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Cost blowout renews call to scrap council's Akaroa wastewater plans
A Banks Peninsula residents' group has renewed calls to scrap council plans for a wastewater plant in the Akaroa township, following a cost blowout.

Datacom posts $37m profit amid tough year - bets big on AI
CEO Greg Davidson said Datacom was using AI to write new code cheaper and quicker.

E-mail to Youth MPs 'could have been clearer' - Ministry
"We accept that this could have caused confusion," says the Ministry of Youth Development.

Hilary Barry on leave to undergo medical procedure
The TVNZ host had previously been off air for some time, prompting viewers to share their concerns on social media.

Auckland man fails in latest bid to stop police helicopter flying over house
Peter Malcolm Fuller has failed to have his latest legal challenge trying to stop the Police Eagle helicopter flying over his house.

NIWA says weather agencies' merger set to fix gaps exposed by Cyclone Gabrielle
NIWA's manager for climate, atmosphere, and hazards says merging with MetService and GNS will create a more efficient and integrated weather prediction system.

'Test cricket is defended like a subculture for good reason'
England's first-Test victory over India was another reason to defend the longest format of the game, writes Stephan Shemilt.

'England face questions after bump back down to earth'
England are 2-0 down in the five-match T20 series against India and face a tough challenge to turn things around.

US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine, White House says
US is concerned about low stockpiles for its own needs, as Russia intensifies the war in Ukraine.

Banknotes are getting a makeover - and the Bank of England wants your help
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.

'They took shrapnel from my heart' – the magnets saving lives in Ukraine
A magnetic extractor is changing the face of front-line medicine in Ukraine.

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has minor stroke
Nobby Clark's deputy said the news came as a shock, but the mayor was doing well and intended to return to work next week.

Dairy price dip won't last long - expert
Dairy prices fell for the fourth consecutive auction overnight, with the average price down more than 4 percent to US$4274.

Man claims he was beaten with rolling pin, kebab stick
A man has spent three days in hospital with injuries after allegedly having been assaulted.

'Levin invasion': Twelve more arrests over violent King's Birthday boyracer event
There have been 22 arrests so far and the Manawatu Area Commander says there will be more.

Thieves steal railway bells, copper from rail bridge
Police say it could lead to a fatal accident, and they would take a "hard line" with any scrap yards who receive the stolen materials.

Alexander-Arnold pays back Real signing fee - and the 'new Raul'
Eyebrows were raised when Real Madrid paid Liverpool £8.4m to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold early, but his first month with the Spanish club has repaid their calculated gamble.

Women's Euro 2025: Groups, fixture dates and who are favourites?
BBC Sport provides the lowdown on all the key details for the 2025 Women's European Championship.

Trump threatens Japan with tariff up to 35% as deadline looms
It would be well above the 24% tariff imposed on Japan as part of the so-called "Liberation Day" in April.

Will there be a drought where I live?
We take a look at river, reservoir and groundwater levels after a particularly dry few months.