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Life coach arrested at Auckland International Airport, accused of smuggling 20kg of meth from Bali
The drugs were allegedly found in his checked luggage.

US Olympic, Paralympic officials bar transwomen from women’s sports
The committee told the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it has an “obligation to comply” with Donald Trump’s executive order.

FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf reach settlement in abuse lawsuit
Their lawyers say details of the agreement will remain private, ending a case that has dragged on since 2020.

Fortinet adds quantum-safe encryption to FortiOS 7.6 update
Fortinet's FortiOS 7.6 update introduces quantum-safe encryption, helping firms safeguard data against future quantum computing threats at no extra cost.

900 claims but every one matters
Jon-Paul Hale estimates he’s worked on about 900 claims over the past seven years at Willowgrove Insurance. Fewer than one percent have been declined.

Police still searching for youths who fled Auckland Oranga Tamariki remand home
Two were on remand and the third was under a care and protection order.

High-end heist: Australians caught up in Louis Vuitton data breach
It took the luxury brand three weeks to notify affected customers, with birthdates and contact details stolen.

Oranga Tamariki acknowledges again its failings in Malachi Subecz’s case
Oranga Tamariki said its response to a concern raised about Malachi Subecz’s care was “inadequate”.

Did Ozzy Osbourne really bite the head off a live bat?
Did Ozzy Osbourne, who died today at the age of XX, really bite the head off a live bat?

Microsoft servers hacked by Chinese groups, firm says
The US tech giant is recommending some users install security updates after the data breach.

Christchurch newborn baby abuser, murderer Michael Topp loses appeal over conviction
The Court of Appeal dismissed Michael Topp’s appeal against his murder conviction.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon tight-lipped amid speculation of foreign buyers ban change
The Herald revealed an announcement is expected this year.

Christchurch RSA president, whale rescuer Jim Lilley dies
Lilley was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to conservation and the community in the 2025 King’s Birthday honours.

Bandmates and fans pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
The frontman of pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath has died in the UK at the age of 76.

Kendrick and SZA deliver stadium-worthy performance
The pair performed as part of their joint Grand National Tour, delivering their greatest hits.

Niue's Sidney Lui re-elected to Oceania Rugby Board, vows to be 'voice' of Tier 3 nations
The secretary-general of Niue Rugby Union says she is committed to advocate for the inclusive growth across smaller Pacific rugby unions.

Disruption to Wellington rail lines after train hits car on tracks
Kapiti line services are suspended and bus replacements may be delayed.

'Butter is expensive right now. There's no getting away from that' - Finance Minister Nicola Willis
The Finance Minister does not believe New Zealanders are getting a "raw deal" on butter.

'I'm so very sorry this cost has been put upon you', minister tells beef exporters
The agriculture minister has apologised to New Zealand's top beef exporters for extra costs they will likely face due to new anti-deforestation rules for European Union imports.

Nelson Hospital review dismissed as a 'plan to make a plan'
Persistent delays in recruiting medical staff has been compounded by ageing infrastructure and increasing demand for services, a review of the hospital has found.

Police still searching for youths that fled remand home
Oranga Tamariki were informed that the trio left a community based remand home on 8 July.

Kiwi runner Kimberley May shines with second-fastest 1500m time
Auckland 22-year-old becomes second-fastest NZ woman over 1500m.