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24 of the world's most unusual landscapes
While there are plenty of awe-inspiring man-made destinations around the globe, nothing is as creative as nature.

Maori education pioneer Te Kepa Stirling dies aged 88
Te Kepa and his late wife, Pani Takawhenua Waipapa Stirling, forged pathways for generations of Maori educators and akonga.

Snow closes Desert Road as wintry blast sweeps across country
NZTA says a detour is in place that will add at least 40 minutes to the journey time.

State Highway 1 Desert road closed between Rangipo and Waiouru due to snowfall
NZTA says a detour is in place that will add at least 40 minutes to the journey time.

Video of bull being chased and hit by four-wheeler under investigation
Animal welfare officials say the treatment of a feral bull filmed on the Chatham Islands falls “well short” of acceptable standards.

What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli?
Shifting the playing style, maintaining qualification for major tournaments and refreshing the squad await the new Scotland boss.

Nightmare Man City start for Maresca - are Arsenal really so far ahead?
Did Arsenal show just how far above Manchester City they are with their dominant Community Shield win?

US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln
Adm Brad Cooper acknowledged that navy service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging and tough", following a visit to the warship.

Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island
About 200 firefighters worked to keep the fires from converging on Salamina, with one now under control.

Emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners say
The alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night - but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk.

Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026
Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.

A2 Milk's full year net profit drops 44 percent
The fall is in line with its expectations, reflecting supply chain disruptions to sales of its China label infant formula (IMF).

What’s your weirdly specific sign the economy is cooked?
Forget GDP, inflation and unemployment figures. What’s the weirdly specific thing that makes you think money is getting tight?

E-scooter riders will not have to hand signal for turning once in cycle lanes
Research shows one-handed scooting is very risky.

Super Giants survive late wobble to win men's Hundred
Trent Rockets fail in their bid to become the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year, as they are beaten by Manchester Super Giants in the men's final.

History for Hunt and Asher-Smith as GB win relay gold
Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history and Georgia Hunter Bell claims a commanding 1500m gold as Great Britain maintain their bid to top the final medal table at the European Championships.

Barcelona agree £65m Rodri deal - who could replace him at Man City?
Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.

Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.

Watch moment police arrest wanted man while he slept on roof
Two police officers suffered minor injuries during the incident, Greater Manchester Police say.

Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.