Dairy farmer Laurence Rooney believes he would have been better off if his farm got M bovis than the “hit” it took during Canterbury`s recent flood. Read...

`I purchased my land, and I look after my land. I want the right to look after my land and pass it on to my children and my children’s children.` Angry residents force Upper Hutt City Council to defer its discussion about Significant Natural Areas. Read...

Great Britain women`s hockey team continue the defence of their Olympic title with a convincing 4-1 win against India in pool A, while Germany beat Ireland. Read...

Japan stage thrilling final-inning comeback to beat the Dominican Republic 4-3 in the Olympic baseball opener. Read...

BBC Sport selects nine players who could make a genuine impact on the Premier League next season. Read...

The USA`s men`s basketball team bounce back from their shock opening-game defeat with a comfortable 120-66 victory over Iran. Read...

Great Britain`s men secure another gold in the Olympic pool with a dominant victory in the 4x200m freestyle relay in Tokyo. Read...

A growing rape allegation controversy centering on Kris Wu has renewed discussion on sexual consent. Read...

Ross Testa explains why he hired his father for his digital start-up and how they get along. Read...

More Afghans who worked for British forces should be allowed to resettle in the UK, former military chiefs say. Read...