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Luxon closes infrastructure summit
Companies who between them control around $6 trillion worth of funds have made their way to Auckland for the summit.

RNZ review of Gaza conflict coverage found no policy, media standards breaches
RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson says a review of RNZ's coverage and complaints process regarding the conflict in Gaza is part of a continuous process of improvement and review.

RNZ's Gaza conflict coverage abided by its editorial policy - Review
A review of RNZ coverage regarding the conflict in Gaza has concluded it has abided by its own editorial policy - as well as the standards and principles of media and broadcasting watchdogs.

Eight liquor stores caught selling alcohol to minors
The stores had sold alcohol to under-18s without verifying their age or requesting ID.

Prolific sexual predator John Muchirahondo sentenced to 23 years in prison
John Hope Muchirahondo was found guilty last year of offending against nine women between 2011 and 2021.

Watch live: Luxon closes infrastructure summit
Companies who between them control around $6 trillion worth of funds have made their way to Auckland for the summit.

How a NZ charity is helping to 'normalise' the 'disease of the poor' in Papua New Guinea
Leprosy Mission New Zealand is breaking the stigma surrounding the disease by working in partnership with communities and "raise awareness to normalise leprosy".

Watch: Liam Lawson clips the wall during first practice session
The New Zealander survived a scare in his first official practice session as a Red Bull driver.

Council rejects couple’s bid to have hot pools open earlier
A Mount Maunganui couple is disappointed opening hours of Mount Hot Pools won’t be extended – despite garnering 127 supporting signatures.

Police helicopter by chance spots man in need, lying hungry in yard
Police chasing a stolen vehicle in Auckland stumbled across a man who “wasn’t in a good way” lying in a yard littered with dog faeces

Group arrested over gang-related attack
Seven people have been arrested so far.

Teen faces multiple charges after fleeing police
Police in Auckland have arrested two people after tracking a fleeing vehicle across the city early on Friday morning.

Scotland's first Muslim MP marks sixth anniversary of Christchurch terror attacks
Dr Zubir Ahmed said he was moved to tears in the days after the attack by the compassion New Zealand's leaders showed.

Man who died after Palmerston North altercation named
Juan Desmond Turner, 32, died shortly after police were called to a property on Te Awe Awe St on Tuesday.

'Very glib huckster' jailed for over four years can now be named
Aaron Coupe’s mismanagement caused millions of dollars in losses to business partners, banks and creditors across the world, MBIE says.

Video released as police investigate aggravated robbery in Tokoroa
An employee was assaulted and threatened with a weapon during early morning incident.

American Airlines jet engine catches fire after landing in Denver, passengers evacuated
An American Airlines jet's engine caught fire after it diverted to land in Denver. All aboard were safely evacuated.

Are robots replacing humans behind the coffee machine?
Mechanical baristas are starting to pop up in Auckland. Should we be afraid?

Five things we loved this week
Get your wishlists ready. The highly-anticipated Fall/Winter collections are starting to drop. Plus, let us introduce you to an exciting new skincare brand.