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Abbey Caves inquest: Trip leader entered water without discussion, instructor says
An instructor on a fatal Whangarei Boys' High trip has described how the group faced a stark, life-or-death choice as a flash flood swept through the cave.

Clean-up of polluted Horowhenua lake will make it 'perfect spot for a wetland'
One of New Zealand's most polluted waterways could be on the way to losing that title thanks to a milestone reached in a years-long clean-up.

Unemployment set to stay at near-decade high, economists say
The Middle East conflict has dampened tentative signs of a recovery this year.

Formula 1’s high-tech headache: Why the sport has gone too far
The new regulations were meant to usher in a golden era, but the sport is already contemplating a massive U-turn.

After eight years, 700 people a week still queue for this lamington
For the sixth consecutive year, this pink treat has been named one of Auckland's Top 100 Iconic Eats.

British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.

'We won't see her because she's Asian': How Lea Salonga fought to be seen on Broadway
Broadway icon and Disney princess Lea Salonga has paved the way for Asian actors - but it hasn't been easy.

Poverty and technology leading to record levels of slavery in UK
An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.

Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals
The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.

‘Privacy and security needs to be lifted’ but McCluggage defends Lions culture
After the whiteboard incident, Brisbane co-captain Hugh McCluggage slams suggestions the club has an internal cultural problem.

Link gets its first general manager
Former banker steps into new General Manager role at Link Financial Group.

Southland councils call for united response to govt's amalgamation plans
The government announced councils have three months to come up with plans to amalgamate or it will be done for them.

He was once a ‘trusted and revered’ priest. Now he’s been sent to prison
A formerly high-profile priest, who went on to become dean of Dunedin, sexually violated a teen he plied with drugs and alcohol at his Canterbury bach in the 90s.

Consumers tipped to see price increases due to fuel surcharges in about a month
Crossing the Cook Strait is about to get a whole lot more expensive for commercial operators and likely other users.

Seventeen guns and 4kg of cannabis seized in police raids on Hawke’s Bay gangs
Seventeen firearms and four kilograms of cannabis have been seized as police target gang activity across Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa.

‘This is going to be bad’: Police sergeant recounts alleged murderer hitting him, and Lyn Fleming, with van
Police sergeant says he didn’t realise just how bad things were until he learnt his colleague’s injuries were unsurvivable.

Widow of falsely accused murder suspect plans to sue Scottish authorities
Sapna Mukherjee said her husband Sougat's life was "irreversibly destroyed" after he was labelled a suspect.

The Papers: 'Rivals circle Starmer' and bid to reopen Hormuz pushes region 'to the brink'
Several of the papers focus on Sir Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour party.

Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, state media report.

The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

Starmer to host Downing Street summit to address antisemitism
The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday.

Lloyd's pointed advice for Dons after whiteboard scandal
Matthew Lloyd wants the Bombers to use the leaked Lions whiteboard to deliver some home truths.