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Sport NZ urged government not to scrap transgender inclusive community sport guidelines
But ministers did so anyway, citing the coalition agreement with New Zealand First.

Sunscreen brand pulls popular product off shelf after SPF testing
Australian brand Ultra Violette announced it has pulled its Lean Screen product after its own independent testing returned inconsistent SPF results.

Year of the refix
Average house prices around New Zealand have fallen for five months in a row now despite mortgage interest rates falling over 2% from this time a year ago.

Here’s how many teachers in NZ are actually earning $140k
Stuff takes a look at some of the claims and counterclaims surrounding secondary school teachers’ pay.

Road to popular West Auckland beach reopened after two-and-a-half-years
A road to an iconic beach in West Auckland has been reopened by Auckland Transport, two-and-a-half-years after it was essentially destroyed in 2023.

Oil prices set to snap two-week losing streak as peace in Ukraine remains elusive

Secret official memo warns of damage to diplomatic ties
The advice was mistakenly released by the Ministry for the Environment.

The legacy of Fat Freddy's legend DJ Mu lives on
Mia Faiumu declared the Pacific Music Awards proof her father's legacy will "live on".

Sports NZ urged government not to scrap transgender inclusive community sport guidelines
But ministers did so anyway, citing the coalition agreement with New Zealand First.

Work stops as human remains found
Police and an archaelologist have confirmed that bones found of the Waiewe Street reserve site are human.

Raghav Sibal promoted to lead APAC for Manhattan Associates
Manhattan Associates has promoted Raghav Sibal to Vice President, APAC, to lead growth amid rising demand for cloud and AI supply chain solutions in Asia-Pacific.

Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence
Cohesity's virtual Catalyst1 event unites global experts to discuss AI innovations and strategies enhancing cyber resilience against modern threats.

Car bomb and attack on a helicopter in Colombia kill at least 13, including police officers

Blackpearl acquires US AI firm B2B Rocket for NZD $17.5m revenue
Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.

US President Donald Trump not budging on trade tariff - PM Christopher Luxon
The Prime Minister says there's no suggestion the US President will budge on a 15 percent trade tariff for New Zealand exports.

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Drake Passage region
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck the Drake Passage, a body of water located between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica, the United States Geological Survey says.

Police investigate suspicious man reported near Christchurch school
Police are investigating after reports of an older man approaching students near Heaton Normal Intermediate in Christchurch.

Trade Minister Todd McClay meets with US representatives over 15 percent tariff
Todd McClay has met with US trade representatives over the government's concerns on Trump's 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports.

Police seeking seven people after youth stabbed in Hamilton on Thursday
The youth is in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.

Teen stabbed in Hamilton brawl in critical condition
Hamilton police are seeking information after a youth was stabbed on Thursday, leaving him critically injured.

Got the scoop: Bear takes over California ice cream shop

Lil Nas X arrested and taken to hospital after wandering LA streets in underwear
The LAPD allege the singer "charged" at them and was placed under arrest on suspicion of battery.

Will homeowners get anything from the OCR cut?
The Reserve Bank might have cut interest rates - but will people with mortgages feel it?

Banking inquiry acknowledges it's no silver bullet for competition
The big four banks' focus on lower-risk activities like retail banking would usually see lower returns, but they actually had higher profitability than international peers, it found.