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Luxon reshuffle seen as sidelining Bishop from campaign role, despite added portfolios and claims of full confidence. Full story here → zurl.co/HGw36

Doctor bills US embassy over fuel price surge, blaming Middle East conflict and making political point on accountability. Full story here → zurl.co/R1uwQ

Report shows 25% drop in serious youth offending since 2023, though impact on overall crime and public safety remains debated. Full story here → zurl.co/tLkCJ

NZ joins global push to reopen Strait of Hormuz as fuel prices rise, but no agreement reached on how to restore shipping routes. Full story here → zurl.co/x93LM

Commentary claims Hipkins prioritised vaccination targets over myocarditis risk concerns, citing timing of dose intervals and policy decisions. Full story here → zurl.co/4lVcg

Jackson backs BSA’s move into online media, saying some broadcasters should be “controlled”, as critics warn of overreach and free speech risks. Full story here → zurl.co/3o2XS

Phone ban breaches often involve students contacting family, with ERO urging stricter enforcement as senior student compliance remains low. Full story here → zurl.co/NeTjJ

NZ First proposes pro-mining reforms to speed approvals and return royalties to regions, aiming to boost investment and local benefits. Full story here → zurl.co/RES7F

Support for climate action in NZ declines and becomes more polarised, as economic pressures and culture wars reshape public opinion. Full story here → zurl.co/X2iEp

Luxon rules out immediate fuel relief, signals 2027 tax hike may be scrapped as prices rise and support stays limited. Full story here → zurl.co/4DmPO

NZ fuel stocks rise to around 50–60 days supply, with government saying situation stable despite global tensions. Full story here → zurl.co/Zvuv6

Albert Park clash seen as turning point, as debate on gender issues shifts mainstream amid policing failures and global policy changes. Full story here → zurl.co/hgPXK

OIA documents suggest early awareness of myocarditis risks, raising questions over claims ministers were unaware during vaccine mandate decisions. Full story here → zurl.co/mb1gZ

Policing bill expands powers to record, detain and restrict public access, sparking concerns over privacy and civil liberties. Full story here → zurl.co/dk4sY

Free Speech Union questions courts’ move from X to Bluesky, citing 98% audience drop and lack of transparency in decision-making. Full story here → zurl.co/fCKof

Businessman Jim Grenon becomes NZME’s largest shareholder with near-20% stake, stopping just short of takeover threshold. Full story here → zurl.co/5UKYe

IOC to restrict women’s Olympic events to biological females from 2028, introducing genetic testing to determine eligibility. Full story here → zurl.co/ceBiG

Government scraps plan to remove fish size limits after backlash, but wider fisheries law changes remain contested. Full story here → zurl.co/jbCr0

Cabinet paper reveals ministers had myocarditis advice during mandates, raising questions over why it wasn’t disclosed or acted on? Full story here → zurl.co/erLuE

Amberley Beach plan tests NZ’s first managed retreat, with homeowners warning of major equity losses and uncertainty over costs. Full story here → zurl.co/aPhDp