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Builders awaiting detail on government's bid to drive costs down
One builder said the government's changes were a good thing but wanted to see how it would play out.

Two people injured after truck rolls in Cheviot, north of Christchurch
Emergency services were told a truck had rolled just after 8am.

Kiwis halfback signs monster $4m contract at NRL club
Jahrome Hughes was a wanted man and signed a long-term deal just days after suffering a nasty shoulder injury.

Police fine drivers, make arrests and impound vehicles in crackdown
Antisocial driving operation results in more than 110 fines, several arrests and multiple vehicle impoundings.

Police seek witnesses to crash on State Highway 3 in Taranaki
The driver suffered moderate injuries.

Infant death prompts review, calls for mandatory medication checks
A 2-month-old baby died after receiving an adult dosage of phosphate.

New Zealanders urged to trust 'danger sense' with flooding, tsunami
Localised flooding and tsunami can occur in minutes, before there's time to send an alert, NEMA says.

State Highway 1 blocked south of Cheviot after truck rolls
Two people were injured in the crash

Trump Welcomes Starmer To Scotland
President Trump announces a new deadline for Putin to agree to Ukraine Deal.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Trump hosts Starmer at his Scottish golf resort
And Trump sets a new deadline of “10 or 12 days” for Putin to agree to a Ukraine deal

Two dead and two injured in attack at business
One man, who is in a life-threatening condition, has been detained in connection with the stabbings.

The fall of Felix - once worth Ł113m aged 19, now leaving Chelsea for Saudi club aged 25
The next chapter in one of football's most confusing careers is nearly upon us - but will Joao Felix ever fulfil his potential?

Organic honey: Couple’s sweet success on the Coromandel Peninsula
The Mackenzies won gold and silver at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards this year.

Destiny’s Child reunites for Beyoncé’s last tour show
Fans got a special treat with the group singing together for first time in seven years.

What is lard, and could it be the new butter?
Unlike butter that comes from milk, old-fashioned lard comes from the fatty bits of a pig and for some, it is back on the table.

Ed Sheeran adds second Christchurch show
The extra show was already the second addition to the tour with the singer now set to play five times.

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple 'did not grope', lawyer says
A court is hearing more evidence from women accusing Howard Temple of sexual offending.

One in custody following Manukau Bus Station stabbing, appeal for witnesses
The victim was taken to hospital in a serious condition, police said.

‘Trusted name’: Iconic airline makes comeback after more than 20 years – as an AI-powered travel agency
The new agency uses AI for personalised experiences and faster deals.

Netflix crocodile wrangler Matt Wright pleads not guilty to perverting justice over Chris Wilson’s fatal NT crash
The charges relate to a 2022 helicopter crash that killed Chris Wilson.

Bend It Like Beckham sequel set for 2027, marks 25th anniversary
Director Gurinder Chadha aims to reunite some original cast members.

Raducanu makes winning start in Montreal
British number one Emma Raducanu continues her fine form in North America with a routine win against Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the Canadian Open.

Trump takes another swipe at London's mayor
Sir Keir Starmer intervened after Trump attacked Khan, saying: "He's a friend of mine, actually."