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Sonny Bill Williams falls to decision defeat to Paul Gallen
Williams had a point deducted as the Australian claimed the bragging rights with a split decision win in Sydney.

Erebus captain's daughter says national memorial belongs in Auckland
The Ministry of Culture and Heritage has shared three possible Christchurch locations for a national memorial with victims' families.

Top doctor Caroline McElnay says 'no' to vaccination doesn't always mean 'never'
Caroline McElnay says the government's immunisation targets are still achievable, but only if health providers can gain the trust of vaccine-sceptical parents.

'200 years to pay back debt': Lender reveals cost of leaving abusive relationships
One woman had to save up money for ten years before she was able to leave her abusive relationship.

Charities see alarming levels of poverty as families struggle
Unaloto Latu says dinner for the family is sometimes just rice as they try to stay warm and pay the electricity bills.

RTS on verge of joining Saudi-backed rebel rugby comp on $1.1m deal
The Warriors winger is in discussions about joining the new venture when his NRL contract expires at the end of next season.

Inside Auckland’s shocking RSA murders – A Moment in Crime podcast revisits triple murder
William Bell attacked four people at Mt Wellington RSA in December 2001.

Online supermarket shopping for meat: Pak’nSave pork leg cut prompts warning from 92yo customer
A butcher says just 65% of the meat Godfrey Rodgers received would be edible if cooked.

Boxing: Sonny Bill Williams suffers split decision loss to rival Paul Gallen
A point deduction in the seventh round proved to be costly for the former All Black.

Northland orca expert: Reject Waipiro Bay marina fast-tracking
Dr Visser warns the marina could be the 'tipping point to extinction' for orca.

Ministry feared costs of $60m a year to review laws under Regulatory Standards Bill
But David Seymour says the estimate speaks to the agency's productivity, and suggests AI could pick up some of the work.

New Caledonia’s politicians to get police protection following death threats
New Caledonian politicians who inked their commitment to a deal with France on 12 July will be offered special police protection, following threats uttered especially on social networks.

Over 1000 sign petition calling for passenger trains to Auckland's Huapai suburb
More than 1000 people have signed a petition asking for a passenger rail service through to Huapai.

MPI accuses researchers of scaremongering over campylobacter hospitalisations, deaths
But the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) disputes their and is accusing them of scaremongering.

KnowBe4 named a top workplace for 2025 in cybersecurity sector
KnowBe4 has been named a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry winner by Energage, recognised for its supportive culture in the cybersecurity sector.

Te Puna ‘in shock’ as industrial park approved for wetland area
It will add up to 125 vehicle movements an hour on local roads.

Quran, Bible, Torah among books set to be destroyed by National Library
The library continues to hold a collection of religious texts.

Who was the tattoo artist in Lorde's music video?
The last time Aucklander Alma Proença did a tattoo for the pop star, she ended up with a collection of red lines on her own leg just to perfect it.

Digital transformation projects see GBP £8m spend amid AI impact
Businesses invest an average of GBP £8 million in digital transformation, yet over one third struggle with delays, cost overruns, and proving ROI amid AI impacts.

Legend of Zelda movie casts two British actors in lead roles
Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Princess Zelda and Link respectively.