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Damning report slams police tech oversight after deputy commissioner resignation
The review comes in the wake of the sudden resignation of former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Now, “urgent action” is being called for to ensure police tech systems are up to scratch.

The accused was confronted by a machete-wielding intruder. Is what followed murder?
A young man who was asked to help a woman leave her house arrived with a machete and ended up dead. The woman’s partner is charged with his murder.

Well-known face first to join race to represent Te Pati Maori in Tamaki Makaurau by-election
Tamaki Makaurau is “more than a city”, the TV broadcaster said in a post to social media.

SoftwareOne completes Crayon deal, forming CHF 1.6 billion giant
SoftwareOne has completed its acquisition of Crayon, creating a CHF 1.6 billion software and cloud solutions giant with 13,000 employees in over 70 countries.

Woman accused of Christchurch church fire remanded in custody
The 35-year-old, who has interim name suppression, appeared in the Christchurch District Court via audio-visual link on Monday.

Landslide hits well-known Wellington house
Deborah East says she had to evacuate from the property on The Esplanade due to the risk of falling rocks, and Island Bay residents were taking boxes to the site to help her husband move out.

Alcaraz overcomes Rublev's power to win 'impossible' point
Watch Centre Court erupt as Carlos Alcaraz fends off the power of Andrey Rublev to win an "impossible point" and break his serve in the third set of their fourth-round match at Wimbledon 2025.

The familiar issues frustrating England and their fans
After taking two steps forward last week, England have taken another back in their crushing loss to India. BBC Sport explores the issues holding them back.

The Papers: 'PM facing fresh revolt' and 'dental deserts'
The Guardian and the Times lead with responses to a review of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provisions in schools

Copper thief targets old Horowhenua Hospital
The building has been pillaged by thieves for its copper pipes, but one man is now due to appear in court on several charges of burglary.

‘Dearly loved’: Otago man, 21, shot dead in Stewart Island hunting incident
Jock Davies, who survived a childhood cancer diagnosis, died after being shot during a weekend hunting trip.

Exclusive: Lumify warns AI readiness must catch up to enterprise adoption
Amid a surge in digital transformation, ANZ companies are rapidly upskilling staff in cybersecurity and AI, adopting hybrid training to meet evolving tech demands.

Watch: Series leader’s mistake hands Kitt Dixon his ‘first IndyCar win’
Alex Palou had the race in the bag until a mistake with five laps to go opened the door for Scott Dixon to continue a 21-year winning streak.

Samoan national sentenced for migrant exploitation
A second Samoan national has been sentenced at the Auckland District Court in connection to a major migrant exploitation case involving Samoan workers in New Zealand.

Why Arsenal are signing 'brain of the future' Zubimendi
With Arsenal hoping to sign the final piece to complete the jigsaw puzzle of their midfield, BBC Sport looks at what they would be getting with Martin Zubimendi.

Hamilton's Ferrari 'unbelievably tricky to drive' in wet as he misses podium
Lewis Hamilton says the Ferrari he drove in the wet-dry British Grand Prix "was the most difficult car I've driven in these conditions".

Norris gets to 'live that feeling' of being Silverstone winner
Lando Norris did not let a cut nose dampen his celebrations after his first British Grand Prix win.

IDF says it killed Hamas commander in cafe strike that killed dozens of civilians
After Monday's attack, family members told the BBC of their shock at the scale of civilian casualties.

How tariffs are shifting global supply chains
Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.