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Government departments forked out nearly $60k on World Cup tickets
Among the 70,000 fans who watched the All Whites taken on Iran at their opening Fifa World Cup match were dozens of free tickets paid by you, the taxpayer.

Emergency services rush to ‘medical emergency’ in Tauranga
The emergency took place at a private address on Hoskins Road, Matapiri.

Birds flocking back after possums eliminated from Otago Peninsula
The milestone marked more than 15 years of hard mahi championed by community members.

One dead following two-vehicle crash in Auckland's South Head
One of the vehicles was seen speeding before the fatal crash.

‘Kick in the guts’: Major city about to lose CBD NZ Post service
NZ Post’s hub in Christchurch, including PO boxes, on the corner of Cashel and Montreal St, is set to close in November this year.

Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visit
The mayor of Paris said an investigation would be launched into the incident, which left female employees "humiliated", according to a union representative.

Trial over alleged murders of Australian surfer brothers starts in Mexico
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend were found with gunshot wounds to their heads.

How colourful stripes (and rubber chickens) helped Paul Smith conquer the fashion world
As he publishes his autobiography, Sir Paul Smith takes BBC News on a tour of his London headquarters.

Police forces failing investigation basics, says inspectorate report
His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary said too many victims are not receiving the quality of service they should expect.

Prince George set for first day at Eton College
The 13-year-old will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, by attending the elite private school.

UK government expected to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to outline the proposals today, in a move which could prompt Israel to retaliate.

‘Avoid the area’: Armed police descend on Nelson street
Police are attending the incident on Emano St, Toi Toi, and said armed police are at the scene out of precaution.

Armed police at the scene of Nelson incident
Police say armed officers are at the scene "out of precaution".

Small improvised explosive device found at Christchurch playground
A NZDF explosive ordnance disposal team removed the explosive.

One dead in South Head crash after police saw vehicle speeding
Police responded to the fatal crash at the intersection of South Head Rd and Evans Rd about 12.20pm.

Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal
In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to be used as a tool in political confrontation".

The Papers: 'Port in a storm' and 'Megxit means Megxit'
Immigration protests, Harry and Meghan, and UK-Israel relations dominate the front pages on Tuesday.

'I've had no hot water or heating for most of my pregnancy'
Residents living in flats in Croydon are in limbo having have been without gas since March.

'I performed on stage to get my first job' - the firms turning recruitment into competitions
Applicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair?

Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
The tariffs will apply to $20bn worth of American products, jeopardising the stability of the world's largest bilateral trading relationship.

Drought and hosepipe bans remain despite wettest week since early February
Parts of England and Wales have seen more rain than any other week since early February but are still in drought.

A&E did not get the basics right - now my son's life is ruined at 32
Oli's experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows.