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Canterbury rugby team suspends season after crash hospitalises 10

Canterbury rugby team suspends season after crash hospitalises 10

BDI's Division 2 side has ended its campaign early after a van carrying players collided with another vehicle on Saturday evening, sending 10 people to hospital with injuries ranging from minor to critical.

7 July 2026 bitu.
New Zealand
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IPCA investigating complaints against Police Commissioner Chambers

IPCA investigating complaints against Police Commissioner Chambers

Richard Chambers is continuing in his role while the Independent Police Conduct Authority and Police investigate two complaints, with RNZ reporting the allegations relate to conduct towards women.

7 July 2026 bitu.
New Zealand
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Person dies after being pulled from Kingston Wharf

Person dies after being pulled from Kingston Wharf

Police were notified around 10:20am on Saturday after the person was recovered unresponsive from the wharf south of Queenstown.

7 July 2026 bitu.
New Zealand
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Court upholds will giving agent half of $611,000 estate

Court upholds will giving agent half of $611,000 estate

A High Court ruling allows a real estate agent to retain half of a Christchurch man's estate despite family members challenging the will's validity.

7 July 2026 bitu.
New Zealand
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Waitaki rejoins Southern Waters after Crown approval

Waitaki rejoins Southern Waters after Crown approval

The council expects around $80 million in water debt to transfer to the regional partnership next year, leaving its net debt at around $20 million.

7 July 2026 bitu.
New Zealand
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Multiple hospitals worse than leaky Hutt, says Bishop

Multiple hospitals worse than leaky Hutt, says Bishop

Hutt South MP Chris Bishop says Hutt Hospital needs repairs but several other New Zealand hospitals are in worse condition.

7 July 2026 bitu.
New Zealand
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ACC reverses weekly compensation denial after 8-year dispute

ACC reverses weekly compensation denial after 8-year dispute

A review has overturned ACC's rejection of weekly compensation payments following an eight-year dispute, raising questions about the agency's handling of similar claims.

7 July 2026 bitu.
Business
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US dollar rallies as oil slides below $72 and Asia stocks fall

US dollar rallies as oil slides below $72 and Asia stocks fall

The greenback bounced back on Friday while Brent crude dropped below $72 per barrel, with Asian equity markets under pressure and the Kospi hitting circuit breakers twice this week.

7 July 2026 bitu.
Business
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GDP growth broad-based in March quarter, Treasury reports

GDP growth broad-based in March quarter, Treasury reports

Treasury says expansion spread across multiple sectors, though housing remained subdued.

7 July 2026 bitu.
Business
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Crown revenue outpaces Budget forecasts by $1.7 billion

Crown revenue outpaces Budget forecasts by $1.7 billion

Government revenue ran $1.7 billion ahead of Budget expectations while expenses came in $900 million under forecast in the 11 months to May.

7 July 2026 bitu.
Politics
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ACT MP urges Peters to challenge China's ethnic unity law

ACT MP urges Peters to challenge China's ethnic unity law

Laura McClure wants New Zealand to raise concerns over Beijing's new law that claims authority to target groups outside its borders for undermining ethnic unity.

7 July 2026 bitu.
Politics
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Defence Minister to attend NATO Summit in Turkey

Defence Minister to attend NATO Summit in Turkey

Chris Penk will join representatives from Australia, Japan and South Korea at the summit, departing on 5 July.

7 July 2026 bitu.