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Solera & Digidentity launch streamlined MVIS compliance tool
Solera Autodata and Digidentity will launch an MVIS-compliant tool in Nov 2025 to simplify access to hybrid and EV data for Aussie independent workshops.

Police called to sudden death in Queenstown
Police believe the death is not suspicious.

Cook Islands aviator returns home in milestone RNZAF flight to Ma'uke
A Cook Islander in the Royal New Zealand Air Force made an emotional return to his tiny island home this month.

Sports Minister calls for Sports NZ to step in over Silver Ferns coaching saga
Shock waves have been reverbarating through Netball since Dame Noeline Taurua was stood down.

Fijian advocates reject call to reintroduce corporal punishment in schools
Fijian advocates, mental health professionals and those with lived experiences reject the call to reintroduce corporal punishment in schools.

British officers sent to Israel to help monitor Gaza ceasefire
A small number of British planning officers has been sent to Israel to join a US-led multinational taskforce.

Israel's 'yellow line' in Gaza gives Netanyahu room for manoeuvre
Israeli forces have pulled back to a boundary which leaves Israel in control of most of Gaza - keeping far-right ministers on Netanyahu's side, for now.

Chris Mason: Labour feel the heat in crucial Welsh by-election test
Polling and the mood within the parties suggest something is up in Caerphilly, writes political editor Chris Mason.

Boris Johnson left the Covid Inquiry in a hurry - he'll be pleased not to come back
School closures seemed the only option but lockdowns probably went "too far" , former PM tells Covid Inquiry.

Plans for Trump-Putin meeting shelved days after Budapest talks proposed
A White House official said there were "no plans" for the two presidents to meet in the "immediate future".

Air NZ heading for first half-loss of up to $55 million
It follows weaker-than-expected passenger numbers and higher costs.

Keep calm and hit the stumps: How Boland will handle Bazball assault
Scott Boland admits his first encounter with Bazball compelled him to work on how to handle the emotions that come when a proud fast bowler is smacked all over the park.

What should you do during, after and when cleaning up a wildfire?
Wildfires move quickly. Here's what to do if you or your property are under threat of wildfire, and how to clean up afterward.

Main road closed after 'unexplained' death in central Whangarei
There's a heavy police presence on Bank Street.

NZ's visa rules must change, head of Amnesty International tells Sam Hayes
Pacific people are being punished by a climate crisis and by NZ’s “ruthless” immigration system that violate their rights, said the head of Amnesty International.

Wife and secret lover plotted to murder husband in caravan attack
A woman and her ex-marines secret lover are found guilty of plotting to kill her husband.

Who is paying for Trump's White House ballroom?
A former White House chief ethics lawyer described the ballroom donations as an ethical "nightmare".

Will my uni fees rise next year? What is a V-level? Your questions answered
The DfE has announced it will raise tuition fees every year, and will bring in new V-levels after GCSEs.

Ukrainian city in total blackout after 'massive' Russian assault
Across the wider region, four people are reported to have been killed and 10 others injured.

Stolen Louvre jewellery worth £76m, prosecutor says
The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts.

Police in Dublin attacked at protest outside asylum seeker hotel
Footage from the scene at Dublin's Citywest Hotel shows a police vehicle on fire.

Staff skipped checks and said a vulnerable young woman was safe. Days later, she was dead
A coroner says some of the care Cerys Lupton-Jones was given at a mental health unit was a "shambles".

Sydney Olympic FC ordered to remove Olympic rings from new logo
The club proudly unveiled their new logo on Sunday - but it might not be long for this world.