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Retail NZ wants 'urgent meeting' with police minister over police shoplifting change
RNZ revealed a police directive to staff said they would no longer be investigating shoplifting below $500 .

Summer concerts fuel economic growth in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
One city saw a visitor spend of more than $30 million over the 2024-25 summer.

Joseph Tapine escapes suspension, Raiders hooker gets one-week ban after fiery Warriors clash
Tom Starling faces a week on the sidelines while a Warriors player has been fined by the match review committee.

Former MPs unite for ‘people’s select committee’ into pay equity
Women who served for the National, Labour, NZ First and Green parties will form a committee to analyse the Government’s pay equity changes.

Young Auckland FC fan's leg gashed on way home from semi-final
The 11-year-old football was leaving the game at the weekend when he walked into a knee-height metal post.

Pacific news in brief for 26 May
A round-up of news from around the region, including Solomon Islands police hunting a man they allege raped and murdered a woman in north Guadalcanal last Wednesday.

Taihape crash: Three vehicles collide, block State Highway 1, detours in place
The incident is unfolding.

Tired of political attacks, Elon Musk turns back to Mars and autonomous cars
The billionaire is disenchanted with Washington and worried about his safety, sources say.

How a F1 rule change backfired at the Monaco GP
Formula 1's much-hyped attempt to shake up the prestigious race brought with it frustration and slow driving.

PM admits he was ‘wrong’ for not answering Bayly sacking question
Christopher Luxon bared all in the podcast titled Christopher Luxon on Criticism, Losing His Hair & Saving Himself for Marriage with Dom Harvey.

Waikaia arson suspects still sought, over a year later
Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney said police are determined to hold the person responsible accountable.

Watch: Gary Lineker makes tearful sign-off from BBC after being forced to leave over social media post
“It wasn’t meant to end this way,” the former England striker said as he concluded 26 years of hosting football show Match of the Day.

Several injured after crash on SH1 near Taihape
Three cars have collided on the busy road and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

Rest home criticised for ‘poor’ care during Covid-19
A highly critical report of operations at a South Canterbury aged care facility has found there was “a consistent pattern of poor care” for multiple people.

LG offers affordable Apple TV+ monthly rate on smart TVs
LG Smart TV owners in New Zealand can stream Apple TV+ for NZD $3.99 monthly for three months, with plans renewing at NZD $14.99 thereafter.

Fiji can't compete with Australia and NZ on teacher salaries - Deputy PM
However, Biman Prasad says the government is taking steps to retain Fijian teachers as the education system faces a teacher shortage problem.

Reports of injuries as multiple vehicle crash blocks SH1 near Taihape
Two rescue helicopters have landed near the crash, RNZ understands.

Listen to The Country online: Save Our Sheep with Federated Farmers’ Toby Williams
Toby Williams, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Tom Young, Phil Ropiha, and Phil Duncan.

Three-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Taihape
Police said there are indications of injuries.

KiwiSaver: Cut-off for Government contribution nears – why funds could last 30% longer
The Retirement Commission says 80% of KiwiSaver members should see increased funds.

Bar Céleste announces closure, ending five-year run in Auckland
The restaurant was praised as Auckland’s best new opening in 2019 by Jesse Mulligan.

Young Auckland FC fan impaled on metal post after watching semifinal loss
Jude Beattie required surgery on his shin which will keep the avid footballer out of action for a while.