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Kiwi trio want to become the first to walk a straight-line across New Zealand
The lads were due to finish the trip today but the trekkers - who have passed the Tangihua hills - faced obstacles along the way.

Lions deny Bears on Thanksgiving for 10th straight win
The Detroit Lions end their wait for a Thanksgiving win by beating the Chicago Bears 23-20 to extend their winning streak to a record-equalling 10 games.

Sir Alf Ramsey World Cup reports sold for Ł17,064
Papers belonging to England's 1966 manager found hidden in an old suitcase go under the hammer.

Amorim enjoys 'special' first Man Utd win despite 'anxiety'
New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim describes his Old Trafford welcome as "special" but admits he is "anxious" going into games.

Families return to destruction in southern Lebanon
Displaced Lebanese are trying to get to their homes after a ceasefire came into force.

The Papers: MPs in 'once-in-a-decade vote' and Wallace accused over comments
MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace's misconduct allegations and an assisted dying vote leads the papers.

Last-minute lobbying ahead of major assisted dying vote
MPs are voting in what could be one of the most momentous decisions of their political lives.

Transport secretary pleaded guilty to 2014 work phone incident
The transport secretary says she admitted to a criminal offence relating to a police investigation.

Can flights really reach net zero by 2050 - and what will it cost holidaymakers?
Governments don’t want to tell people they’re going to have to pay more, argues an expert.

MWE - Intention to De-list from the NZX Main Board
Marlborough Wine Estates Group Limited (NZX: MWE) advises that the Board has been reviewing options for MWE and has resolved to apply to NZ RegCo to de-list and continue operations as an unlisted New Zealand company

How much will Christmas dinner cost this year?
While rising food prices have meant the cost of Christmas dinner soared in the past couple of years, the picture for 2024 is brighter.

Price of tattoos 'will rise' as new safety rules begin
Improving standards is the aim, but licensing costs could mean tattoos become more expensive.

Starmer's Migration Mission
Adam, Chris, Alex and Nick look back on the week

Murder probe after woman killed in e-bike 'ramming'
Police say a man and woman have been arrested following the hit-and-run crash.

Bishop accused of bullying begins return to work
The Right Reverend Anne Dyer resumes some duties in her Orkney and Aberdeen role after no further action was taken.

How the Republic of Ireland will elect its next parliament
With the Irish general election on Friday, BBC News NI explains how votes will be made and counted.

Weekly quiz: Which box office spell did Wicked break?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

Euro 2025 hopes as Wales on brink of footballing history
Wales' women are hoping to make history by qualifying for their first major tournament.

Katherine Grainger is first female Olympic chair
Dame Katherine is the only British woman to win medals in five successive Olympic games.

Voters to take to the polls in Irish general election
Polling stations will be open in the Republic of Ireland between 07:00 and 22:00 local time on Friday.

Sweden asks China to co-operate over severed cables
Two cables in the Baltic Sea linking Sweden to Lithuania, and Finland to Germany, were damaged.