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Will this week's OCR cut mean better home loan rates?
If you're coming up to refix, should you hold off until the decision?

Louisa Wall says TJ Perenara's Treaty statement during haka was censored
The former Black Fern, Silver Fern and Labour MP she "watched with pride" at how departing All Black TJ Perena used the side's haka.

Dog killed, family assaulted during 'violent' home invasion
Three men have been arrested and charged with multiple crimes.

Former mayor ends up in ED as patients not even put on surgery waitlist
“It felt as though my hip was going to collapse,” says Heather Tanguay, 80, while doctors say their referrals are now being rejected over a “lack of resources”.

Methanol poisoning victim quickly went from confused to comatose, Laos doctor says
Australian backpacker Holly Bowles, 19, was one of the six tourists who died from the suspected laced drink.

'Record-breaking' emergency housing demand over weekend
NIHE says it faced "unprecedented and record breaking levels" of people seeking emergency temporary accommodation.

Scotland 'found a way to win' against Australia
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is left frustrated by aspects of his side's performance in their 27-13 Autumn Nations Series win over Australia, but praises the way his players "found a way to win".

England are in a very good place - George
England captain Jamie George says his side are "in a very good place" after ending their autumn campaign by thrashing Japan.

'Now give Mo his dough' - Liverpool can't let Salah leave Anfield
How can Liverpool allow superstar Salah to leave as his incredible numbers inspire title challenge?

British man captured while fighting with Ukraine
A video posted online shows a man in military clothing identify himself as James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22.

Slay's out, skibidi's in - Gen Alpha's ever-changing slang lexicon
The first generation to grow up in an online world is bringing fast-moving and colourful words.

Wairoa Star's new owner Tatau Tatau O Te Wairoa gives advice on saving local media
Community newspapers facing closure across the motu are asking Tatau Tatau O Te Wairoa for help.

Australian wildfires set to colour NZ skies
A front has made its way across the Tasman, bringing with it smoke and brown haze in a repeat of what turned skies red in 2019.

Anger as Storm Bert leaves trail of destruction
In Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf, residents said lessons were not learned from Storm Dennis.

Storm Bert causes widespread rail disruption
GWR advises customers not to travel, while many roads are closed and businesses shut.

Why Leicester acted quickly to end Cooper reign
Leicester City wanted Steve Cooper to succeed - but felt they could not afford to fail, writes BBC Sport's Nick Mashiter.

Humphries beats Littler to win Players Championship
World number one Luke Humphries defended his Players Championship title with an 11-7 win over teenager Luke Littler in Minehead.

Why Verstappen's 'almost flawless' season is 'towering achievement'
Max Verstappen is recognised as one of the all-time greats of F1 and demonstrated why by maximising his results during 2024, writes Andrew Benson.

'We will suffer for a long period' - why there is no quick fix at Man Utd
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim expects his side to suffer for a long time after seeing them start his management era with draw at Ipswich.

Expelled the same day: Ireland hardens illegal immigration response
Ireland is clamping down on migrants crossing the border from the UK - the BBC sees the policy in action.