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Verdict due in Gérard Depardieu sexual assault trial
The French actor, who denies the allegations, could face a suspended prison term if he is convicted.

Meridian to pay $70m for Z Energy’s Flick
Meridian will pay Z Energy $70m for Flick Electric.

Pacific health expert says Auckland measles case is a 'red flag'
New Zealand is on alert for measles after a case was identified in Auckland over the weekend.

Reusable incontinence underwear trial aims to reduce waste in Papamoa
The trial aims to reduce the 4000kg of incontinence waste sent to landfills annually.

Palmerston North teen gets home detention after lighting fatal fire in woman’s bedroom
He was just 12-years-old when he lit a fire at the foot of the woman's bed in 2020.

‘Objectionable material’ in pornography found on top cop’s work computer
Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigned “after allegations of a very serious nature recently came to light” amid a criminal investigation into his conduct.

Large parts of west Auckland lose power
Bethels Beach, Huapai, Waitakere, Swanson and Henderson Valley are without electricity

$100m boost to government's venture capital fund announced
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says about two thirds will come from this year's contribution to the Superannuation Fund.

Power outage hits west Auckland
An unplanned power outage in Swanson and the Waitakere Ranges was reported on Tuesday morning.

Matariki in Rotorua: Drone show, dawn ceremony highlight celebrations
Ceremonies, drone show, live music and food are all part of the celebrations.

ANZ Premiership netball: Magic ready to take on Steel on home turf
The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have a renewed campaign focus.

New Caledonia riots one year on: 'Like the country was at war'
Stuck in a state of disbelief for months, journalist Coralie Cochin was one of many media personnel who inadvertently put their lives on the line as New Caledonia burned.

Family grieve Kaea Karauria teenager stabbed to death in Napier
He died at about 3am Sunday in Onekawa during what police are calling a "violent disorder".

Details of Wellington Phoenix’s friendly against Wrexham confirmed
Alex Rufer and co will take on the Hollywood-backed Welsh side on July 19.

Kim Kardashian to appear in court as witness in Paris burglary case
The reality TV star and business woman, 44, is expected to take the stand in the afternoon.

Boeing partners with House of Science to boost NZ primary education
Giant exporter hopes students in regions can be part of the next generation of aviators.

Person dies on fishing vessel in Timaru
Police say they are not treating the death as suspicious at this stage.

Government to make first ever Super Fund withdrawal in 2028
The Government will make the first withdrawal since the fund was established in 2001.