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Media oversight one-stop-shop stopped
One year after proposals to make media regulators more efficient and modern surfaced, the new government has quietly dumped them.

Govt policies tailored for the wealthy, not the people - Greens
The Greens are taking aim at the coalition government 's policies, saying they lack genuine care.

Serious crash closes part of SH5 in Bay of Plenty
A section of State Highway 5 near Tapapa in the Bay of Plenty is closed after a crash.

Live: Warriors hit back to draw level with Penrith Panthers
Marcelo Montoya’s try midway through the first half has the Warriors locked in a fierce battle with the NRL defending champions.

Australian soldiers who prepare parachutes tested positive for drugs before fatal jump
Six soldiers serving at Sydney's RAAF Base Richmond failed comprehensive drug screening in mid-February and early March and are now facing possible expulsion from the defence force.

Phoenix can’t count on taking the next step – just ask the Warriors
ANALYSIS: Giancarlo Italiano is already excited about his second season in charge. He won’t need to look far to see how quickly fortunes can change.

Inmate not checked before cell death, says sister
Justin Lewis, who had a history of mental illness, was found dead in his cell at HMP Parc in March.

Chelsea thrash Man Utd to win fifth successive WSL title
Watch highlights as Chelsea secure a fifth successive Women's Super League title by thrashing Manchester United at Old Trafford in Emma Hayes' final game in charge.

Lowry, Rose & MacIntyre move into US PGA contention
Shane Lowry shoots a major record-equalling 62 to move two shots behind joint leaders Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele in round three of the US PGA Championship in Kentucky.

What's the future for Aberfan chapel with tragic past?
Some of the 116 children killed in the Aberfan disaster were taken to the now derelict Capel Aberfan.

Google, OpenAI race to create indispensable AI assistant
Both companies are rolling out technology that lets you talk to their chatbots in a much more natural way.

Two injured after helicopter crash at Uretiti Beach near Waipu
The helicopter is reported to have been a home-built kitset model.

Live: Black Ferns v Canada
Live: The Black Ferns have scored the first two tries in the test against Canada in Christchurch.

Live ANZ Premiership: Tactix v Steel
Follow live as the Tactix look to rebound from their first defeat of the season in the South Island derby.

NRL live updates: Warriors v Panthers
Follow all the action from NRL Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

Hamilton fatal crash drink-driver Jack Halliday ignored plea not to drive
An apprentice diesel mechanic who got behind the wheel after drinking and crashed, killing a young man, had recently been convicted of drink driving in similar circumstances.

Watch: Tyson Fury defeated by Oleksandr Usyk in crazy contest
Tyson Fury was completely gone in the ninth round but somehow managed to survive a Usyk onslaught, before the Ukrainian took the win on the cards.

How are universal credit rules changing?
People claiming universal credit and working under 18 hours a week will have to look for more work.

Cacace upsets Cordina to claim IBF world title
Belfast super-featherweight Anthony Cacace pulls off a huge shock in Saudi Arabia by stopping Joe Cordina in the eighth round to win the IBF world title.

Title battle, Europe, Klopp's farewell - what to look out for on final day
As well as the title race, there are other things to be decided on the final day of the Premier League season.

Singer Libianca on the pressure to take sides in Cameroon war
The star of viral hit People talks to the BBC about getting death threats for waving a Cameroonian flag.