

Three brothers arrested after explosion at US embassy in Oslo
Norway's police attorney says the authorities are investigating whether a foreign state actor was involved.

Bodies of two Chinese backpackers found in Australian floodwaters
The pair had been reported missing on Tuesday after failing to reach their destination.

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.

The Papers: 'Starmer may send drones to the Gulf' and 'Panic hits the pumps'
A mix of stories on Sunday's papers, with the war in the Middle East remaining prominent.

My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying
For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.

US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India
The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.

Liza Tarbuck leaves Radio 2 Saturday show after 14 years
Shaun Keaveny, host of The Rock Show, will stand in for her until the end of the end of the month.