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Man charged with arson after church fire in Auckland
A blaze gutted the church at Saint Mary's Catholic School in Avondale.

Nicola Willis to ask Fonterra about high price of butter
The Finance Minister says she wants to discuss what gets added to the cost at retail and wholesale level.

UFC Perth: Navajo Stirling to fight Rodolfo Bellato as first bouts confirmed for UFC’s return Downunder
With each fight, Navajo Stirling's built to bigger challenges. That continues in Perth.

Fonterra’s low-emitting farmers to benefit from Mars, Nestlé funds
About 6000 farms qualify for $1500 reimbursement for on-farm emissions reduction tool.

'Toppling Scheffler becomes the next objective for McIlroy'
Scottie Scheffler is head and shoulders the best player in the world, but Rory McIlroy does not need to look far for motivation, says Iain Carter.

Ofcom warned toxic abuse threatens female sport
Toxic online abuse threatens to undermine efforts to increase rates of female participation in sport, Sport England tells communications body Ofcom.

McCullum said England were 'too nice' - Brook
Head coach Brendon McCullum told England they were “too nice” before the tetchy third Test against India, according to batter Harry Brook.

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Is Trump a better friend to Britain than Biden?
And what can we expect from Trump’s visit to Scotland this week?

Tribunal nurse 'would not treat trans patients differently'
Sandie Peggie was suspended following an altercation with Dr Beth Upton - a trans woman - on Christmas Eve 2023.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, The Cosby Show star, dies aged 54
The Grammy-winning actor drowned on Sunday while on vacation in Costa Rica, investigators say.

NHS strike days plan puts patients at risk, says BMA
Union unhappy as bosses say they plan to keep non-urgent services running during walkout.

Officer convicted in Breonna Taylor raid gets 33-month sentence
The Trump administration last week asked the judge to give the former Kentucky police officer Brett Hankison a one-day sentence.

Unexplained discovery of dead stoat on Stewart Island sparks investigation
Stewart Island is known to be stoat-free with the nearest population 30 kilometres away across the Foveaux Strait.

NZ and allies condemn 'inhumane', 'horrifying' killings in Gaza
"We condemn the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians, including children, seeking to meet their most basic needs," the statement from 25 countries says.

Winning $200k lotto ticket purchased on Kapiti Coast about to expire
The money has to be claimed by August 31.

Man charged with arson after fire destroys St Mary’s Catholic Church in Avondale, Auckland
“Officers arrested a 42-year-old man at a New Lynn property last night."

Northland kumara growers ready for new Freshwater Farm Plan rules
Plans must assess freshwater risks and report to regional councils.

'Rashford's Man Utd exit leaves unanswered questions'
Marcus Rashford's impending Manchester United exit leaves a lot of unanswered questions, writes Simon Stone.

'I wore this shirt growing up' - Man Utd sign Mbeumo
Bryan Mbeumo says he has joined "the club of his dreams" after the winger completes his move from Brentford to Manchester United for an initial £65m.

Visually impaired Beyoncé fan 'dehumanised' at gig
Esther Obigbesan says Tottenham Hotspurs stadium staff asked her to give up her cane.

Farage proposes sending prisoners to overseas jails
Farage sets out plans to create more than 30,000 prison places, but Labour accuses the party of "empty promises".

Taking the knee not good enough as anti-racism gesture, Lionesses manager says
England manager Sarina Wiegman says her players decided to stop taking the knee before matches because the impact of the anti-racism gesture is "not good enough".