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Argentina players hit with massive FIFA bans after World Cup final brawl
Midfielder suspended for 10 matches after grabbing opponent by throat in wild scenes following loss to Spain.

Photo shows aftermath of fatal crash on major Tauranga road
One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Cameron Rd early on Saturday morning.

Tasman v Southland - NPC round 4
Follow live coverage of the NPC round 4 clash between Tasman and Southland in Nelson.

Christchurch city councillor calls for bed register to crack down on unapproved Airbnbs
The call comes after MBIE backed a ruling that owners needed permission before using residential properties as holiday or short-term rentals.

Hunt second in Diamond League 200m as White wins
Amy Hunt follows up her extraordinary week at the European Championships with a second-placed finish in the women's 200m at the Diamond League in Lausanne behind Kayla White.

Arsenal start title defence with comfortable win over Coventry
Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard give champions Arsenal a comfortable 3-0 win over newcomers Coventry City, in the opening game of the Premier League campaign at the Emirates Stadium.

Arran ferry evacuated over 'bomb threat' by passenger rescued from sea
Police Scotland said a 23-year-old man was arrested and it was established that the threats "were not credible".

How this 1960s ex-council house is managing to stay cool without air con
The Passivhaus standard is growing in popularity as UK homeowners adapt to hotter summer temperatures.

Supreme Court temporarily unfreezes Trump ballroom construction
The temporary order will allow the $400m (£297m) project to continue while the high court mulls a final decision on the case.

More students planning to live at home for university over 'insane' living costs
Students like Jessica say they worry about missing out on student life, but feel they have no choice but to stay at home.

Two found dead at Northland property after early-morning call
Police are investigating after emergency services were called to a Haruru property early on Saturday morning.

Dark places and epic battles: Inside the Boks rivalry with Ardie Savea
The All Blacks skipper spoke to the media for the first time in South Africa on the eve of the opening test of this Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.

Rollers Bakery, made famous by golfer Ryan Fox, reports attempted break-in
One fan of the bakery said the "urge for foxy pies is too great for some people it seems".

Man Utd agree £70m fee for Brighton's Baleba
Manchester United agree a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.

Lessons learned, but Coventry's top-flight return about more than result
Twenty-five years, 94 days and countless twists later, Coventry City have started life back in the Premier League, but it was a tough baptism of fire with a 3-0 loss at defending champions Arsenal.

Swaggering Arsenal want title attack, not defence
Arsenal started last season as nearly men but their title win has given them a swagger - as Coventry discovered on the Premier League's opening night.

How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank
There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.

As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks
They will not be working royals when they come back. So what could they be doing instead?

Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims
The Reform UK leader has accused Sky News of sending reporters to a house where his adult daughter lives.

Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
At least 130 people, including 23 children, were also injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.