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New supermarket loyalty scheme hits rollout hurdles
Foodstuffs has acknowledged “a small number of issues” that have been raised by customers during the rollout of its new loyalty scheme.

EU extends Russia sanctions for the first time by twelve months

Watch: Flurry of goals powers Switzerland past Bosnia-Herzegovina
Substitute Johan Manzambi bagged a brace as the Swiss finished over the top of their opponents with a devastating spell.

Men charged with arson after Auckland fire
No one was injured in the fire in Point Chevalier early on Friday morning.

Tragedy meets 'social realism' in Welsh-language film hailed a 'sensation'
Effi o Blaenau follows a young woman grappling with unemployment in a north Wales town.

Mark Mitchell dismisses inflammatory Brian Tamaki video
Ethnic communities minister has labelled Tamaki's social media comments to "purge" Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims from New Zealand as the "actions of a scared bully".

Emergency services at scene of hot air balloon crash in Methven
It is not yet known if anyone has been injured.

Auckland suburb finally getting a bus service after years of begging
AT is looking into a temporary bus route to service Scott Point residents, who have been begging for buses for years.

‘One-of-a-kind’ Dame Jools Topp to be farewelled in Auckland
The memorial event starts at 2pm at the Viaduct Events Centre, with loved ones and fans to be in attendance.

Diesel spill causing cars to slide on busy road in Auckland's Takapuna
Several motorbikes, cars and cyclists have slid on the substance on Lake Rd.

Pushing back via tech
We can be absolutely sure that sooner or later, access to the internet will be ID-gated. Now is the time to prepare for that inevitability.

Apple patches high-severity eavesdropping vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds
The vulnerability, disclosed 12 months ago, affects multiple manufacturers.

Japan's Underrated City Is A Scenic Asian Escape With Hot Springs, History, And Excellent Eats

Mega Monte Carlo GTB: The French V12 Supercar that Almost Changed Everything and Then Vanished

Brazil's police targets a close ally of President Lula in sprawling fraud probe

Fifa World Cup: Canada v Qatar live updates, Group B clash in Vancouver
Live updates of the Group B clash between the Canada and Qatar.

Tim Payne confirms ‘life-changing’ move to South American club
Wellington Phoenix accept an undisclosed fee for the 32-year-old defender, who will head to South America after the World Cup.

Advocate calls on Oranga Tamariki to fix meeting no-shows
A children's advocate is urging Oranga Tamariki to sort out issues that are leading to them missing critical meetings.

Tech Users NZ calls for long-term digital strategy
A cross-party plan is being urged to give businesses and public services certainty over digital investment, skills and online safety beyond election cycles.

Hot air balloon crash in Methven leaves one person with minor injuries
Two people were looked over by paramedics following the crash, but only one needed medical attention.

Better to solve cat problem with education than punishment - bird advocate
A birdsong advocate is welcoming plans to bring in new obligations for cat owners - even if they are not actively enforced.

Injuries reported after hot air balloon crash in Methven
Emergency services are at the scene of a hot air balloon crash in the South Island town of Methven.

TalentLMS report finds workers learning skills on the job
Many staff are learning new skills by trial and error as employers struggle to keep training aligned with faster-changing job demands.

Loose bolt missed before helicopter crash, engineers likely distracted and fatigued - report
Two people were injured and the helicopter significant damaged after it rolled during landing in July 2024.

Delays on one of Auckland’s most congested roads after reported diesel spill
Motorists have been advised to exercise caution around the Takapuna area in Auckland’s North Shore after a reported diesel spill.