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Police officers ordered to complete mandatory online alcohol breath testing training
It follows revelations more than 100 police staff were under investigation for falsifying 30,000 tests.

This $5,800 aluminum soundbar just might upstage your TV
The best soundbars are designed primarily to be heard, not seen. This new aluminum-clad behemoth from Bang & Olufsen, however, demands to be heard and seen, and it arrives with a price tag as lofty as its eye-catching “sculptural” design. Slated to go on sale next month for a whopping $5,800, the Beosound Premiere from Bang & Olufsen arrives packed with...

Armed police to carry out training exercise in Wairoa
Officers will be around Somerville Street and Awamate Road.

Microsoft takes on Ninite with easy batch multi-app installations
Microsoft has quietly begun to challenge Ninite with an interesting addition to the Microsoft Store: multi-app installations that are as simple as a few clicks. Interestingly, the new option doesn’t seem to be available via the Microsoft Store application within Windows. Instead, Windows Central found it tucked away on the...

Michelin star reviewers to rate New Zealand restaurants for first time
They will dine at restaurants in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown for a New Zealand edition of the famous food guide.

McIlroy reveals 'lovely letter of apology' over Ryder Cup abuse
Rory McIlroy and wife Erica receive an apology from the boss of the PGA of America over the abuse they suffered at the Ryder Cup.

Police investigation after prisoner dies at HMP Wakefield
The incident comes less than a month after the death of paedophile singer Ian Watkins at the jail.

No away fans, protests and 700 police: Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv explained
There will be a huge police presence when Aston Villa face Maccabi Tel-Aviv, but what's the issue and what might happen?

Democrats hit back and a winning message - four US election night takeaways
It was an encouraging night for the Democratic Party who scored some decisive wins. Here's what we learned.

Southport killer 'may have wanted to hurt society', his brother says
The killer's brother and father have been speaking to the public inquiry into the dance class murders.

Firefighters call off next one-hour strike, reworking pay claim
Their union is warning the strike cancellation will only be a short respite if they can't find a way to a wage settlement.

Jonah Lomu’s old school, Wesley College, in extraordinary legal challenge over hostels
One of New Zealand’s oldest schools has taken legal action against a Ministry of Education order to close down its hostels after concerns about student safety.

Michelin reviewers to rate New Zealand restaurants for first time
They will dine at restaurants in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown for a New Zealand edition of the famous food guide.

Researchers say healthcare system failing long Covid patients
A researcher is calling on the government to provide dedicated funding for long Covid.

'Australia not a bunch of old-timers - they're an outstanding team'
Australia's squad is older than England's and many are playing in their last Ashes, but they remain an outstanding team, says Stephan Shemilt.

More than 85 dead as typhoon wreaks havoc in the Philippines
Hundreds of thousands fled their homes as one of the year's strongest typhoons ripped through the Philippines.

Hundreds of thousands off sick - what needs to change to get more people working?
Plans to get more people working pose some challenges for employers, employees and health services.

Conservative justices sharply question Trump tariffs in high stakes hearing
Donald Trump's use of tariffs in the last nine months was sharply questioned during arguments before the Supreme Court.