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First Kiwi to make Dallas Cowboys cheerleading team responds to ponytail backlash
Faith Ward's ponytail has sparked online debate because of the team's strict hair rules.

'Dignity, compassion and support' family showed during Khandallah murder trial 'incredible'
The lead investigator into Helen Gregory's death says the family of the victim and her murderer have shown compassion and dignity.

'We have a real problem': Homelessness increases but by how much unclear - government report
A new government report has been released today.

Car fire in building on the Terrace treated as suspicious
A car fire involving a vehicle that was parked in a building on the Terrace in central Wellington is being treated as suspicious.

Man charged with indecent assault in Rangiora, police seeking witnesses
A 27-year-old man has been charged with indecent assault following an incident on Williams Street in Rangiora on Tuesday evening.

Orewa College sports fields suffer ‘significant damage’ from vandals in car
Orewa College is seeking answers before getting the police involved.

Person taken to hospital after ‘disorder event’ in Auckland suburb of Beach Haven
Emergency services were notified at 4.20pm on Rangatira Road.

Government takes action to deter foreign actors from abusing ground-based space infrastructure
Minister for Space Judith Collins said there was an “immediate need” to safeguard the country's national security.

Boxing: Jerome Pampellone to fight Albert Ramirez in WBA light heavyweight title eliminator in Libya
Jerome Pampellone will fight in Lybia on August 8 in a light heavyweight title eliminator.

Government report shows homelessness ‘appears’ to be outstripping population growth
Government ministers have released a report on the 'long-running challenge' facing NZ.

Explainer: Why have New Zealand butter prices gone up – and when will that change?
Will the average New Zealander be able to afford more butter again soon?

Dog owners granted temporary reprive over off-leash ban at popular Auckland park
"There is a sense of elation, excitement, gratitude," one dog owner says.

Nelson photographer's 10-year Tuhoe project wins top award
A Nelson-based photographer, originally from Belarus, has won an international photography award for her documentation of people living in Te Urewera, Tuhoe's ancestral land.

'This is our livelihoods': Nervous netballers worry over pro comp’s future
Netball in New Zealand will be fighting for its professional future if the national body can’t secure a broadcast partner.

Lotto numbers: $8m Powerball jackpot up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto draw
Time to check your tickets to see if you are $8 million richer.

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Morris and James set to close after half a century of pottery sales
An iconic Matakana ceramics business has made the decision to close its doors after 47 years.