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Spill closes road after truck rolls in Bay in Plenty
The crash on Old Taupo Road was reported about 7.10pm.

Complaint laid with Ombudsman about 'apparent withholding' of information by PM's office
The investigation comes as the opposition drills into the issue at Parliament, and the Greens call for an urgent, independent inquiry.

Strictly was terrifying, says weather presenter Carol Kirkwood
The 63-year-old did not say yes to the show immediately as she was afraid of looking silly.

Roaming dogs force South Aucklanders off the streets
"You never know when you're going to get attacked," says the owner of a six-year-old Bichon after several run-ins with uncontrolled dogs.

One dead after crash between car and motorcycle in Auckland's Howick
The crash took place on Auckland's Pakuranga Road.

Gulf Harbour body trial: Victim's body found wrapped in layers of plastic bags, tied to stones
Four members of the same family have been accused of the kidnapping and manslaughter of Chinese woman Shulai Wang.

‘A really tough day’: The council debating a 40% rates increase (and what it settled on)
A small council facing a possible rating rise of 40% were urged to ‘make every endeavour to save every dollar’. After a lengthy debate they settled on a 22% increase.

‘It is time for Parliament to allow courts to do their work’: Senior lawyers sound alarm over law-making trend
The New Zealand Bar Association has warned the Government that their law-making actions pose a growing risk to the rule of law.

What is going on with Ferrari and will Verstappen quit? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Canadian Grand Prix.

Australian police arrest two in connection with gunman Dezi Freeman
Police say the pair will be questioned in relation to the fugitive who was shot dead in March.

'Football is life': Ted Lasso actor signs with US pro football team
Cristo Fernández, well known for playing a footballer in the popular TV series Ted Lasso, tells the BBC it is a "dream come true" to sign with a US pro football team.

Spend less than $150 and get a Chromebook that acts as both a laptop and a tablet
TL;DR: Get a refurbished ASUS Chromebook CM30 2-in-1 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage for $149.99 (MSRP $369.99) and enjoy flexible touchscreen productivity anywhere. Working or streaming on the go usually means choosing between portability and functionality. You either carry a bulky laptop or settle for a tablet that can’t quite keep up when...

How an unregistered lender trapped struggling borrowers with 15% weekly interest rates
Ilaisaane Malupo has been handed a two-year ban and ordered to complete 150 hours of community service.

Half a billion dollar price-tag for Wellington water meter roll-out not 'credible' - mayor
Tiaki Wai wants to roll-out about 140,000 water meters, and says installing meters may cost $500-590 million.

Employees use personal AI accounts for work, study finds
Companies may be exposing sensitive data as staff use personal AI accounts for work nearly two-thirds of the time, researchers found.

Safety failures blamed for tourist deaths in Indonesia bridge collapse

Eid al-Adha a major Muslim holiday, and Saudi Arabia confirms start date

Months-old footage of Uttar Pradesh demonstration falsely linked to West Bengal violence

Six Israeli citizens arrested for weapons, drugs smuggling on Egyptian, Jordanian borders

North Korea conducts eighth ballistic missile test of year

Logitech launches comfy MK880 keyboard & mouse combo
Long hours at a desk are the target as a cushioned keyboard and silent mouse aim to ease strain and noise for hybrid workers.

'I could die here': Kiwi activist alleges violent abuse by Israeli forces
Hahona Ormsby claims he was beaten for hours and rammed into a wall until he was unconscious after being arrested on an aid flotilla bound for Gaza.

Shane Jones slams ‘small appendage’ critics and Grim Reaper protester, but they could hook another fishing law backdown
Shane Jones argued with the Grim Reaper and argued with the seafood industry on Tuesday. It was a busy day for the fishing minister.

Ferrari unveils first fully electric car
The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.