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NZ sides Phoenix and Auckland top A-League table
They took down their Australian rivals - but must now face each other in a showdown next weekend.

A man who had his leg amputated after being trapped for over 20 hours in Franklin River remains in critical condition
The 65-year-old's leg was trapped in a rock crevice, and emergency services eventually decided an amputation was needed to free him.

Mark Jones pleads to not let daughter Bianca's death be in vain, urges government action on methanol poisoning
Mark Jones, whose daughter Bianca died in Laos, has pushed for the local government to act and prevent further tragedies.

Watch: Brad Pitt ‘faints’ on F1 track in Las Vegas
There was drama at the Las Vegas Grand Prix before the racing even began, as the Hollywood actor was spotted collapsing on the track.

‘New Zealand has some crazy s...’: Famous YouTuber visits Rotorua, tries to learn haka
American internet star IShowSpeed livestreamed his trip to Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village on Sunday.

Rescuers race to help 40 whales stranded at Northland beach
About 200 people are on the beach helping to keep the pod cool and calm, Project Jonah says.

Watch: Indian youngster brings up century with an audacious six
Yashasvi Jaiswal announces himself as the future of Indian cricket with a memorable knock as Australia’s misery continued in Perth.

Up to 40 pilot whales stranded in Northland
The Department of Conservation is travelling to Ruakaka Beach to assess the situation.

Wales coach Gatland to learn fate in coming days
Warren Gatland's future as Wales head coach will be part of a review into the Autumn Nations Series by the Welsh Rugby Union.

'I don't like crisps, but I collect the packets'
Frank Munford's collection ranges from 1970s packets of Tudor Crisps to a Walkers tracksuit top.

Israel investigating disappearance of rabbi in UAE
Rabbi Zvi Kogan has been missing since Thursday, the Israeli prime minister's office said.

India's 'rebel' Muslim princess who shot tigers and drove a Rolls-Royce
Abida Sultaan defied stereotypes around women in general and Muslim women in particular.

Perfect Auckland FC create history with fourth straight win
Auckland FC have become the first club in A-League Men history to begin life with four straight wins.

A-League updates: Auckland FC v Macarthur
Guillermo May scored the goal but the defensive effort was immense again from Auckland.

COP 29: Carbon credit trading scheme critisised as 'get out of jail free card'
The deal reached in the final hours of COP29 has been criticised as a free pass for countries to slack off on efforts to reduce emissions at home.

A rare All Black political statement
Analysis - There's plenty to talk about including TJ Perenara's statement during the haka, Jamie Wall writes.

Vet gets $35,000 payout for being unjustifiably dismissed from job
Three separate incidents that lead to his dismissal, including two euthanasia situations, were found not to show a continuing pattern of gross negligence.

'Time for Scotland to deliver result, not moments'
Scotland have long been capable of flashes of brilliance, but now they need a winning performance when Australia visit, writes Tom English.

'In eight years we never lived like this' - what is wrong at Man City?
After Man City's 4-0 humbling to Tottenham made it five defeats in a row, BBC Sport looks at what is going wrong for the Premier League champions.

Russia ready to wage cyber war on UK, minister to say
Pat McFadden will tell a Nato conference that Russia could try to attack British businesses and power grids.