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8:06am

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a complaint upheld against Richard Chambers, new photos from the moon mission, and JD Vance’s awkward phone call. (Source: 1News)

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a complaint upheld against Richard Chambers, new photos from the moon mission, and JD Vance’s awkward phone call.

After an 18-month battle to get hold of official information, it can now be reported Police Commissioner Richard Chambers had a complaint upheld against him when he was in charge of the Wellington region.

More severe weather's on the way today, with warnings and watches in force.

Kanye West has been banned from entering the UK, forcing the cancellation of a festival.

New photos from the Artemis II moon mission have been released.

JD Vance has had an awkward moment at a rally in Hungary when he tried to call President Trump on speakerphone.

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