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NRL: Capewell, Afoa named for Warriors clash with Knights
Injured duo to bolster line up as the 12th-placed Warriors head to Newcastle.

Italy to present hiring incentives, cash giveaway before EU vote

National first introduced piece of Oranga Tamariki Act legislation it now seeks to repeal - Willie Jackson
A Waitangi Tribunal inquiry report has warned government that a repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act could cause harm to children in care.

4.9 magnitude earthquake hits North Island town
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake has been felt by thousands of people.

Senior judges' perks revealed, including Crown limos, free flights for partners
Salaries range from $559,400 for Supreme Court judges, to $437,000 for Employment Court judges.

Drinking water standard for nitrate needs review - Canterbury public health expert
It comes after Greenpeace said drinking water in several towns had nitrates at levels linked to an increased risk of premature and underweight births.

Five 'incredible' British museums nominated for arts prize
Museums in Manchester, London, Skipton and Dundee are nominated for the prestigious Museum of the Year prize.

700 games, 39 titles - Real Madrid's unsung heroes
With 700 Real Madrid games and 39 titles between them, BBC Sport's Andy West explains why Lucas Vazquez and Nacho deserve more praise.

Boy given single nugget in wrap for school lunch
University Academy Holbeach in Lincolnshire says the meal fell short of its expectations.

Sports ask government to address water pollution
Water-based sports across the UK are uniting to call on the government to take urgent action to address pollution in rivers, lakes and coastal waters.

A child said monsters were in her room. It was 60,000 bees
Saylor Class had complained of "monsters in the wall" of her room at their farmhouse in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Telegraph up for sale after takeover collapses
The ownership of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph was set to be transferred to a Abu Dhabi-backed bid.

Hainault: Police and public hurt in London car and sword attack
A "man with a sword" has been arrested after reports several people have been stabbed, including two police officers, near a Tube station.

Australian regulator examines possible contamination of Indian spice mixes
Australia's food safety agency is collecting information on the possible contamination of spice mixes sold by MDH and Everest.

Seven hours on the phone: Air NZ apologises to customer left in limbo
Air New Zealand has apologised to a customer who was left without a flight plan after the Chicago to Auckland service was cancelled.

Gething controversy prompts donations cap review
A cap on donations will be considered after controversy over funding for Vaughan Gething�s campaign.

'I hope no other family has to be in our position'
Bereaved families hope for lasting change from the UK Covid Inquiry as it starts hearings in Belfast.

Curtains added to bins dubbed an eyesore
Plastic "curtains" added to bins make them "unsightly" and less likely to be used, locals say.

HSBC chief executive unexpectedly steps down
Europe's biggest bank said Noel Quinn will retire after almost five years in the role.

Drought dries up dam to reveal Centuries-old town
The nearly 300-year-old Philippine town was submerged in the 1970s to build a major reservoir.

Migrants hit by high fees to send money home
Sending money across borders, particularly in Africa, can still be expensive.

SNP seeks new leader as divisions are exposed
Whoever follows Humza Yousaf, who is standing down as Scotland's first minister, inherits formidable challenges.