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More than 1 million vaccinated against influenza ahead of winter
Health NZ said surpassing that number was a "fantastic achievement and milestone".

Local board member to keep pay while SFO assesses complaint
Marshal Ahluwalia has requested and received a leave of absence from the Manurewa Local Board.

On leave Manurewa board member to keep pay while SFO assesses complaint
Auckland Council says Manurewa Local Board member Marshal Ahluwalia will continue to be paid while the SFO assesses a complaint referred by the council.

Nelson councillor claims colleague wants to 'oust' her
Councillor Lisa Austin has claimed one of her peers is pushing to “oust” her from Nelson City Council and that she could be vacated from her seat.

New law allowing automated benefit decisions to modernise welfare system, government says
The Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill was rushed through Parliament on Friday under urgency.

Atletico mock Barca's Alvarez move with joke Lamine Yamal bid
Atletico Madrid aim a tongue-in-cheek dig at La Liga rivals Barcelona on Friday over their "smear campaign" in pursuit of Argentine forward Julian Alvarez.

Mourinho signs three-year deal to return as Real Madrid boss
Jose Mourinho signs a three-year deal to become Real Madrid head coach for a second time.

Barcelona sign Gordon in £69m-plus deal from Newcastle
Anthony Gordon is unveiled as a Barcelona player after joining the La Liga champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth more than £69.3m.

I'll wear it to bed, says Emma Thompson after award win at Hay Festival
The actress and writer speaks about novels she loves and the books that inspired her.

Man accused of using hidden camera to spy on UK-based Iranian journalist
The Greek national has been charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service believed to be linked to Iran.

WorkSafe making enquiries after young boy dies after getting off school van
The boy, who attended a school for children with special needs, died on Monday.

‘Haven’t heard anything’: Hurricanes coach surprised by reports star wing is staying
If Fehi Fineanganofo’s wormed his way out of his Newcastle Red Bulls contract, it’s news to Clark Laidlaw.

Wellington councils formalise water infrastructure and debt hand-off to Tiaki Wai
Wellington’s metropolitan councils have approved the paperwork to hand over the region’s water infrastructure and more than $1 billion of associated debt to their new water provider, Tiaki Wai.

'Accident waiting to happen': Principal demands action over school crossing
The school and its board of trustees this month wrote to the council calling for an urgent safety review and potential relocation of the crossing.

Porirua road closed by slip set to re-open almost three years later
Almost three years since a slip closed a stretch of road off the highway through Porirua, the route is set to reopen next month.

Celtic penalty right, Hearts wrongly denied - SFA
Celtic's late penalty at Motherwell was the correct decision but Hearts were wrongly denied a spot-kick at Fir Park, the Scottish FA's head of refereeing says.

Arsenal's Timber fit to start Champions League final
Mikel Arteta says that Dutch defender Jurrien Timber is fit to start the Champions League final after more than two months out with a groin injury.

By-Electioncast: Old Tweets and New Essays
The latest from the Makerfield by-election

Man accused of carrying out attack on behalf of Iran says his friend did it
Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was left with three stab wounds after the attack in March 2024.

US judge orders Trump's name be removed from Kennedy Center
The performing arts centre must also remain open despite Trump announcing a two-year closure for extensive renovations.