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Wales 'culturally behind' with women's football - Wilkinson
Wales women's boss Rhian Wilkinson hopes qualifying for a first major tournament can adjust the football landscape in Wales as the country is "culturally behind".

Sale run riot at Ashton Gate as Bristol left scoreless
Sale Sharks bring a resounding end to Bristol Bears' festivities with a thumping 38-0 victory on the road at Ashton Gate.

Man charged in double murder investigation
A man is charged with murder and attempted murder after suspected stabbings at a block of flats.

Ashes heartbreak for gun all-rounder as squad revealed
Sophie Molineux missed all three ODIs against New Zealand earlier this month after what was initially described as knee soreness.

Mam accepts nine-game NRL ban, fined additional $90,000 by Broncos
The halfback will have to pay $120,000 in fines to Brisbane and the NRL and will be suspended until round 10 next year after accepting proposed sanctions for driving offences.

Reward higher than search costs for missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips
Police in Waikato offered more in reward money earlier this year than they have spent in their search for Tom Phillips and his children.

Scaffolder wins $17,500 payout over missing accident insurance
The man had taken on insurance through an adviser some years ago, but after he was injured and unable to work, he discovered no cover had been put in place.

Woman's body found in water at Foxton Beach boat ramp
Police are investigating the circumstances of her death.

Man charged with attempted murder after incident with cyclist
The cyclist, who suffered a broken leg and other injuries, was understood to be hit by a car early on Saturday morning.

Retirees work into 80s, 90s with ‘insufficient’ Super and snowballing living costs
Back in 1949 as a teenager in the air force, David Collingwood never imagined he’d still be on the tools at age 93.

Saka faces 'more than two months' out after surgery - Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says winger Bukayo Saka is likely to be out for "more than two months" after undergoing surgery on his injured hamstring.

What we know about the Azerbaijan Airlines crash
The White House has said the flight may have been hit by missiles fired by a Russian air-defence system.

Flights cancelled around UK as fog disrupts travel
A blanket of fog sees flight times pushed back at Gatwick and Manchester airports.

Gisborne beaches contaminated as thousands head to Rhythm and Vines
Surf Life Saving New Zealand has urged beach goers to stay out of the water after the heavy rain in the area.

Video shows car ramming other vehicles in chaotic scene in Opotiki
An SUV has been filmed driving through an intersection in Opotiki and smashing into other vehicles as onlookers scream and flee the danger.

Foreign bride price: A Papua New Guinea guide to ‘marrying’ multiple partners
A Papua New Guinea guide to diplomatic polygamy. There are many prospects for partners but as Michael Kabuni writes, the existing ones may find themselves sharing the bed with even more.

French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from French Pacific territories, including New Caledonia's Congress to meet in the new year to elect a new government.

Police seeking help to identify body found in Wellington
The death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing.

Woman’s body in the water at Foxton Beach boat ramp
Police said the woman had been identified, and they were working to ascertain the circumstances of her death, and notify next of kin.

Man’s body found in rockpools on Wellington’s south coast
The death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing to determine what happened.