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Chris Bishop could have done better job managing conflict of interest perception - auditor general
The auditor general found there was no evidence Chris Bishop's constituency interest was behind his decision to switch funds.

Black Caps face West Indies in second ODI
Follow live coverage as the Black Caps attempt to peg back the West Indies in Guyana after suffering defeat in the first ODI.

Move-on order fears already pushing rough sleepers out of city - social service provider
Social services provider Lifewise says rough sleepers are moving into other neighbouring suburbs because of proposed law changes.

How a $14 accessory saved my AirPods (and my right ear)
These $14 silicone tips made my ear pain disappearView on Amazon I’m something of a fiend when it comes to music. Kate Bush. Genesis. The Beatles. It’s the fuel I need to keep going. Not only does it help me generate new ideas for articles, but it also helps keep me...

Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
"Context bombing" tricks hacking agents into shutting down before they can do harm.

Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is unveiled at Stamford Bridge and says he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.

Sacked McCullum holds hands up for England results
Brendon McCullum apologises for a run of seven defeats in nine games which led to him being sacked as Test coach on Sunday.

Man Utd sign £48m Santos and close in on Tielemans
Manchester United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea and are in advanced talks with Aston Villa for Youri Tielemans.

Three family members found dead in house
Police have launched an investigation but say there is no ongoing risk to the public.

Drama, celebrations and outfits - our end-of-Wimbledon awards
This year's Wimbledon has been full of excitement, interesting stories and great British success - Naomi Broady runs through her favourite moments.

How new Antisocial Road Use Legislation brings back car crushing
Explainer - National is promoting it as the return of car crushing. But what do tough new antisocial road user laws mean?

Angry customers complain about SolarZero contracts
Customers angry at being stuck in what they say are expensive SolarZero contracts are turning to disputes resolution services for help.

A clear direction for councils on tourism
The government has made a sport of bashing councils for overspending, but a new tourism plan acknowledges that they are about more than just rubbish, roads, and water.

CodeHunter names Stephen McCarney as Chief Strategy Officer
Amid rising AI-generated code risks, the hire is aimed at speeding CodeHunter's push into enterprise and government cybersecurity markets.

India outplay England - but is women's Test cricket struggling for relevance?
The scheduling of the game and the announcement of Brendon McCullum's sacking left the historic Lord's Test between England and India struggling for relevance, so what is the future of women's Test cricket?

Counter Terrorism Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe Death
Counter terrorism police takeover the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death.

Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
The former official was fired in April over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be the UK's ambassador to the US.