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NZ civil construction sector faces confidence drop, workforce shortage
Confidence in New Zealand's civil construction sector has fallen sharply despite a USD $207 billion infrastructure pipeline and growing tech adoption.

One year, 27,850 jobs gone
Young people are feeling the impact of the weak labour market.

Major rise in global email impersonation threats
Barracuda Networks warns of a global spike in phishing-as-a-service email attacks using impersonation tactics to deceive healthcare, finance, and government sectors.

Scott Barrett on target for All Blacks comeback, Tyrel Lomax ruled out
All Blacks tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax's hand injury will rule him out of the two tests against Argentina, but captain Scott Barrett and playmaker Beauden Barrett should be available.

AoFrio launches iQ to boost global smart refrigeration fleets
AoFrio has unveiled AoFrio iQ, a SaaS platform combining IoT hardware and software to enhance global management of smart commercial refrigeration fleets.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon booed at ANZ Premiership netball final
Christopher Luxon was on hand to present the Mainland Tactix with the trophy.

Black Ferns halfback reveals battle scars as World Cup preparation heats up
Maia Joseph’s shiner is proof that Black Ferns training has intensified ahead of next month’s Rugby World Cup.

England 'rode luck but not lucky' - Williamson
England won Euro 2025 after all three knockout matches went to extra time, two of them to penalties - but captain Leah Williamson says they were not "lucky".

The ancient site that has become a political flashpoint in India
The archaeological site of Keeladi has unearthed remnants of an urban settlement, fuelling competing historical claims.

BBC uncovers lasting toxic legacy of cargo ship disaster off Sri Lanka
Scientists warn the damage to the environment after the 2021 X-Press Pearl disaster could be much more enduring.

The Papers: 'You were roarsome!' and 'Queens of Europe'
The Lionesses' thrilling victory over Spain in the Euros final dominates Monday's papers.

Bronze played entire Euros with fractured leg
England defender Lucy Bronze's middle name is Tough, which perfectly encapsulates her Euro 2025 performances as the defender tells BBC Sport she played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia.

Watch live: Christopher Luxon faces questions at post-Cabinet briefing
It comes after Judith Collins warned proposed voting changes clashed with constitutional rights.

Canterbury scrub fire continues to burn after two days
The fire broke out near Sheffield on Saturday night.

Ed Sheeran adds second Auckland show to January 2026 New Zealand tour
Ed Sheeran fans are spoilt for choice with a second Auckland date announced.

Ed Sheeran adds another show to NZ tour
New Zealanders cannot get enough of the UK singer-songwriter.

DIY poo transplant leads to 'miraculous' mental heath change
After 18 yeas with bipolar 1 disorder, an Australian woman's life has been changed by a poo transplant from her partner.

Meteor shower spectacular on Tuesday, weather depending
The Southern delta-Aquarids peak around 2am Wednesday, with 20 meteors an hour expected.

Youth charged after allegedly stabbing fellow student before classes
A girl was allegedly stabbed before classes began on Wednesday, July 23.

Fine margins: How Norris lost out to Piastri in Belgium
Oscar Piastri's victory in the Belgian Grand Prix underlines the fine margins that will likely decide the world championship battle with his team-mate Lando Norris.

Both sides can claim victory in US-EU tariff deal, but devil may be in detail
This deal shows how serious President Trump is about renegotiating America's trading relationship with the rest of the world.

The Caribbean islands that give you a passport if you buy a home
Five of the region's island nations offer such citizenship by investment for as little as $200,000.