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Australian regulator clears Lactalis' proposed acquisition of Fonterra businesses
The ACCC found the acquisition unlikely to lessen competition in Victoria and Tasmania.

Ruby Tui earns Black Ferns recall for final test before World Cup
Five players were unavailable for selection in the final test before the World Cup.

'Morally bankrupt': Expert slams proposal to end climate buy-outs
'You are on your own': Phasing out support for climate adaptation slammed.

'Scope for it': Foster backs AUSNZ XV to feature in 2029 Lions tour
Ian Foster wants to see the AUSNZ XV side feature in New Zealand.

Waipareira Trust battles deregistration in High Court over charity status
The High Court heard Waipareira's judicial review in May; a ruling is pending.

Quattro plans office upgrades to create $650m of assets in Auckland CBD
Quattro plans to significantly gentrify the mid-town buildings.

Truck driver dies in BoP crash
Otara Rd is closed, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Search under way for diver missing off West Auckland beach
Police were called to Whatipū Beach at around 5.30 this morning.

Apprentice escapes conviction for driving into group in Ponsonby after attack
He had consumed cocaine and MDMA at a Ponsonby bar before the incident.

Mayor learned of billionaires' arena project collapse while holidaying in Fiji
Wayne Brown was in Fiji when the Auckland Arena backers withdrew.

'They burned me': Auckland woman scarred after facial treatment at beauty clinic
'Our clinic has never experienced an incident of this nature,' the clinic director said.

Society Insider: Have Harts expanded yacht fleet, and who was British lord living anon in NZ?
Plus, tributes flow for artist Lance O’Gorman.

'They wanted to send a message': Rainbow Warrior bomber speaks out
Combat diver Jean-Luc Kister explains how France's 1985 attack failed in every way.

Video game sector jobs up 20.5% with tax rebate, but half of funds unclaimed
Money left on the table for a second year as MBIE readies review.

'None of the signs' – the odd behaviour that gave Rainbow Warrior bombers away
NZ police had no evidence but could see two captured French spies weren't newlyweds.

The day France attacked NZ: Spies, lies and bombing an anti-nuclear boat in Auckland
New podcast Rainbow Warrior: A Forgotten History reveals political moves behind bombing.

Letters: I am disappointed in Auckland FC's stadium proposal
OPINION: Trump's tariffs for Japan and Korea could have geopolitical consequences.

Lotto numbers revealed in giant $10m Powerball draw
Time to check your Lotto numbers to see if you are $10 million richer.

Hospital staff safety concerns rise after gunpoint incident
Incidents included a staff member being held at gunpoint at Palmerston North Hospital.

'Terrific outcome': 189 staff from New World destroyed by fire learn of new job options
New World at Auckland's Victoria Park burned down on June 17. All its stock was ruined.

Special meeting crucial to saving harness racing in Auckland
One of the most disastrous chapters in NZ racing history could be coming to a close.