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Solomon Islands PM fires chief of staff over unauthorised Vietnam deal
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele sacked his chief of staff on Friday after an "unauthorised" deal with two Vietnamese firms.

Singapore police can now seize bank accounts to stop scams
The new law was passed to combat Singapore's worsening scam problem, but some have said it is too intrusive.

How the Warriors will respond after star playmaker’s cruel injury
ANALYSIS: For the third time in three seasons, Luke Metcalf’s campaign has been rocked by injury. Fortunately, the Warriors have options at halfback.

Canterbury's Lincoln to be new Bioeconomy Science Institute HQ, Scion to leave Christchurch
It comes as the science sector overhaul came into effect officially on Tuesday.

Tonga cybersecurity attack wake-up call for Pacific, warns expert
A former director of Tonga's cybersecurity agency says the country's health data hack last month is a "wake-up call" for the whole region.

'Cyclists are underclass road users': Truck driver acquitted after death at intersection
Kelly Shearer was charged with careless driving causing death but judge says road layout contributed to the accident.

Big stations and sweeping views: Why a vet went rural
Holly Gardyne has no regrets about moving to a rural practice.

Teen dies after car crashes into house while fleeing police in Kumeu
Four people were hurt in the crash on the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway.

21,000 more operations will cut surgery waiting times - Simeon Brown
The initiative will cover operations for hip and knee replacements and cataract surgeries, the Health Minister says.

Man accused of killing young daughter and dropping body at police station, named
Mukesh Prashad, 37, is accused of killing his daughter and dropping her body at the Manukau Police Station on January 6.

Does cheese give you weird dreams? Research says it does
It is a question that may have grated on you for sometime, does too much cheese give you weird dreams? According to new research, yes it does, but not just any dreams, more often nightmares.

Maori landowners take Crown to High court over freshwater rights
The case cites what the group describes as the Crown's "repeated failure to uphold the tikanga-based and Tiriti-guaranteed rights, interests and responsibilities of Maori in relation to freshwater".

Diddy jury to keep deliberating after deadlocking on most serious charge
The panel reached a verdict on four of the five counts, but could not agree on the most racketeering count.

Death closes Auckland golf course
Staff told Stuff it was believed someone had a heart attack while playing on the course.

The simple act of reading can be a crime in Malaysia. Here's why
Malaysian authorities raided a bookstore this week to seize two books on the grounds of morality. But for the bookstore staff and publishers, it was just another day.

Woolworths recalls beef mince over potential plastic contamination
The products were sold in the North Island.

BLT - Patent issue settled and new 5 year agreement with BSP
On 14 October 2024, based on the information we had on hand at the time, we advised the market about a breach of contract by Bluestone Pharma GmbH (BSP) and Lactosan GmbH & Co. KG (Lactosan)

Police officer caught going 150 kilometres per hour with no sirens or lights on
The officer was caught speeding by another officer on their police radar.

Heart, humour and burps in colourful musical
Holiday hilarity is delivered by the Nelson Youth Theatre’s production of Shrek at the Theatre Royal.

Woolworths recalls beef mince over plastic contamination risk
Recall affects 18% fat beef mince sold in North Island with 5 July 2025 best before date.