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RBNZ leaves Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25%
The RBNZ has been grappling with what the Iran war might mean for the economy.

New $25m supermarket approved for beer and wine sales despite strong local opposition
Officials impose strict conditions at Flaxmere Woolworths.

Man who allegedly followed woman off a bus the first to be charged under new stalking law
The 38-year-old is the first person to be charged under the new stalking and harassment laws.

Liquor store escapes further punishment after manager served teen because they felt ‘bad’
A liquor store has escaped further punishment after a manager admitted selling alcohol to an underage customer because she felt ‘bad’.

Starmer to host Tusk as pair set to sign UK-Poland security treaty

Diver in Laos miner rescue effort: "We have high hopes that they are still alive"

Technical outage hits police systems, traffic lights in German cities

Ni-Vanuatu seasonal worker who sawed off Aussie pensioner's foot for cash may be released in months
Ni-Vanuatu man John Yalu was convicted of manslaughter in Cairns last week after the fatal backyard amputation of a 66-year-old Queensland man in exchange for NZ$6000 in 2022.

First charge laid under new stalking and harassment laws
A 39-year-old man has been charged on the day the rules cames into effect.

Spurs launch review after season of injury woe
Tottenham will launch a review focusing on the "unusual" spate of anterior cruciate ligament injuries recently suffered by key players.

Why Did Teenage Rapists Avoid Custody?
Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal.

Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans
Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays.

The Papers: 'Blair: Starmer has no plan for Britain' and 'The heat's still on'
Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair's essay criticising Labour and the ongoing heatwave lead the papers.

CCTV captures ‘bizarre moment’ man walks into restaurant and steals telephone
Over the weekend a male allegedly entered Jax Burger Shack on Ormiston Rd in East Tamaki and picked up the restaurant’s telephone before leaving the store.

The Government said it needed to restrict climate change litigation to protect business confidence. Officials disagreed
Proactively released documents show justice officials warned the Government not to go ahead with a law change that will restrict claims for damage or harm caused by climate change.

What it’s like to fly to Rarotonga on Air NZ’s new service from Christchurch
Cupcakes, cultural performances and a smooth trans-Pacific run marked the return of the Christchurch–Rarotonga route.

Two Wintec campuses evacuated after security threat
Security staff are carrying out a sweep of the campuses.

Chipmakers SK Hynix and Micron join $1tn club on surging AI demand
They are the latest technology companies to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations.

Coventry's Lampard named LMA manager of the year
Frank Lampard is named the League Managers Association manager of the year after guiding Coventry back to the Premier League.

Have Rangers just signed Scotland's World Cup number nine?
Will Lawrence Shankland's transfer from Heart of Midlothian to Rangers coincide with him becoming Scotland's main striker at the World Cup?

Three killed and dozens injured in Israeli strike on Gaza City, medics and witnesses say
Israel says it was targeting a Hamas commander whose predecessor was killed in a similar strike earlier in May.

Post Office investigation could be delayed by five years, police warn
The commander leading the national police inquiry says the size of the investigation team would need to double in order to meet its current timeline

'Shocking' rise in school suspensions for racist and homophobic abuse
Education experts and charities are calling for a national anti-bullying strategy in schools.