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State Highway 2 north of Masterton closed after serious crash
The crash happened near the Mikimiki Rd intersection.

Free trade deal discrimination claim 'just wrong', Luxon says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Winston Peters' claim of discrimination is "easy politics" and "just wrong."

Brazil v Norway - FIFA World Cup round of 16
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup game between Brazil and Norway in New Jersey.

CNMI officials urge residents to shelter as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches
The National Weather Service in Guam says the category 5 storm is forecast to remain near this intensity through Tuesday, as it passes through the Marianas.

This is nuts (the UK government)
If we don't protect the freedoms we have then we never deserved them in the first place. Dystopia edges closer every day.

Trump thanks FIFA after US striker’s one-match ban suspended
Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was surprisingly suspended by FIFA, clearing the U.S. forward to play in the team’s World Cup round of 16 match, a decision that was praised by President Donald Trump.

More temporary beds added to hospitals around NZ to meet winter demand
An extra 81 beds are now available across the country, and the number is expected to reach 103 by mid-July.

New US ambassador to New Zealand says Cook Islands is a top priority
Jared Novelly arrived in Wellington last week and is expected to travel to Niue, the Cook Islands and Samoa within the next month to present his credentials.

Australian mining firm eyes $4 billion prize after Otago gold find
New Age Exploration announced its early-stage findings to the Australian Securities Exchange this week.

Almost 40 percent of dairy farmers not meeting fertiliser reporting rules
Across all years, only about two percent of farms reported exceeding the cap, although some were found to be errors.

How Taylor Swift pulled off the wedding she wants us to see
Washington Post: News of America's royal wedding was both everywhere and unknowable.

Lawson equals season-best finish, Leclerc ends wait for a win at British Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc took his first Formula 1 win in nearly two years as a chaotic British Grand Prix ended behind the safety car on Sunday and standings leader Kimi Antonelli missed the points again with a damaged car.

AI spending races ahead of revenue, warns academyEX
Investor hopes are outpacing returns as major tech groups pour US$725 billion into AI this year, academyEX says.

Oamaru woman stuck at house due to flooding after trying to evacuate her blind nephew
Raylene Mulligan, who had lived locally for over 50 years said she'd never seen flooding so severe.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Mike Hosking in studio after National reveals trade policy ahead of 2026 election
Luxon launched National's new global trade policy at the Port of Auckland.

Delays for motorists heading to Auckland CBD after crash on SH1
A crash on State Highway 1 in Auckland has blocked a lane for motorists heading from the North Shore towards the CBD, causing delays.

What happens when grandparents aren't around - through distance or loss
When grandparents aren't nearby for everyday moments or special occasions - or resent their children for moving far away - grandchildren do feel the void.

Solomon Islands PM says 'growing consensus' in support of regional security agreement
Matthew Wale has said there is "growing consensus" in support of his proposal to form a Pacific-wide regional security agreement.

Is the NZ economy looking up at last?
ASB economists say the worst may be mostly over, now that oil prices are easing.

Marshall Islands gears for $160m rebuild of two hospitals
Marshall Islands Finance Minister David Paul said funding is now secured, with the plan to spend $100m for Majuro hospital and $60m for Ebeye's new facilities.