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Havas Red wins ECOVACS Australia and New Zealand brief
The smart home robotics brand is seeking to lift awareness in Australia and New Zealand as Havas Red takes on PR, social and influencer work.

Pacific news in brief for 27 July
Solomon Islands

Senior National MP says it's 'highly unlikely' he would retain his electorate seat on current RNZ Reid Research poll result
The senior National MP said the party was "working really hard" to lift their support after the latest RNZ Reid Research poll.

New Zealand national escapes from Tongan prison
Tonga Police said the New Zealander is the highest risk escapee due to his “his criminal history and the serious offences associated with him”.

Police respond to threat made to Northland courthouse
Kaikohe District Court has been evacuated as a precaution following a reported threat.

New Zealand bracing for potential increase in Donald Trump's tariffs, Trade Minister says
Trade Minister Todd McClay says he expects tariffs will go back up to 12.5 percent during this week.

Forrester says tech sovereignty gains will stay modest
Most countries will see only slight progress in tech sovereignty by 2030, with heavy investment failing to close the gap with China and the US.

Funeral for baby found on side of road to be held next week
Police say they are still concerned for the welfare of the mother, who has not yet been identified.

Three taken into custody after Taranaki Pink Panther allegedly pinched
Three people were taken into custody after a keen-eyed police sergeant intercepted a vehicle allegedly carrying the town’s beloved statue.

Downing Street’s chief mouser has outlasted six British PMs. Should the Beehive get a pet?
Larry, the 10 Downing St cat, has an official cabinet title. Should the NZ Parliament have an official cat?

Investigation under way after person found dead at Gisborne property
A person was found dead inside a Crawford Rd property early on Tuesday, with police warning residents to expect an increased presence in the area.

Mayor to magazine: Publish op-eds ‘bagging me’ and ‘your paper will die’
Ponsonby News say they will no longer run columns by Wayne Brown after the mayor sent a threatening email to the magazine.

Shane Jones denies 'knee pads' remark was oral sex reference
The New Zealand First deputy says his "knee pads" jibe was a "harmless and innocuous expression" that could have meant anything from gardening to volleyball.

Poppy Appeal funds should not have gone to RSA club, national body concedes
The RNZRSA has acknowledged that charitable Poppy Appeal funds should not have been used to support the operation of the Papanui RSA.

Watch: Tagging ‘the most polite predator on Earth’
Dr Riley Elliott is a shark scientist who just happens to be scared of sharks, but he shares the recent thrill of tagging a 4.5m female shark.

Waikato prison inmates were readily accessing contraband, report finds
Staff and prisoners at the Spring Hill Corrections Facility told inspectors contraband was readily available, with no drug testing at the site for five years.

Investigation underway after unexplained death in Kaiti, Gisborne
The person was found dead at a property in Kaiti just before 2am overnight.

Wellington landlord Matthew Ryan's companies go into interim receivership
Matthew Ryan's companies have been put into receivership after a property dispute with his former partner.

Funeral service planned for stillborn baby found on Marlborough road
Police remain concerned for the welfare of the baby’s mother as forensic work continues to identify the infant’s family.

‘Massive’ machete used in ‘horrific’ Auckland bar robbery
The restaurant will be closed while staff recover from the violent incident.