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Double murder charges as two homes cordoned off on Auckland's North Shore
A man and a woman were found dead at a property in Glenfield on Tuesday night.

Celtic 'a really good match' for record signing Hogh
Celtic break their transfer record to sign Denmark striker Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt on a four-year contract.

Are Apprenticeships The Answer To Youth Unemployment?
Burnham outlines education reforms with technical subjects available from age 14.

Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan
Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan
Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.

Idi Amin’s boxer grandson vows to win gold and be ‘the new king of Scotland’
The boxer grandson of Idi Amin has vowed to become the “king of Scotland” by winning gold for Uganda at the Commonwealth Games.

‘Need a hairdryer’: Rain-soaked Zoe Hobbs reaches 100m final
Zoe Hobbs has qualified for the 100m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

More than one in four children in South Auckland growing up in poverty
A new report lays bare the depths of child poverty in New Zealand.

Western Springs Bowl to open in October after $2.5m upgrade
Concert capacity will rise to 30,000 at the new bowl venue.

One hospitalised after 'domestic-related' incidents at two Auckland properties
Two properties have been cordoned off following overnight incidents on the North Shore.

Savinho open to leaving Man City amid Spurs interest
Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club and is keen to join Premier League rivals Tottenham.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Donald Trump serious about running for a third term?
And, why is the US-Saudi nuclear deal splitting the Republican Party?

Gymnast Evans delivers first gold for Wales
Gymnast Ruby Evans wins Wales' first gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with victory in the floor final.

Powell says student loan system at top of in-tray
She says she stands by past comments that the interest charged on Plan 2 loans is "egregious".

Grieving mum was told baby's ashes were animal remains
Lucy Ness says "I hope my baby's remains are with someone who loves them like I loved these".

Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
Some parents on benefits are incentivised to discourage their kids from taking on apprenticeships.

A Hail Mary for Mullin: Cats star’s mission impossible as 75-year curse breaks
Oisin Mullin will try to stop the best player in the game when he takes on Nick Daicos in front of 80,000 fans at the MCG just days after his Irish county made him burst with pride when they won the All-Ireland final.

Government sensible to adopt 'blank canvas' stance on Russian spying - former minister
The government is being sensible by not confirming or denying spying in Russia, a former defence minister says.

St Mary’s Bay sinkhole raises questions as intensification looms
Watercare expects the repairs and road closure in St Mary’s Bay to last for two months.