Chrishan Raju is on trial for the fatal stabbing of Joeli Rankin in a Mt Albert Kāinga Ora apartment.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/murder-trial-begins-for-chrishan-raju-accused-of-killing-joeli-rankin-in-mt-albert-kainga-ora-flat/B44HF55OT5B6HMPTKPVV6VYRPI

Wellington Hospital cuts maternity/gynae beds; ED to absorb extra patients amid bed squeeze
Capital & Coast DHB cuts capacity in women's health services to make room for more emergency patients.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/566132/wellington-hospital-cuts-maternity-and-gynaecology-beds-for-ed

Oriini Kaipara enters politics; former newsreader seeks Te Pāti Māori candidacy in Tāmaki Makaurau. Broadcaster throws her hat in the ring ahead of the general election.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/566190/former-broadcaster-oriini-kaipara-puts-name-forward-for-te-pati-maori-s-tamaki-makaurau-candidate

New gang laws rarely used so far. Minister says police are regaining control, but rollout has been limited and sparingly applied

https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/360747022/new-gang-laws-seldom-used-putting-cops-back-control-says-minister

Damning tech report hits NZ Police. An independent review criticises a lack of oversight in high-tech policing methods.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360748701/damning-report-slams-police-tech-oversight-after-deputy-commissioner-resignation

Free school lunches praised by ECEs.

https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/07/07/free-lunches-feeding-children-in-need-say-eces/