Business owners in Auckland’s CBD are pleading for more cops as safety fears keep customers away. Video / NZHerald

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has annoucned a general election for July 4. Video / AP

Auckland businesses plead for greater police presence, more Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls a general election.

A British man died and several passengers were left injured after a Singapore Airlines flight from London dropped suddenly.

Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia touch down, terrifying turbulence leaves one dead and more severe weather on the way in the latest NZ Herald headlines.

The first New Zealanders rescued from New Caledonia say they're relieved to be home. Video / NZHerald

National’s New Plymouth MP David MacLeod has been stood down immediately from his select committee roles after failing to declare 19 candidate donations. Video / Mark Mitchell

National’s New Plymouth MP David MacLeod has been stood down immediately from his select committee roles after failing to declare 19 candidate donations. Video / Mark Mitchell

Jacko Gill's shot-putting career has always been a family affair. Video / Alyse Wright / Corey Fleming / Getty Images

There is civil unrest in both New Caledonia and Rafah as conflict continues, the Waitangi Treaty is claimed to have been breached regarding the governments reforms on hospitals.

Alfie and Henry Pickers are among a large number of Wellingtonians campaigning to save the Khandallah Pool from closure by the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell

The anniversary of the fatal Loafers Lodge fire has been marked with a dawn service. Video / NZHerald

More than 2,000 doctors have walked off the job to fight for pay and work conditions. Video / NZHerald

Associate Education Minister David Seymour has announced $153 million in funding to bring back charter schools. Video / Michael Craig

Run clubs are seeing a huge growth in numbers as more people start running and embark on half marathons. Video / Carson Bluck / Alyse Wright

Transport Minister Simeon Brown goes into bat with Mayor Wayne Brown over parking charges in the Auckland CBD. Video / Alyse Wright

Transport Minister Simeon Brown announces Roads of Regional Significance. Video / Alyse Wright

Labour leader Chris Hipkins criticises the latest call from the government as jobs at TVNZ are still in question.