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Teen who pulled knife on Australian police faces deportation to NZ; Five arrested, 1.38 million illegal cigarettes seized in raids; How much does it cost to eat at New Zealand's Michelin restaurants?

Teen who pulled knife on Australian police facing deportation to New Zealand

A teenager in Queensland – who narrowly avoided being shot by police when she threatened officers with a steak knife following an armed robbery – faces deportation to New Zealand after being sentenced.

Harmony Rose Matthews was just 18 when she was surrounded by police with their firearms drawn on May 18, 2025 at Morayfield, north of Brisbane.

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Five arrested, 1.38 million illegal cigarettes seized in Rotorua, Waikato and Auckland raids

Five people have been arrested and 1.38 million illegal cigarettes seized in a series of raids at dairies and homes across the North Island.

Authorities carried out 21 raids at eight retail outlets and six residential addresses in Rotorua, Waikato and Auckland as part of the six-month operation.

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How much does it cost to eat at New Zealand's Michelin restaurants?

For the first time, New Zealand now has restaurants which have been recognised by Michelin Guide – but how much will dining at one set you back?

Last night, 15 restaurants across the country were awarded Michelin stars, which recognised the best of Aotearoa’s culinary scene.

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Watch: Mbappé misses relative sitter, redeems himself with class goal

The France superstar smashed it into the post with an open goal looming, then normal service resumed.

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ONE WORLD CUP REFLECTION

All Whites defender Tim Payne spoke to Breakfast this morning about becoming a household name before a ball had even been kicked at the FIFA World Cup.

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