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Person missing after falling into water at notorious Waikato fishing spot
A search operation is underway.

Auckland man faces 23 shoplifting charges
The alleged offending happened in New Lynn, Mt Eden, Mt Albert, Auckland central and Newmarket, police say.

Police seek man after elderly people robbed, assaulted in Auckland suburb
One person was seriously injured.

The former dump at risk of coastal exposure
Removing heavy materials from a former landfill and re-profiling sand dunes at risk of exposure could cost one council up to $47m.

Fire crews tackling ‘well involved’ house fire in Tasman
The fire was “well involved” upon arrival at 1.45pm on Monday, a Fire and Emergency spokesperson said.

Fisherman missing off notorious Waikato point
Multiple agencies are involved in the search for the missing person.

'Steep' interest rate move
A change in the Reserve Bank's tone has caused a "steep" move in wholesale markets, Kiwibank's economists say, and the fall is likely to continue.

Everton and Grealish make perfect start at stunning new home
Jack Grealish provides the inspiration and smiles as Everton make the perfect start at their magnificent new stadium, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

FA to investigate Marinakis banner at Palace match
The FA is investigating a banner unfurled by Crystal Palace fans that depicted Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head.

Suspected explosives and firearms found in Belfast
A man in his 30s is in custody as a security alert in Victoria Parade ends after three days.

Teething problems for Man Utd's Ł200m frontline
Manchester United have spent Ł200m on new forwards, but their only Premier League goal so far was scored by a Fulham player.

The Papers: 'Trump cuts off Kyiv's missiles' and 'New blonde look'
US restrictions on Ukrainian long-range strikes against Russia and a new look for the Duchess of Cambridge lead Monday's papers.

Worm-loving rescued kiwi melts hearts online
Some were surprised to see just how well the bird was gobbling up the worms at Whangarei Bird Recovery Centre.

Waikato Civil Defence admits gaps in flood response during storm inquest
There were gaps in what the organisation knew on the night of the Auckland Anniversary floods, officials have told an inquest.

‘In 2025, in winter’: Image of woman in phone booth angers some, deputy mayor urges calm
The photograph shows several blankets, bedding, and personal belongings inside the booth. A pair of feet in shoes can be seen sticking out from under the bedding.

Crown argues man started fatal Loafers Lodge fire because he 'didn't like living there'
The 50-year-old man is accused of murdering five people by setting Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel alight in 2023.

Cancer scam charges: More potential victims come forward
A Wanaka couple accused of defrauding family, friends and associates out of more than a $1 million through a fake cancer scam are now facing further charges.

Sublime Root leads Rockets into Hundred knockouts
Trent Rockets' win over Welsh Fire confirms the top three in The Hundred men's competition as they join Oval Invincibles and Northern Superchargers.

'The wrong way round' - Pundits criticise 'dubious' VAR calls
Match of the Day pundits Rob Green and Troy Deeney criticise the "dubious" VAR decisions that the officials got "the wrong way round" in Fulham's 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Craven Cottage.

Trump threatens to deploy troops to Baltimore to 'clean up' crime
The deployment of military for domestic law enforcement has drawn backlash from Democrats, with one governor calling it an "abuse of power".

Lives torn apart by fatal crashes on Scotland's longest road
The family of an American woman who died in a crash on the A9 with her brother and mother talk about the impact.