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Video shows England cricketer handcuffed and led away by police outside nightclub
England's cricket authorities are investigating a reported nightclub incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse, who is in the test squad for an upcoming match against Pakistan.

Watch: Tense Mercedes radio exchange as Russell told to let teammate past
Toto Wolff insists swapping George Russell and Kimi Antonelli saved Mercedes from a late assault by Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear
The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.

Term deposit rates will rise - but is that where your money should be?
As interest rates have risen, term deposits rates have inched up.

Dilworth child sex offender must wait six months before moving into home near school, kindergarten.
A survivor of Ian Robert Wilson's offending has waived his automatic right to name suppression to speak out and says he genuinely fears for children in the community.

Coroner: Driveway death of Palmerston North toddler Satvik Nainwal was preventable
Satvik Kumar Nainwal was found lying face down, and died in hospital from head injuries.

National's pain is no gain for Labour in latest RNZ-Reid Research poll
Analysis - The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll delivers more bad news for the coalition - and Labour.

How Wellingtonians are making charitable gifts last forever
Beyond the single donation: How local funds are futureproofing generosity

Mayors left disappointed by National ruling out bed tax
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the decision raises serious questions about the government's commitment to the Regional Deal.

Watch: Szoboszlai smashes home 99th-minute penalty to rescue Liverpool
Substitute Victor Munoz earns a late spot kick as Dominik Szoboszlai delivers under pressure deep in stoppage time.

Is it time to get ready for the fallout?
Is New Zealand really prepared for the effects of widespread military conflict across the Northern Hemisphere? If not, why not?

NZ tobacco policymaking on based media optics, rather than international law - research
The NZ government has never properly implemented a treaty clause which requires the protection of health policies against tobacco industry interference, says a researcher.

'It will come back': Wellington business owners optimistic despite ongoing challenges
Wellington businesses are trying to turn around the idea that the capital city is in a downward spiral.

The $2 billion cost of our failure to care for Kiwi mums
New reports expose the devastating human and financial cost of New Zealand's maternal mental health crisis.

Plumber shortage: Not enough people in the pipeline to fill the gaps
Hundreds of plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying jobs will need to be filled in the next year as the workforce ages out or moves overseas.

New poll shows Opportunity in kingmaker position, Luxon and Hipkins approval slumps
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has recorded his lowest approval rating to date as well, with Chris Hipkins recording a negative approval rating too.

Opportunity leader: Voters starting to see us as a stable and safe coalition partner
National is doubling down on its vow not to work with the party, as Labour's Chris Hipkins leaves the door open.

RNZ-Reid Research poll: Opportunity in kingmaker position, Luxon and Hipkins approval slumps
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has recorded his lowest approval rating to date as well, with Chris Hipkins recording a negative approval rating too.

Which foods have become less affordable for New Zealanders?
Some essential food items have increased in price twice as fast as wages have risen over the past 10 years.