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Murder charge laid after inmate death at Auckland prison
A 32-year-old man has been charged and is set to appear in the Auckland District Court on Thursday.

Invercargill man charged with kidnapping after allegedly stealing ambulance
A police officer and paramedic were in the vehicle when the ambulance was allegedly stolen.

'Indescribable loss': Takutai Tarsh Kemp remembered at tangi at Opaea Marae
The Te Pati Maori MP has been laid to rest today on the grounds of a small church at Opaea Marae among the rolling hills of Taihape.

‘The Lord’s team’ - Ardie Savea weighs in on Moana Pasifika situation
Watch: The Super Rugby Pacific player of the year says that the competition needs Moana Pasifika in it.

Spring Creek resident fears drinking water contamination
One mum is glad to be back home in time for the school holidays but says the main feeling in the community is frustration.

Woman who died after crash at Hawkes Bay intersection identified
Amberlee Carlson, 31, crashed at the intersection of Takapau Rd and Racecourse Rd and died at the scene.

Putintseva asks umpire to eject spectator over safety fear
World number 33 Yulia Putintseva raises security concerns about a spectator during her first-round match at Wimbledon, asking for them to be ejected.

BBC investigation reveals hidden deaths at India festival crush
The Uttar Pradesh government says 37 people were killed in the Kumbh Mela crush, but the BBC has verified at least 82 deaths.

The Papers: 'Chaos on eve of welfare vote' and 'Red-hot Brits'
Parliament is to vote on the welfare bill amid reports of a backbench rebellion and Wimbledon heats up.

US Senate begins voting on Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
Senators are debating a nearly 1,000-page bill that is pivotal to President Donald Trump's domestic agenda.

Historical sex abuse survivors no longer silenced as ‘monster’ is jailed
In 2023, a woman reported sexual abuse that had happened three decades ago. She found out she wasn’t alone.

Hybrid car collides with power pole on SH88, goes up in flames
A car erupted into flames after hitting a power pole in Otago, but its occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Mercury Energy increase Waikato River's water flow ahead of heavy rainfall
Releasing water into the river creates additional capacity within the region's hydroelectric system.

New World is trying out returnable deli containers - here’s how it works
The company is looking to see whether returnable packaging can work at scale, and it could shift how supermarkets approach packaging altogether.

Run It Straight events set to be banned from some Auckland Council facilities
The ban, within the Waitakere Ranges Local Board’s jurisdiction, would include parks, fields, and other council premises.

Fire breaks out at industrial building in Christchurch
The building in Hornby had been evacuated and there were no reports of any injuries.

'All kinds of wizardry!' - best shots from day one of Wimbledon
Watch the best shots from day one of Wimbledon 2025 featuring defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Great Britain's Sonay Kartal.

The Fluminense history maker, 44, with his eyes on Peter Shilton
Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio has helped his side into the Club World Cup quarter-final as he eyes Peter Shilton's appearance world record.

Parents face hurdles vaccinating children - report
Obstacles include difficulty booking appointments and too few jab reminders, say child health experts.

Trans troops in US military 'in survival mode' as ban on serving kicks in
Two transgender officers say they fear their military careers are over due to Trump’s ban on trans service members.

Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed
Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".