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Covid inquiry is platforming conspiracy theorists, Hipkins says
The Labour leader said the terms of reference had been deliberately written to platform people with “conspiracy theorist views”.

Court recognises Ngati Whatua Orakei’s strong connection to Auckland marina
The decision was welcomed by the iwi, who state their connection to the Westhaven Marina outweighs any of the other 18 iwi in Auckland.

Alcaraz loses at golf - can Norrie beat him on SW19 grass?
Carlos Alcaraz's only defeats at Wimbledon have come to Andy Murray at golf - now Cameron Norrie aims to inflict another on the tennis court.

'Exceptional' Spain show adaptability - but are they vulnerable?
Spain have laid down a marker at Euro 2025 with 11 goals in two games - but what makes them so good, and do they have weaknesses?

Flash Floods Devastate Texas
At least 91 people are confirmed dead, following flash floods in central Texas.

MPs could vote on Premier League free-to-air plan
The Liberal Democrats table an amendment to the Football Governance Bill that proposes showing at least 10 Premier League a season on free-to-air television.

Maternity brand worn by Kate enters administration
Consultancy firm Interpath confirmed that it had been appointed as administrators by maternity brand Seraphine.

The doctor fighting for women's health on Ukraine's front line
Dr Baksheiev, a gynaecologist, travels to Russian-occupied areas in his kitted out mobile clinic

Did US government cuts contribute to the Texas tragedy?
Following the Texas floods some Democrats have warned about the "consequences" of President Trump's cuts to the federal workforce.

Trump upbeat on Gaza ceasefire talks as he hosts Netanyahu
The two leaders' meeting came with no sign of a breakthrough yet in the latest round of Israel-Hamas negotiations in Qatar.

Christchurch Mayor backs proposal for government-capped rates rises
Phil Mauger says councils have engaged in a lot of wasteful spending.

Free flights making dreams come true thanks to Dame Val, Josh Emett and Air New Zealand
A search is on to help Kiwis take the next step to achieving their dreams.

Tonga's King and Queen in Fiji for historic chiefly investiture
They're being honoured during historic ceremonies to confer three chiefly titles on the son of Fiji's first prime minister, who spent more than a decade exiled in Nuku'alofa.

'This doesn't feel like a win' - Sinner through after Dimitrov retires hurt
World number one Jannik Sinner says Grigor Dimitrov "deserves" to be in the Wimbledon quarter-finals, after the Bulgarian is forced into retiring with a two-set lead because of a pectoral injury in their fourth-round match.

'I don't take this as a win' - Sinner on cruel Dimitrov blow
Jannik Sinner says he cannot accept his progress to the Wimbledon quarter-finals "as a win" following Grigor Dimitrov's injury heartbreak.

Former Tory cabinet minister Jones joins Reform UK
Ex-Welsh secretary David Jones becomes the third former Tory to join Nigel Farage's party in the last two weeks.

King says France and UK face 'complex threats'
Emmanuel Macron arrives for a three-day trip and is expected to address Parliament later.

The Papers: 'PM to press Macron' and 'mushroom murders' trial
The French president's state visit to the UK leads the front pages along with the verdict in Australia's 'mushroom murder trial'

Postmasters await compensation report, but findings on blame months away
The first part of the final report into the Post Office IT scandal is due to be published at midday.

Workplace misconduct and discrimination NDAs to be banned
There has been concern that non-disclosure agreements have been used to silence those in workplaces suffering harassment.