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Aviation engineer shortage worsening, industry warns
Local industry frustrated, Boeing says thousands more pilots, crew needed in Oceania.

Children missing school because parents can’t afford fuel, social worker says
Children in rural South Auckland miss school as fuel costs bite.

Two youths arrested after alleged Christchurch aggravated burglary
Police allege stolen vehicle was used to ram business before suspects fled through Christchurch streets.

Analysis: At every fork in the road on Iran, Trump's choices get worse
Analysis - There's so far no sign Iran will shift on its core demand - its insistence on controlling shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

How Meta got everything it wanted in a secret Louisiana data centre deal
Meta can exit after four years, leaving partners with debt.

Move-on orders: $500 fine if homeless person or beggar refuses to give name, tries to run
Cabinet paper: A notable expansion of police power for acts 'not currently criminalised'.

King Country fire: Retail building in Taumarunui engulfed in overnight blaze
The blaze has ripped through a two-storey retail building near Taumarunui's main road.

'Give him his passport' - Hearn backs British champion's citizenship fight
British champion Bilal Fawaz has lived in the UK for more than 20 years but is fighting for British citizenship - his story features in a new BBC documentary.

Inter in advanced talks with England defender Stones
England defender John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan about joining the Italian side on a free transfer.

Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims
Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.

Why are thousands of mosquitoes being released in Washington DC?
Although counter intuitive, the male insects are being released as a form of pest control in the capital city.

What you need to know if you're travelling to France or Spain
The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.

Let him roam, owner says: Chase the Christchurch celebrity cat
Wanted posters tell people to let Christchurch cat roam.

Large blaze draws firefighters from across central North Island
A large fire in an abandoned building in Taumarunui has spread into a neighbouring building, drawing fire crews from across the central North Island.

Free Speech Union attacks reporter for asking minister questions
The Free Speech Union ? which exists to defend free speech ? has attacked a journalist for asking Health Minister Simeon Brown questions over email.

Rocket Lab to launch from new Alaska site after winning US$266m Space Force missile defence contract
PLUS: SpaceX shares continued their dive, halving Elon Musk's wealth.

Waiuku murder trial: Man denies murdering Judith Cunniffe in rural South Auckland
Judy Cunniffe threatened to have an off-lead dog destroyed. She was killed instead.

Russia claiming citizen working with New Zealand to pass sensitive information
It's being reported a 55-year-old Russian man leaked sensitive information to NZ agencies.

Cycling in rude health thanks to awesome Pogacar and stringent testing
Tour de France fans were spoilt for choice in Paris when it came to drinking in the drama of cycling's greatest race.

Liverpool's centre-back situation and why Iraola must act
BBC Sport looks at Liverpool's issues at centre-back, and what Andoni Iraola might do to fix them.

Nans who befriended pro wrestler on flight to Vegas in talks to make a film
Four grandmothers who befriended a pro wrestler are in talks about bringing their story to the big screen.

Burnham says he wants to fix social care - here are four ways he could do it
With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.