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Christopher Luxon hits back at Wairoa mayor Craig Little over woke comment
It comes after Wairoa mayor Craig Little said "we're becoming woke as a country when it comes to states of emergency".

Services sector slumps again as PSI points to deeper contraction
BusinessNZ chief executive Katherine Rich said the services sector was clearly feeling the effects of the conflict in Iran.

Car collides with truck in Hamilton, blocking road
An accident involving a car and truck has blocked a road in Hamilton.

Phoenix lose striker for maiden finals campaign
The Phoenix have been dealt an injury blow ahead of their maiden A-League Women finals campaign, with striker Emma Main to miss the rest of the season with a back injury.

Farmer banned from owning animals after over 140 deaths on his watch
A Rangitikei farmer has been sentenced to home detention and indefinitely banned from owning animals after more than 140 cattle and sheep died from starvation and neglect.

As it happened: Cyclone Vaianu moves away, clean-up begins
State of emergency lifted in Hawke's Bay and state highways open.

Former boss of failed insurer CBL goes for settlement with financial markets regulator
Under the settlement with the Financial Markets Authority, Peter Harris agreed to make admissions of liability relating to two breaches.

Wild chimpanzees fight in deadly 'civil war' amid massive group split — and scientists aren't sure why

After 2 layoffs and a breakup, I left my life to travel full time. 3 cities helped my anxiety — and one overwhelmed me.

Scientists recover 90% of lithium from old batteries — here's why it matters

Pistachio Prices Hit Eight-Year High on War in Major Grower Iran

Netanyahu backs Gofman as new Mossad chief, praises military record

Strong summer travel season in South Island with Christchurch Airport seeing 'exceptional' growth
The airport recorded 3.1 million passengers travelling through the airport, with 287,000 of them being overseas passengers.

‘Cold, tired, and very lucky’: Kayaker rescued after boat sinks off beach
A kayaker was left with no way to call for help and no lifejacket after their vessel sank off the coast.

PM hits back at mayor’s state of emergency criticism: ‘I’ll happily wear a woke label’
Christopher Luxon says he’d rather be over-prepared than under-prepared for serious weather events amid criticism from Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.

Cuba's unending embargo
Cuba has been under US trade sanctions since 1962 - University of Canterbury lecturer Josephine Varghese and Ambassador Luis Morejon Rodriguez talk to Kadambari Raghukumar about it in this Here Now episode.

Watch: 3x3 Tall Blacks qualify for World Cup with overtime buzzer-beater
Chris Martin drained a shot from beyond the arc to win the game at the death, sparking celebrations among the New Zealand players.

‘Can't believe you're gone’: Cyclist killed in crash with car remembered
A cyclist who died following an accident on Friday is being remembered as someone with “relentless optimism and kindness”.

Vehicle hits bank on SH6, one person hospitalised
A person has been taken to hospital in a moderate condition after their vehicle left the road and hit a bank on SH6 near Charleston.

[xh] OFC Pro League: Bula FC edge PNG Hekari, Tahiti United claim big upset in Suva
But Auckland FC keep their lead in the inaugural competition, following their close 3-2 win over South Melbourne FC.

New Zealand's top exporters call on parliament to back free trade agreement with India
An open letter calls on all political parties to back the agreement, after New Zealand First withheld support over immigration concerns and Labour still to decide.

Northern Marianas brace for direct hit from Super Typhoon Sinlaku
Governor David Apatang will place Saipan, Tinian and Rota under Typhoon Condition I at 2pm Monday (4pm NZT), as Super Typhoon Sinlaku closes in.

Watch: Masters golfer cards quintuple-bogey 10 in final round meltdown
After a nightmare run through Amen Corner, Li raised his arms in irony as a promising tournament ended in a scorecard disaster.