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Top headlines from the press in New Zealand, in English. Updated every 30 minutes.
Homicide probe launched after woman dies in Christchurch 1NewsPolice tape off Christchurch property as officers gather at scene StuffHomicide probe launched after woman dies at Christchurch flat where party held NZ HeraldPolice cordon off property in Christchurch's Edgeware 1NewsWoman found dead at Christchurch home, police launch homicide probe RNZ
Police investigating Brazilian woman missing near Queenstown seek man seen on hiking track NZ HeraldPolice seek man on Queenstown walking track as search for missing woman Erika Rodrigues Coelho continues RNZPolice seek man seen on Mt Dewar track during search for missing Queenstown woman The PressPolice seek man seen on summit track day missing woman vanished 1NewsAppeal for man seen on track near missing Queenstown woman’s car ODT
Tauranga locals wanted council boss Marty Grenfell to go, community leaders say RNZTauranga City Council chief executive resigns SunLiveTauranga City Council CEO resigns after damning landslide failures 1NewsTauranga council boss quits after emergency closed-door landslide meeting NZ HeraldTauranga council CEO Marty Grenfell resigns after damning landslide review Stuff
NZ accused of breaking climate change promise with EU, but Todd McClay rejects claim RNZFormal complaint that NZ climate backsliding breaches Europe trade deal NewsroomNational accuses Greens of joining ‘foreign actors’ over EU climate complaint thepost.co.nz
Full video: Chris Hipkins speaks after final pre-election fiscal update 1NewsMPs pay tribute to 'very likeable' former Speaker; politicians react to Prefu NZ HeraldJohn MacDonald: Does the Govt deserve another three years? Newstalk ZBWhat the government's $4b surplus means for the election RNZOpposition parties say the public has paid the price for brighter books thepost.co.nz
Two dead in Buller region, police launch homicide investigation RNZHomicide investigation launched after two found dead near Reefton 1NewsPolice dealing with two incidents in Buller region believed to be connected NZ HeraldHomicide investigation launched after two West Coast deaths The PressHomicide inquiry after two found dead in Buller ODT
Seymour launches campaign to acquire land for Epsom school StuffTop Auckland principals respond to plan for new co-ed school NZ HeraldDavid Seymour launches campaign to buy land for new Epsom school RNZDavid Seymour proposes new school for Epsom NZ HeraldKerre Woodham: Is school zoning archaic? Newstalk ZB
NZ universities continue to fall in world rankings amid 'seismic shift' NZ Herald
Psychologist who worked with OT, Youth Court charged with sexual offences against young men RNZ
‘A sad indictment’: Flour replaces cocaine exhibit stored at Fiji court NZ Herald'A sad indictment': Flour replaces nearly 40kg of cocaine exhibit in Fiji court RNZ32kg of cocaine held in Fiji court's evidence room replaced with flour ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationMillions in cocaine evidence swapped out for flour in Fiji court ODTCocaine exhibits worth $30 million replaced FBC News
No explosives but questions remain after arrests at US-run air base in UK 1NewsOne of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford called 999 himself BBCSuspect in RAF Fairford case called police to report incident The GuardianRubio says ‘foreign actor’ involved in alleged terror plot targeting British base used by US CNNQuestions surround counterterror probe into US air base after suspects were freed on bail Stuff
The 1600-word text accused Australian killer allegedly sent to fake a cancer diagnosis StuffFriend says former Sydney cop raised ‘scary’ body disposal plan before alleged double murder ODTBeau Lamarre-Condon spent $2,000 on cleaning items, cable ties and quick-set concrete after alleged murders The GuardianAlleged killer spent $1.4k at Bunnings: court news.com.auCup of water beside ex’s bed fuelled accused Aus killer cop’s jealousy 1News
Mother rescued in remote PNG after premature triplets die before help arrives RNZ
Woolworths confirms plan to move 130 NZ jobs to Sydney 1NewsWoolworths confirms plan to move 130 jobs to Australia RNZWoolworths cuts 130 NZ jobs and shifts call centre to Australia Stuff'Greedy': Union slams Woolworths decision to axe 130 jobs in NZ NZ HeraldWoolworths confirms axe to fall on around 130 customer-care jobs in New Zealand, with roles shifted to Australia. thepost.co.nz
Out of the Red: The Warehouse posts profit despite flat sales NZ HeraldThe Warehouse reports loss but Noel Leeming leads group back to profit 1NewsThe Warehouse Group posts $11.2m net profit in turnaround RNZ
KiwiRail tracks $162m surplus as freight revenues jump 11% StuffKiwiRail posts $1.4b deficit after charges relating to the City Rail Link RNZCRL $1.4b hole masks KiwiRail turnaround NZ HeraldKiwiRail's CRL-sized financial hit NZ Herald
Iconic pie business for sale, 21 jobs at risk if factory closes NZ Herald
Just two families in 80 years have embraced the character of this traditional beauty Stuff
Cast Iron Pans Have Some Surprising Health Benefits Few People Know About Yahoo News New Zealand
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I ditched Spotify for a week. These free alternatives mean I might never go back NZ Herald
Fontaines D.C. and Hayley Williams headline Laneway 2027 NZ HeraldLaneway Festival locks in Fontaines DC, Hayley Williams, Slayyyter for 2027 RNZLaneway 2027 lineup: Fontaines D.C, Hayley Williams and Slayyyter StuffLaneway Festival Reveals Huge 2027 Lineup Featuring Fontaines D.C., Hayley Williams & More Rolling Stone AustraliaHayley Williams, Fontaines D.C. to headline 2027 Laneway Festival 1News
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Jesse Mulligan: This is Auckland's answer to the high-end restaurants of Tokyo NZ Herald
Phoenix Crossland banned for NRL grand final, Kiwis World Cup pool games RNZRemorseful Crossland apologises to Cleary after learning judiciary fate NRL.comSuspended Kiwi star Phoenix Crossland says fallout from leg-breaking tackle is ‘killing me’ Stuff'The worst couple days of my life': Crossland gets four-match ban NZ HeraldThe ‘sad’ reality in NRL’s hip-drop debate... and warning from 17 years ago we missed Fox Sports
Mo'unga with a point to prove as All Blacks No 10 spot opens up NZ HeraldAll Blacks coach Dave Rennie defends Richie Mo’unga’s Baltimore performance ahead of Bledisloe Cup tests StuffAll Blacks squad confirmed for Bledisloe Cup All Blacks‘He’s got better’: Frizell’s return an answer to All Blacks’ biggest question NZ HeraldTaylor to captain All Blacks as Frizell recalled, Love out ODT
'Disappointing': Major rugby tournament cancelled before Rotorua debut NZ Herald
Back in black: Phoenix unveil nostalgic strip for 20th anniversary season Stuff
Hidden climate risk beneath East Antarctica, new study warns Earth Sciences New ZealandMysterious Antarctic region that could lift sea levels by several metres must be studied - researchers RNZAntarctica’s unexplored threat – Expert Reaction Science Media Centre