Supermarket on fire in Auckland, Trump departs G7 early due to Middle East conflict, butter and milk drive the annual food price increase.
1 Medsafe approves sale of melatonin and prescribing magic mushrooms
Relief is on the way for Kiwis struggling with insomnia and treatment-resistant depression, with Medsafe approving the sale of over-the-counter melatonin and the prescription of medicinal psilocybin.
Melatonin – used to treat insomnia and jet lag – would be available for purchase in pharmacies without a prescription in due course.
2 Five-yearly census to be scrapped
New Zealand will scrap the traditional nationwide five-yearly census from 2030 in lieu of a system that uses existing government data, smaller annual surveys, and targeted data collection.
Monthly inflation reporting would also begin from 2027 to provide more frequent and up-to-date economic data, Statistics Minister Shane Reti announced today.
3 Hamilton mayor says Chiefs fans will 'bring the volume' despite cowbells ban
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate said Chiefs fans are “disappointed” at the news cowbells would be banned at the Super Rugby final between the Crusaders and Chiefs this Saturday, but it wouldn't stop them making a din.
Yesterday, it was announced cowbells would be banned from the final. Cowbells are synonymous with Waikato rugby, which fans of the region have long used to show support.
4 'Confronting scene' inside burnt New World
Foodstuffs says it will take time to determine when a fire-ravaged Auckland CBD supermarket may reopen, as they grapple with the "confronting scene" inside.
Fire crews completed thermal imaging of New World Victoria Park this morning, confirming no remaining hot spots before handing the building back to the owners.
5 Greazy Dogs MC gang drug bust: Police seize $1.5m in assets
A "significant blow" has been dealt to drug supply and manufacture by the Greazy Dogs MC this week, police say.
Police arrested several members and associates of the gang, and restrained more than $1.5 million in assets.
Watch: Tennis star reveals impact of horrific social media abuse
British number two Katie Boulter had just lost a tie-break at the French Open when the death threats started.
The International Tennis Federation reports 458 tennis players received thousands of abusive public messages last year.
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