Donald Trump and his allies push false account of what the judge told jurors

New York Times: Incorrect information about a non-unanimous verdict was spread.

Israel could have used smaller weapons against Hamas to avoid deaths in Gaza tent fire, experts say

Experts ask why Israel didn't use smaller munitions with so many civilians nearby.

US shooting: 2 police, 4 civilians injured in active-shooter situation in Minneapolis, law enforcement says

A shooter is on the loose in Minneapolis in an active situation.

US and Britain strike Houthi rebel targets in Yemen after surge in shipping attacks

American and British fighters and US ships hit a wide range of underground facilities.

Officials urged Government to cut cost of tax scheme and delay to October; Treasury looked at $18b Act plan for tax cuts

Officials warned the scheme might not be ready by the end of July.

Māori data in 2023 Census worth $2.4 billion in investments

Census reveals growing Māori numbers means more putea.

Displaced Palestinians search for safety as Israel pushes into Rafah

New York Times:

Ōhaupō crash scene witness says vehicle was ‘mangled’

The area remains under traffic management as scene clean-up continues.

Charred bodies and screams: Witnesses describe scenes of horror at Gaza’s Rafah Camp

New York Times: Doctor in Gaza said majority of victims he saw were women and children.

Papua New Guinea says landslide buried 2000 people and formally asks for help

PNG government has formally asked for international help.

Far North woodchoppers raise $400,000 for charity

Far North woodchopping team have helped the Fred Hollows Foundation for years.

Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrike kills 22 in Gaza’s Rafah as displaced people are hit

The Israeli army says it is unaware of anything occurring in the area.

India amusement park fire kills 27

The park is usually packed with families with children.

Green MP Darleen Tana inquiry: Lawyer Rachel Burt won’t talk to witness after last-minute contact

A key witness hasn’t been interviewed as part of independent review into allegations.

Horse racing: Greg Sugars and Jess Tubbs dominate with historic double win at Alexandra Park

Greg Sugars leaned into his old mate Just Believe’s ear and said thanks.

Israel-Hamas war: Egypt agrees to send aid trucks through Israeli crossing to Gaza

But it is unclear if aid will be able to enter the territory as fighting rages in Rafah.

Papua New Guinea: More than 100 feared dead in landslide; rescue efforts underway

Videos show residents pulling out bodies buried under rocks and trees.

American Airlines retreats after blaming a 9-year-old for not seeing hidden camera in toilet

A former flight attendant is accused of luring girls to use the lavatory.

Building collapses in Mallorca killing 4, many injured

The accident occurred in Palma on the Mediterranean island popular with tourists.

Scottie Scheffler video released, officer who arrested golfer disciplined for not having bodycam activated

Police have released video today from a street pole camera.

Whānau Ora boss John Tamihere on next week’s Budget: ‘I don’t have any hope’

The Whānau Ora chief executive predicts little Budget money will go to Māori.