Coalition directs Health NZ to use ‘women’ instead of ‘pregnant people’

Liam Lawson will start ninth at the Belgian Grand Prix after securing a top-10 finish in the 15-lap sprint race, marking his second top-10 result of the day at Spa-Francorchamps. He expressed confidence in his performance, noting that while a small mistake cost him some lap time, his past successes in Belgium at junior levels bolster his hopes for a points finish. Want More Context? 🔎

Liam Lawson secured a 10th place finish in the Formula One sprint race at Spa-Francorchamps, missing out on points as only the top eight drivers earn rewards in this format. Despite a strong performance, he was unable to contribute to Racing Bulls' constructors championship standings, while Max Verstappen claimed his first sprint victory of the season. Want More Context? 🔎

An Auckland punter has won $1 million with Lotto First Division, with the winning numbers being 18, 37, 30, 9, 29, and 34, and a bonus ball of 21. The ticket was sold at Eden Superette in Auckland; however, the Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to a $12 million jackpot for Wednesday night. Want More Context? 🔎

Coldplay singer Chris Martin's ex, Gwyneth Paltrow, has temporarily stepped in as a spokesperson for the software company Astronomer following the resignation of its CEO, Andy Byron, who was caught in a scandalous embrace with co-worker Kristin Cabot. Paltrow's engagement aims to address the fallout from the incident, which has drawn significant media attention. Want More Context? 🔎

The family of Andrew Rowland-Stuart, a 70-year-old British man killed by his wife Joanna with a samurai sword in May 2022, has expressed gratitude to a UK court. Joanna, 71, was found guilty of unlawful killing after a brutal attack that left their Brighton home covered in blood, with Andrew suffering over 50 stab wounds. Want More Context? 🔎

A South African family faces deportation from New Zealand due to their 7-year-old son Joshua's complex epilepsy, which led to the denial of their residency application. Despite living in Warkworth since February 2020 and navigating strict visa requirements, the family's future in what they consider their true home is now uncertain. Want More Context? 🔎