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Iran summons French envoy over 'insulting' Cannes remarks
Iranian officials say the remarks are “blatant interference” in the country’s internal affairs.

Family mourn ‘hero’ Auckland heart surgeon Dr Parma Nand
Dr Parma Nand rose from 'extreme poverty' to become a top surgeon.

Woman charged after Christchurch crash that injured child
Three pedestrians were involved in the crash. A child and adult were taken to hospital in a critical and serious condition.

Health NZ looks to train more doctors in private hospitals
The Health Minister was warned paying private hospitals to do more elective operations would worsen training opportunities.

Live: Asked about dress, Nicola Willis says 'the 1950s called, they want your line of questioning back’
“We've got more interesting things to talk about than dresses,” the finance minister said after being asked if she was wearing the same outfit she did during the Budget.

FENZ team sent to assist with New South Wales floods
New South Wales flood waters have left five dead and tens of thousands isolated.

Driver praised for rescuing passengers from burning bus in Auckland
The diesel bus running on route 295 caught fire in Epsom on Sunday night.

Super Rugby Pacific: Five takeaways from Moana Pasifika's loss to Chiefs
There was one thing both Fa'alogo Tana Umaga and Ardie Savea agreed on about the Chiefs on Saturday night. Following the 85-7 thrashing at FMG Stadium in Hamilton in front...

St John ambulance crashes into South Auckland traffic light, officer hospitalised
The driver was treated and taken to Middlemore Hospital in a moderate condition.

Developers with properties in tough market turn to renters
Developers who do not want to try to find buyers for properties in a tough market - or who have had no luck - appear to be choosing to rent them out instead.

Wellington researchers pioneer low-cost earthquake alert system
Massey University researchers in Wellington have trialled a low-cost, community-based earthquake early warning system using local volunteers and MEMS sensors.

Watch: Liverpool players finally raise Premier League trophy
Anfield is alive with celebration as Liverpool finally lift the Premier League trophy.

Millie Elder-Holmes fined $5k for promoting online gambling
The fine comes after a crackdown at the Department of Internal Affairs on social media influencers who use their profile to promote overseas gambling sites.

Greens claim $700m 'uncosted hole' in Budget
The Government could face an un-budgeted funding gap because of one of its own policies, the Green Party says.

Daylight can boost the immune system’s ability to fight infections – study
Ever found yourself out of sync with normal sleep patterns after late nights or working a night shift? It could be you're experiencing what scientists call social jet lag.

Scott McLaughlin crashes out before Indy 500 start
The Kiwi was trying to warm up his tyres when he lost control of his car.

NZ universities urged to stand up for Harvard over Trump's international student ban
New Zealand universities must stand up for Harvard as the Trump administration attempts to stop it from enrolling international students, a local law professor says.

Wet weather moves to North Island, heavy rain watches in place
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.

No coroner's inquiry into fatal hit and run in Dunedin
Sean Buis suffered fatal blunt force injuries when he was run down in the suburb of Mornington in July 2022, following a falling-out over a drug debt.