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'It weighs on our mind': Midwives welcome Labour's maternity plans
Midwives say Labour's plan will help them sleep better at night, but ACT is unimpressed.

Doctor hits out at minister's replacement of Medical Council leadership
"Sorry minister, culturally safe care is not going to go away just because you don't like it," says the head of the union for senior doctors.

Auckland police warn against 'monk' scam
Police are warning those in the city centre not to engage with people dressed as monks reportedly demanding cash for bracelets.

Who is Elijah Just? The first All White to score twice at a World Cup
New Zealand's return to the global stage after 16 years wrote the 26-year-old's name into the history books.

Truck fire that blocked lanes on Auckland motorway extinguished
Motorists had been urged to keep windows closed and air conditioning off as the material of the rubbish on fire was unknown.

Children's Minister Karen Chhour won't say how many still in government's bootcamps
Quizzed at a Scrutiny Week hearing Karen Chhour insisted she was protecting the privacy of the children involved.

UCC Coffee moves server estate to Azure in hybrid shift
The shift cut monthly hosting costs by about 40% and let the coffee supplier modernise ageing systems without disrupting deliveries.

Football World Cup 2026: All Whites draw with Iran
The All Whites have kicked off their Football World Cup with a draw against Iran in Los Angeles.

30-year 'Infrastructure Plan' backed by Parliament
The government says further work is still required, but Labour and the Greens have offered explicit support.

Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests
The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.

Doughnut shop shuts down after back-to-back break-ins
The first time, the till was stolen. The second time it was an Uber Eats tablet. The owner is now fed up.

All Whites emboldened by ‘best performance ever’ as historic win remains elusive
Midfielder Eli Just became New Zealand’s leading FIFA World Cup goalscorer with a brace in a pulsating first-up match in Los Angeles.

Student offered lollies and asked to approach van on way to school
Police are investigating after a boy was approached by a woman in a van near Snells Beach Primary School.

'Outstandingly good' South Island bull sells for record $168k
The star bull stood out for its impressive size and quiet temperament, but there are a few more big sales looming on the sales calendar.

Zoho launches Nathu La server to deepen hardware push
The move should cut AI inference costs for Zoho while giving the software group tighter control over data, power use and its infrastructure stack.

Injury forces Hurricanes to shuffle forward pack for Super Rugby final
A concussion to lock Caleb Delany will force Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw to make at least one change to his team for the Super Rugby Pacific final.

Maori, Pacific people and youth not prioritised in mental health support
Fewer people are able to access kaupapa Maori primary mental health services, and funding for these services has not kept pace with other mental health investment.

Tech reinvent as Hejaz teases 'Wahda' superapp launch
Weeks before a planned August debut, the app aims to entice more than 2 billion Muslims with chat, video and faith-based AI tools.

30-year infrastructure plan looks to reform land transport funding, gets rare bipartisan backing
The Government has released its response to the National Infrastructure Plan.