Unicameral legislature of New Zealand, comprising Sovereign and House of Representatives
Ryan Fox has won the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, finishing ten under. The win makes him New Zealand’s fourth major champion and follows a week marked by fast play and dramatic momentum. He defeated Cameron Young with a final-round surge, while the event featured record attendance and praise for Fox’s pace.
Luxon has secured a caucus-backed renewal of leadership ahead of the November election, while facing ongoing questions about his grip on the National Party amid a string of missteps and weak polls. The party declares unity, but observers warn the underlying tensions persist.
New Zealand's government has introduced a bill requiring social media platforms to verify users are over 16, with penalties of up to 10% of global revenue for non-compliance. The measure is debated in Parliament, with coalition partners divided and opposition undecided, as lawmakers race to act ahead of elections.