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Online casino bill: Greens vote with coaltion govt to pass first reading
The Greens have broken with their opposition party colleagues to vote in support of the online casino bill.

Auckland GP sees increase in patients coming to acute clinics after being referred away from hospitals
GP says there's pressure on their clinics as more patients are coming in while some staff are getting ill and having to take leave.

Ray Chung's email about Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau 'absolutely disgraceful' - Chris Hipkins
Wellington-based MPs condemn the councillor's email about the mayor and say they feel "embarrassed" to be from the Capital.

Hori Gage’s partner describes moment he was gunned down outside his home in Palmerston North
Hori Gage was gunned down in front of his children and partner.

'It really is hard for older job seekers to find work at the moment'
Dozens of people are signing up to a job site for older workers every day, with more and more of them noticeably struggling to find jobs over the past nine months.

Driver in Bay of Plenty rescued from crashed car hanging in ponga trees
Rescuers abseiled down a bank and extracted the man, who was trapped for about 30 minutes.

The nightmare of Gregg Wallace’s last MasterChef – scrap it or show it?
The BBC delayed airing the series due to complaints against the long-time star judge.

Parent Resident Visa review advanced after shortcomings recognised
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has ordered a review of the parent resident allocation system to be brought forward.

The Englishman who turned around Scheffler's putting fortunes
English putting coach Phil Kenyon discusses his work with Scottie Scheffler and the adjustments the pros need to make when putting on links greens at this week's Open Championship.

Animals react to secret sounds from plants, say scientists
It opens up the possibility that an invisible ecosystem might exist between plants and animals.

Getting hands on with science creating 'good scientific citizens'
Te Tukohu Ngawha - a science fair based in Rotorua - is hoping to attract more young women into the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

NZ Police not concerned about Australian efforts to recruit officers
Australian efforts to recruit Kiwi police officers are ramping up again, but NZ Police say it is nothing new and they are focused on their own recruitment drives.

Cheaper, greener, more Maori: Council vows to buy local
It comes as the Government pressures councils to stick to basics and do more for less, including talk of a cap on rates rises.

South Island’s only dedicated outlet shopping centre for sale
The centre recorded annual sales of $56.3 million, and has a low vacancy rate of 2.9%, realty group Bayleys says.

Banking and investment behaviour faces considerable change as the population ages
The central bank said the financial industry needs to understand and get prepared for what may be complex, long term changes, that may also increase risks to the financial system.

Crash on SH1 in Auckland causing delays
A crash involving multiple vehicles is causing delays on State Highway 1 in Auckland.

'You are in so much trouble' - Dawson on his 2001 Lions diary
Former Lions Matt Dawson and Jamie Roberts debate the Lions' most controversial moments, which includes Dawson's diary comments in 2001.

More of England likely to be declared in drought
The National Drought Group meets on Tuesday morning after another hot, dry spell.

Children to be taught anti-misogyny in sex education classes
New government guidance for schools says parents should be told about what their children are learning.

Antisemitism report finds 'unacceptable' increase in anti-Jewish discrimination
Report includes specific recommendations for NHS, the arts industry and the police.