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Kaea Karauria homicide: Family and community plan hikoi as police continue hunt for teen’s killer
Police say they are making "good progress" more than two months on from the tragedy.

One person dead after ATV crash on Foxton beach
There were two people on the ATV at the time of the crash. The second person was unharmed, police said.

NPC Rugby live updates: Southland v Otago
Follow all the action from Rugby Park, Invercargill.

Police escort man off New Plymouth-bound Air NZ flight, ‘concerning remarks’ delay take-off
The passenger was removed from a plane at Auckland Airport due to security concerns.

Live: Southland host Otago in anticipated southern derby
Follow live coverage as Southland host Otago at Invercargill Rugby Park in round one of the National Provincial Championship.

Tribunal largely dismisses Ina Kara-France’s claims over ‘luxury’ BMW defects
Ina Kara-France paid $12,000 for a BMW but claimed it didn't live up to the description.

New stars of jumps racing light up Riccarton as Nationals loom
Jesko and Dictation win as they throw down the gauntlet to their Grand National rivals.

NZ passport fraud: Man gets record sentence for 25-year identity deception
His wife, Taj Parvin Shilpi, received 12 months' home detention.

Trade Minster speaks to US following tariff hike, top trade diplomat heads to US
It closely followed the White House delivering the unwelcome news that the US would be hiking export tariffs on New Zealand to 15%.

Person seriously injured at Auckland’s Woodhill Mountain Bike Park
Emergency services rushed to Woodhill Forest after a serious biking incident.

Live: Wellington v Canterbury – NPC round one
Follow live coverage as Wellington host Canterbury at Porirua Park in round one of the National Provincial Championship.

Foreign visitors to tourist hotspots to be charged
Cathedral Cove, Tongariro Crossing, Milford Track, and Mount Cook will be first cab off the rank, with PM Christopher Luxon saying $20-$40 is “fair”.

Person killed in ATV crash on Foxton Beach
The fatal accident occurred near the surf lifesaving club on the beach.

Why abuse allegations against powerful men are so easily forgotten
Brad Pitt is part of a pattern of powerful men in Hollywood, who rebound from scandal quickly, writes Jamilla Rosdahl.

Health NZ offers bonuses, union claims pay inconsistency for doctors
The Government has proposed $32 million for staffing incentives over two years.

Family mourns soon-to-be dad who died in Pukekohe crash
Santana Mista Jamie Poto Marsh, 29, was found dead after police attempted to stop a stolen motorcycle.

Cyclones linked to surge in cardiovascular disease, study finds
Research across six countries shows cardiovascular hospitalisations spike for months after tropical cyclones.

NZ hosts Jason Momoa’s ‘Chief of War’ as Hawaiian film industry faces challenges
OPINION: The series stars Momoa as a chief in the reunification of Hawaii.

Black Ferns: Rugby World Cup prospects and challenges for defending champions
Adam Julian analyses the Black Ferns' prospects as they seek to defend their RWC title

Run The Forest: Rotorua woman walks in memory of family members who died
The event on August 9 has had a record early sell-out with 4500 participants.

Chess grandmaster wins first online competition at Esports World Cup
World number one Magnus Carlsen takes home $250,000 (£188,000) for winning the online competition.

Foreign tourists to pay new fee to visit four iconic ‘high volume’ locations
The charge would range from $20 to $40 per person, with the goal of raising up to $62 million per year, the Government said.