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Nelson Tenths: Nick Smith concerned settlement will mean loss of protection for Abel Tasman
The Nelson Tenths Bill would enable the transfer of more than 250 specific titles of land from the Crown to Te Here-a-Nuku Trust.

PEXA Clear launches AML compliance tool for property
Property professionals facing tranche 2 rules now have a pay-per-use AML tool that reuses customer data and logs checks for AUSTRAC.

Pro-wrestler Aaron Henare returns to the ring in Aotearoa
Henare spent 13 months out of action after an injury at the end of 2024 but has come back strong this year.

Women devastated wetland forest could be felled to make way for highway
Two towering stands of kahikatea trees form a natural gateway to the historic town of Waipu in Northland but their days may be numbered.

Concrete-filled golf holes deepen Pegasus development dispute
Wolfbrook's plan to redevelop the course for housing has resulted in fierce backlash from locals.

New Zealand records warmest June on record as Christchurch hits 26C
Earth Sciences New Zealand’s latest monthly climate summary shows the nationwide average temperature in June was 10.6 degrees Celsius — the warmest June since the organisation’s seven-station temperature series began in 1909.

More than 10,000 expected to welcome Modi in Auckland
The Indian leader is scheduled to visit New Zealand for bilateral talks and community engagement from 10-11 July.

Hard work and a disco jacket - how England turned fielding woes around
It used to be their big weakness but England have turned around their fielding woes with hard work and the help of a sparkly jacket.

The one club man who is Spain's under-the-radar hero
Mikel Oyarzabal is perhaps not the biggest name in Spain's World Cup squad, but the one who has so far shone brightest.

Noah Donohoe inquest adjourned until later in year after late-night sitting
The jury sat until 01:00 on Friday, but as they could not reach a unanimous verdict the inquest has been adjourned.

Why maternity leave for a mayor has divided Japan
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.

India coal-fired power output in June rises to highest since November 2023

Central Asia’s power expansion becomes a major investment test

Two youths arrested after alleged ram raid on Otatara business
Two youths have been arrested following an alleged ram raid at a commercial property in Otatara, south of Invercargill.

Insight launches Microsoft 365 E7 rollout across workforce
The rollout gives Insight a test case for selling Microsoft's newest AI tools after a survey found most Australian firms are still only experimenting.

Culture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation'
Lisa Nandy says her department is also leaving Elon Musk's platform, which she claims "isn't healthy for our democracy".

‘Everyone loved mum’: Dave Rennie pays tribute to his mother before first game as All Blacks coach
Dave Rennie has made history as the first Pasifika head coach of the All Blacks.

Alleged serial burglar charged over 20 Nelson break-ins dating back to 2021
An alleged serial burglar accused of targeting Nelson homes over several years has been arrested and remanded in custody.

Wakari forensic intellectual disability unit to close after care concerns
The statement follows comments from Chief Ombudsman John Allen on Friday outlining concerns about the Dunedin ward, which prompted the Ministry of Health to launch an independent investigation.

Portugal through to last 16 after dramatic victory over Croatia
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Goncalo Ramos after a chaotic second-half in Toronto to set up a last 16 tie with Iberian rivals Spain.

Moment huge waterspout twirls over lake in Germany
The phenomenon formed over a Lake Constance near the southern German city of Friedrichshafen.

'World cup pubs boost' and 'Kate holds court'
Late openings of pubs and Catherine appearing at Wimbledon lead Friday's front pages.