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Supreme Court shuts down consultant’s final appeal over four years of unpaid infrastructure work
An infrastructure consultant has been denied a final avenue to challenge his former client over unpaid work spanning four years.

Ministers say Pati Maori MP is ‘telling porkies’ about visiting jailed rangatahi
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke made highly specific claims about her work visiting rangatahi in prisons and Oranga Tamariki-run youth justice facilities.

Former Shin Bet chief threatens to sue Channel 14 over ‘completely false’ inflammatory comments

Houkura chair defends board's role in Auckland governance
David Taipari, the chair of the Independent Maori Statutory Board, says public debate and scrutiny of its purpose and funding have been ongoing since 2010.

Doctor arrested for $180,000 worth of student loan debt
His lawyer says the more a student loan is ignored the more it compounds, leaving people owing thousands of dollars more than they expect.

PNG and Solomons PMs hold talks, discuss trade and security
Increasing trade links was high on the agenda as the leaders of PNG and Solomon Islands met in PNG's capital.

He’ll have been boosting the All Whites' spirits this week. His own story is inspirational
Strength and conditioning coach Sunz Singh “brings a lot of energy” to the national team environment.

Turkey end World Cup on high with last-gasp win over USA
Turkey come out on top in the last minute of an end-to-end 3-2 win over a second string USA side, in their final Group D match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Row over alleged theft of donations from India's landmark Ram temple
Questions are being raised over the handling of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.

Anderson's journey to England star and potential record signing
Elliot Anderson has emerged as a key part of Thomas Tuchel's England side and is now on the brink of a big money move to Manchester City.

Associate Health Minister David Seymour wants Pharmac to use AI to speed medicine funding
The associate minister of health told Checkpoint humans should remain firmly in control of the process.

Sydney beaches under shark alerts for fourth day as sightings continue

Côte d’Ivoire: Discover West Africa’s beach and culture hotspot

Europe's heat pump boom now delivers the heat of 200 LNG tankers, saving over $11 billion

Clip of building damaged by Taiwan earthquake falsely linked to Venezuela tremor

'True jewel' museum and gallery wins UK award
The Box, in Plymouth, wins the 2026 Art Fund Museum of the Year award.

University proposes demolition of brutalist buildings deemed ‘beating heart’ of campus life
The University of Auckland is seeking Fast-track approval for its plans to build a new student centre and library at its city campus.

'All it takes is a second': Fonterra driver fears transport cuts could increase crash risk
Axing roles at the firm’s transport operation could increase health and safety risks on the road, the employee said, as restructuring at the dairy giant continues.

Rural school bus 'disaster' hits parents in the pocket
Parents are reporting frustration halfway through first school year after review of rural bus routes.

‘We’ll be back soon’: Music venue on the brink of closure gets lifeline to ‘rebuild’
Last week, Neck of the Woods said it was closing after 11 years, citing post-Covid pressures.

What is SkyJo? The card game being played in the England camp
As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.

New CCTV footage contradicts prison death evidence
Footage of Allan Marshall, who died after being restrained by prison officers, has been obtained by the BBC.