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New World Kumeu forced to close after CO2 leak
The supermarket apologised to customers unable to complete their shopping.

The House: MPs return after two-week break
MPs return to a backlog of business: fresh events, old arguments, and new feuds. But all with renewed energy and humour.

Junior harness driver fined after friend places bets through her account
Tayla Duley was fined $600 after two bets were placed through her betting account on a race she was due to drive in, despite the Racing Integrity Board accepting they were made without her knowledge.

Arthur Easton murder: Lawyers give closing arguments against former police officers
A judge has reserved his decision in the case against two former police officers accused of perverting the course of justice in the 1985 trial of Alan Hall.

Housing development’s over-50 age restriction breached discrimination law
A body corporate rule requiring residents at a Cambridge development to be aged 50 or older breached New Zealand’s anti-discrimination law.

New Zealanders warned against travelling to Middle East as war escalates
Kiwis have been warned against travelling to specific countries in the Middle East, as the war between the US and Iran intensifies.

Photos show dramatic missile launch from NZ Navy Seasprite helicopter
A Seasprite helicopter operating from HMNZS Te Mana successfully launched a Penguin missile at a decommissioned US Navy ship during a sinking exercise off Hawaii.

A mum’s plea to the PM’s face: Stop cutting disability services
Christopher Luxon hit Feilding to escape the ‘Wellington bubble’, but a mother with a disabled child said he failed to listen to her struggles.

NRL: NZ Warriors squash reports of Nathan Cleary recruitment
Former Warriors ballboy Nathan Cleary is off contract at Penrith Panthers next season and the speculation has already started.

West Coast councillor says pest deer, goats and pigs should be harvested for food
Andy Campbell says ratepayers shouldn't have to fund pest animal control.

Paul Henry’s ‘shoot, shag, marry’ row revives politicians’ own ‘kiss, marry, kick’ game
Chris Hipkins chose to kick David Seymour in a 2023 The Project segment.

‘Unexpected’ gas leak closes Auckland supermarket
The supermarket shut for several hours on Thursday after a carbon dioxide leak, with customers told the closure was necessary to keep shoppers and staff safe.

Man charged with stealing police-issued Glock pistol in Whanganui
It is understood the man, who cannot be named, tried to sell the Glock to a gang member.

Rhythm & Vines: Grieving Rotorua dad welcomes move from Gisborne
Jade Richards, 18, died in a crash after leaving Rhythm & Vines in January.

Judge hears closing addresses in Alan Hall miscarriage of justice trial
The High Court must avoid mimicking the Supreme Court decision 'at all costs' – defence.

Harness trainer’s prohibited substance appeal ends in six-figure costs award
Bruce Negus has been hit with a six-figure costs bill after unsuccessfully appealing a prohibited substance case involving testosterone cypionate.

$3.8m gold bar to leave NZ under tight security after record mining milestone
A 17kg gold bar sourced from an Otago mine and worth $3.8m will soon be heading across the Tasman.

Wanted man with prominent facial tattoo sought in Wellington
Police are appealing for information about Trident Turner, who has a warrant for his arrest and is believed to be in the Wellington area.

NZ sharemarket continues all-time high trend, up 0.2% – Market close
The S&P/NZX50 Index closed at 13,795.31, up 32.13 points or 0.23%.

Transpower pylon collapse: High Court hears call for class action after Northland power outage
The court heard losses from the outage were estimated at $37.5m to $80m.