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Farmers won't need consent to pollute waterways as government undoes RMA rules
The changes will save thousands of farmers from having to lodge resource consents to discharge pollutants into waterways, but critics say councils should be in charge.

Newtown homeless woes: 'We need some assistance if we are going to help them'
The government is facing growing calls to deal with a homelessness "crisis" in Wellington, after RNZ revealed residents and businesses are concerned about an increase of rough sleepers and anti-social behaviour in the suburb of Newtown.

Mahurangi oyster farmers apprehensive about accepting mysterious $10,000 payments
RNZ understands about 40 workers in Mahurangi Harbour have been let go this week, following a stop on selling crops because of sewage pollution.

Canterbury's Mental Health Services inquiry findings 'really concerning', psychiatrist says
Forensic psychiatrist warns of 'more adverse incidents' unless inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services prompts real change.

Spurs leave out Bissouma for persistent lateness
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank says Yves Bissouma has been left out of their Super Cup squad to face Paris St-Germain for disciplinary reasons.

Liverpool stepping up bid to sign Palace's Guehi
Liverpool step up their bid to sign Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi.

Everton seal Grealish loan 'coup' - but where will he play?
Everton sign Manchester City and England winger Jack Grealish on a season-long loan.

JD Vance meets senior Tories as he continues UK holiday in the Cotswolds
The US vice-president, Conservative shadow justice secretary and shadow home secretary meet during Vance's holiday in the UK.

Israel bombards Gaza City as UK and allies demand action against 'unfolding famine'
The countries demanded "immediate, permanent and concrete steps" to facilitate the entry of aid to Gaza.

A dating app, a niqab and a 9mm gun - how a US woman was hired to end a UK family feud
US woman Aimee Betro was hired to come to the UK to kill a Birmingham man as part of a family feud.

When everyone is closing, what makes a restaurant survive?
The roll call of restaurant closures continues to build, so what is it about some stalwarts that makes them stand the test of time?

Australia could be about to leapfrog NZ on climate targets
A conservative Australian politician turned climate leader has told New Zealand ministers it is in their interests to do more on climate change.

US arms sales surge while NZ increases defence spending
US foreign arms sales are surging, and it is more likely high-tech American systems will be sold in New Zealand, where billions of dollars in extra defence spending has been allocated.

Parents left out-of-pocket as orthodontic clinic closes
Under the heading "Where did the money paid to True Alignment Orthodontic and Dental go?", the two dentists said "Patient money paid staff wages, Invisalign lab fees, building rent, utilities, supplies and overhead".

British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite ban, inquiry finds
Chief of Defence Staff Sir Roly Walker says the army is committed to stopping sexual exploitation.

Dozens of luxury cars, including twin Lamborghinis, seized in London
Police seize 72 vehicles worth �6m in an operation across Hyde Park, Kensington and Chelsea.

Starbucks tells customers in South Korea not to bring printers or PCs to cafes
Customers have been bringing in printers and multiple computers as they work from cafes.

Wildfires rage across southern Europe as temperatures top 40C
The heatwave has led to red alerts being issued in parts of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans.