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Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims
Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers.

Government departments forked out nearly $60k on World Cup tickets
Among the 70,000 fans who watched the All Whites taken on Iran at their opening Fifa World Cup match were dozens of free tickets paid by you, the taxpayer.

Emergency services rush to ‘medical emergency’ in Tauranga
The emergency took place at a private address on Hoskins Road, Matapiri.

Small improvised explosive device found at Christchurch playground
A NZDF explosive ordnance disposal team removed the explosive.

‘Kick in the guts’: Major city about to lose CBD NZ Post service
NZ Post’s hub in Christchurch, including PO boxes, on the corner of Cashel and Montreal St, is set to close in November this year.

Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visit
The mayor of Paris said an investigation would be launched into the incident, which left female employees "humiliated", according to a union representative.

The Papers: 'Port in a storm' and 'Megxit means Megxit'
Immigration protests, Harry and Meghan, and UK-Israel relations dominate the front pages on Tuesday.

How colourful stripes (and rubber chickens) helped Paul Smith conquer the fashion world
As he publishes his autobiography, Sir Paul Smith takes BBC News on a tour of his London headquarters.

Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
The tariffs will apply to $20bn worth of American products, jeopardising the stability of the world's largest bilateral trading relationship.

Warriors welcome back Jackson Ford for NRL finals campaign
The Warriors coach has selection "headaches" but he is not complaining as he gets "one of the best" players in the NRL back for qualifying final.

‘Avoid the area’: Armed police descend on Nelson street
Police are attending the incident on Emano St, Toi Toi, and said armed police are at the scene out of precaution.

Armed police at the scene of Nelson incident
Police say armed officers are at the scene "out of precaution".

Birds flocking back after possums eliminated from Otago Peninsula
The milestone marked more than 15 years of hard mahi championed by community members.

One dead following two-vehicle crash in Auckland's South Head
One of the vehicles was seen speeding before the fatal crash.

One dead in South Head crash after police saw vehicle speeding
Police responded to the fatal crash at the intersection of South Head Rd and Evans Rd about 12.20pm.

Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal
In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to be used as a tool in political confrontation".

Trial over alleged murders of Australian surfer brothers starts in Mexico
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend were found with gunshot wounds to their heads.

'I've had no hot water or heating for most of my pregnancy'
Residents living in flats in Croydon are in limbo having have been without gas since March.

'I performed on stage to get my first job' - the firms turning recruitment into competitions
Applicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair?

Police forces failing investigation basics, says inspectorate report
His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary said too many victims are not receiving the quality of service they should expect.