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First half blitz sees Baby Blacks claim second win at world championship
Five first half tries has seen the Baby Blacks comfortably beat Georgia for their second win at the World Rugby U20 Championship.

Slip closes section of SH3 in north Taranaki
NZ Transport Agency have warned people to delay their journey.

How less structured city spaces can nurture children’s independence
Children's play is essential for their cognitive, physical and social development. But in cities, spaces to play are usually separated, often literally fenced off, from the rest of urban life.

Salesi Rayasi debuts for Fiji at fullback against the Wallabies
The former New Zealand sevens rep Rayasi has achieved what his dad did 30-odd years ago.

Norris sets Silverstone pace from Ferrari duo
McLaren's Lando Norris is quickest in Friday practice at the British Grand Prix from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

Rape advisor's abuser jailed after 10-year fight for justice
Emily Hunt was commended by the judge for her "great courage" in seeking justice for a decade.

Explosion injures 45 people at petrol station in Rome
The sound of the blast was reportedly heard across the city and shattered nearby windows.

Boy's sentence for killing 80-year-old dog walker Bhim Kohli to be reviewed
The Solicitor General concludes the 15-year-old's sentence could be referred to the Court of Appeal.

'Outpouring of grief' as Liverpool fans pay tribute to Jota
Grieving football fans tell the BBC what the Liverpool player meant to them.

Warnings for rain ahead of a possible third heatwave
Weather warnings for rain may have been issued for this weekend, but there is potential for heat to build again next week

Trump to sign sweeping tax and spending bill into law
A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon will kick off celebrations for 4 July.

'It's Groundhog Day': Ukraine's sky defenders stuck in relentless battle
Under fire of 100 drones a night, there's little talk of a ceasefire in the front-line city of Sumy.

Erin Routliffe rides wave of support at Wimbledon, Michael Venus rues missed chances
It was a win for one New Zealander at Wimbledon on Friday, and a loss for another.

One dead, another seriously injured after vehicle hits two pedestrians in Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Leeston and Lakes Rd and Harts Rd on Friday night.

Ex-Premier League star charged with multiple rapes
Thomas Partey, who recently left Arsenal at the end of his contract, has been charged with five counts of rape after a lengthy investigation.

‘The car feels incredibly quick’: Liam Lawson impresses again in practice for British Grand Prix
The Kiwi driver lodged two top-10 finishes in practice for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Rashford among five to tell Man Utd they want to leave
Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho are among five players to have informed Manchester United they want to leave the club.

Is Trump deporting record numbers of migrants?
The US president has made Los Angeles his deportations battleground

Payout offered to Afghans hit by UK data breaches
Afghans whose personal information was mistakenly exposed by the Ministry of Defence to get up to £4,000 each.

Manchester Airport brawl followed assault at Starbucks, jury hears
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammed Amaad deny all charges over the Manchester Airport incident.

Discussions ongoing about new party, says Corbyn
It comes after ex-Labour MP Zarah Sultana said she was quitting the party to co-found a new party with Corbyn.

Palestine Action to be banned after judge denies temporary block
A High Court judge refused its request to temporarily block the government from proscribing it as a terror group.