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Several historic gravestones vandalised at Auckland cemetery
At least eight gravestones at St Stephen's Chapel in Auckland had been pushed over and broken up.

New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption
New Zealand unveils its first national AI strategy to boost business innovation and GDP by NZD $76 billion by 2038, focusing on responsible adoption and skills.

Erin Routliffe, Gaby Dabrowski fall in Wimbledon quarterfinal
There will be no repeat of last year’s appearance in the women’s doubles finals for Kiwi Erin Routliffe and her Canadian partner, Gaby Dabrowski.

‘Pretty ironic’: Friday drinks sessions organised by senior health manager in charge of reducing alcohol harm
The lead manager for alcohol harm reduction at the Public Health Agency is being accused of hypocrisy over organising Friday night drinks for staff.

MPs vote to establish independent regulator for men's football in England
MPs vote to back the Football Governance Bill and establish an independent regulator to oversee the men's game in England's top five divisions.

MP will not return to Reform after Covid loan claims
James McMurdock says he will continue his career as an independent, after taking "specialist legal advice".

US will hike tariffs on copper to 50%, Trump says
Similar threats are looming over pharmaceuticals, lumber and semiconductors.

Ministers ditch pet insurance rules for renters
Landlords will no longer be allowed to require tenants with pets to take out special insurance.

Watch: Victims demand accountability
Seema Misra and Janet Skinner share their feelings of pain and call for accountability in the Post Office scandal.

Former PM Rishi Sunak takes job at Goldman Sachs
Sunak will take up the part-time role while remaining Conservative MP for Richmond and Northallerton.

Marseille firefighters 'waging war' on wildfire at city's edge, mayor says
Marseille Provence airport is shut, as smoke clouds the city and residents are warned to stay indoors.

Auckland man facing serious charges after using stolen car to allegedly ram police vehicle
The incident occurred during a traffic stop after the car ran a red light in Mt Wellington on Tuesday.

Young talent shines at Kerala cultural arts festival in Auckland
Nearly 200 children showcased their talents across 18 cultural events in Auckland on Saturday.

Wimbledon blames ball boy for latest line-call system error
A “malfunction” in his quarterfinal win over Karen Khachanov had Taylor Fritz calling for the reintroduction of line judges.

Germany take lead after bizarre incident in build-up
Germany's Lea Schuller takes advantage and puts Germany ahead after Denmark's Emma Farge smashes the ball into the face of her own team-mate Emma Snerle in the Group C match.

Sabalenka claws past Siegemund to reach semi-finals
World number one Aryna Sabalenka fights back to beat Laura Siegemund and claw her way into the Wimbledon semi-finals.

Stats boss quits as minister says new leadership needed
Sir Robert Chote quits as head of UK Statistics Authority, the body responsible for overseeing the Office for National Statistics.

Hackers tried to 'destroy' M&S, chair tells MPs
Archie Norman says the hackers were "seeking to stop customers shopping at M&S" but their motive was "partly, undoubtedly, ransom or extortion".

Best pictures from French President Macron's UK state visit
Photos from the first day of the French president's state visit, when he has been greeted by the royals.

Exhausted, angry, heartbroken: Postmasters react as horror of scandal laid bare
As the initial findings of the Post Office inquiry are released, sub-postmasters tell the BBC how they feel.