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A man was removed from Air New Zealand flight NZ5047, which was set to depart Auckland for New Plymouth, due to "concerning remarks" that raised security alarms. The incident prompted police involvement, and the airline confirmed that the passenger was offloaded before the flight's departure. Want More Context? 🔎

Foreign tourists visiting New Zealand's popular Department of Conservation sites, such as Cathedral Cove and the Tongariro Crossing, will face a new charge of $20 to $40, announced by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. This fee aims to ensure that international visitors contribute to the maintenance of these locations, where they often make up 80% of visitors. Want More Context? 🔎

President Donald Trump has dismissed Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of labor statistics, accusing her of manipulating employment data for political reasons after a report revealed disappointing US job growth. He claimed the jobs numbers were "RIGGED" to damage Republicans and asserted that recent revisions showed the weakest hiring levels since the pandemic. Want More Context? 🔎

US President Donald Trump announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines in response to provocative remarks from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, emphasizing the potential consequences of inflammatory statements. Trump did not specify whether the submarines are nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed and kept their locations confidential, highlighting the sensitivity of US-Russia nuclear relations. Want More Context? 🔎

Daytona Thompson, 22, has been charged with manslaughter following the fatal punch he delivered to Daniel Nganeko in an allegedly unprovoked attack outside a rugby clubroom. Thompson appeared in New Plymouth District Court amid a gathering of family and friends from both sides, as Judge Tony Greig acknowledged the profound tragedy of the incident. Want More Context? 🔎

An Auckland branch of The Warehouse was put on lockdown after a man threatened a security guard with a knife. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when the guard confronted the man for eating items from the shelves, leading to the armed threat. Want More Context? 🔎