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Concerns for missing 21-year-old in Christchurch
Braydon Hepworth hasn't been seen or heard from since 14 September.

Indian businesses eye investment opportunities after signing of free trade agreement
Incoming capital may give infrastructure, education and healthcare sectors a shot in the arm after the trade deal comes into force on 20 October.

A new skyline of data centres is rising from the rolling plains of rural China
Potato farmers rub shoulders with rows of gleaming new data centres as Trump and Xi meet to discuss AI safety.

‘Have you seen Braydon?’ Concern for 21-year-old missing for more than a week
Police and family are concerned for 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth, who has not been seen or heard from since September 14.

It looked like an unmarked police car. Police say the ‘detectives’ inside were impostors
Three people face serious charges after allegedly using a former police Holden fitted with lights to pose as detectives and detain two youths.

Fiji Rugby League executive under police investigation over sexual harassment allegations
The sexual harassment allegations have surfaced just weeks out from Fiji's 2026 Rugby League World Cup opener.

America’s Cup skipper suffers ‘facial injury’ on damaged British boat after mishap with Alinghi
GB1’s AC40 has a deep cut in one of its foil arms just days before the second preliminary regatta in Naples.

One dead in Far North multi-vehicle crash
State Highway 10 is closed between Otangaroa Road and Taratara Road and a diversion is in place.

One dead after two-vehicle crash shuts key highway for hours
One person has died in a two-vehicle crash that closed a key Northland highway, with motorists warned to expect delays.

Banned British player's £15m lawsuit against WTA dismissed
British player Tara Moore's legal bid for £15m in damages over a doping case which led to her being banned for four years is dismissed.

Off-beat titles keep this year's Booker Prize shortlist spicy
Two high-profile former winners of the prestigious prize are among the strongest contenders.

Rare look at the remote engine rooms powering China's AI ambitions
The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence.

‘We refuse to be intimidated’: Dolly Parton’s nephew hits out after being fired
Bryan Seaver says he is “dismayed” after he and his security companies were removed from Dolly Parton’s properties weeks after he announced her death.

The ‘coolest’ and ‘quirkiest’ NZ region has just been named one of the world’s best places to visit
A two-headed calf, a mummified cat, graveyard tours, steampunk and some of the world’s rarest penguins have helped propel Dunedin and Waitaki onto Lonely Planet’s list.

Nearly 100,000 patients had health data exposed. Now two agencies have been ordered to fix security
Manage My Health and Health NZ have been ordered to strengthen protections for patient information after a cyberattack exposed data belonging to 99,416 people.

Keepit tops USD $100 million ARR on AI Truth Cloud
The Danish cloud data protection group's nine-figure run underscores demand for independent backup as firms link AI adoption to data trust.

Labour sums up its foreign policy approach as 'independent, principled and unafraid'
Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson says there is a time for quiet diplomacy "and there is a time when quiet diplomacy must bend to moral clarity," responding to comments by Winston Peters.

Papua New Guinea Police rescue 39 Indonesians in human trafficking operation
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary says four Chinese nationals have been detained as police prepare a range of serious charges.

Daylight saving 2026: When it starts, why we observe it and how to change the time on your phone
Explainer - It's almost that time of year - here's what you need to know about the clocks changing this weekend.

Who will start for England at Euro 2028? BBC Sport's predictions
As England prepare to face world champions Spain on Saturday, BBC Sport's experts predict who will be starting for the Three Lions at Euro 2028.