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Woman assaulted in Rotorua home dies
She and her husband were seriously assaulted last Monday.

Flames seen before HMNZS Manawanui reportedly sank
"The boat was lying on its side, smoke pouring out". Then New Zealander Dave Poole watched HMNZS Manawanui "slowly sink".

Unfair care home fees could lead to closures - claim
Fees for basic care in one county cost Ł846 a week, but a neighbouring county pays Ł774.

Human remains found under sheltered housing patio
Police say the remains found during building work are "very old".

Wigan brush aside Leigh to book Grand Final place
Wigan Warriors dominate Leigh Leopards with a six-try display to secure their place in next week's Grand Final

How Slot has tightened Liverpool's defence - and is powering their title bid
Sir Alex Ferguson once said "attack wins you games, defence wins you titles", words that will be encouraging for Liverpool supporters after their strong defensive start to the season.

How might Israel respond to Iran?
Netanyahu has warned Iran will pay a “heavy price”

Watch: BBC reporter in the midst of rocket fire into Israel
The BBC's Nick Beake reports from northern Israel, where Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel.

Man arrested over acid attack on schoolgirl released on bail
A 14-year-old girl suffered "potentially life-changing" injuries in the attack in London.

Anger and grief in south Lebanon city almost deserted after Israeli strikes
The streets of Tyre are almost completely empty as people flee southern Lebanon for safer areas in the north.

Mooney to rescue as Australia win World T20 opener against Sri Lanka
Australia opened their T20 World Cup title defence with a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka.

Ray Warren: The greatest league grand final I ever called … and the dullest
And on grand final day, the immortal sports commentator nominates the greatest ever NRL player – and the one who might yet seize that crown.

Media in the thick of Dunedin Hospital 'blowout' backlash
Mediawatch - Local media helped drive the backlash to the u-turn on rebuilding Dunedin Hospital. But can they campaign on issues while also reporting them fairly?

Woman dies two weeks after Rotorua home invasion
The woman and her husband were severely injured after a home invasion that was later linked to a homicide. She has now died from her injuries.

Sinn Féin knew of McMonagle references last year, says charity
The party has faced criticism over references provided for a man accused of child sex offences.

Wyatt-Hodge top scores as England beat Bangladesh
Watch the best shots from Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 41 against Bangladesh to help England to victory in their opening game of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah.

How Australia's Mooney set blueprint for England
England are undone by spin again as Australia's Beth Mooney leads the way in the early stages of the Women's T20 World Cup.

Floods and landslides leave 16 dead in Bosnia
Towns and villages are cut off and homes almost submerged by flash floods in central Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Setback for black student suspended over dreadlocks
Darryl George was suspended from his Houston-area high school over his dreadlocks.

Otago flooding: Roads still closed, water supplies limited in places
Contractors in Dunedin will be resuming inspections around the city on Sunday to assess the damage from the flooding.

Brian To’o thought he’d play with his best mates forever. Now he’s the last man standing
Best mates Brian To’o, Jarome Luai, Stephen Crichton and Spencer Leniu couldn’t believe it when they won a premiership together for the Panthers in 2021. They wanted to play together forever. Come full-time in Sunday night’s grand final, To’o will be the only one left.