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Large retailers support having facial recognition technology in their stores. Photo: RNZ By Phil Pennington of RNZ The heads of a dozen of the largest retailers and telcos in the country have come out in strong support of using facial recognition technology in their stores.

Large retailers support having facial recognition technology in their stores. Photo: RNZ By Phil Pennington of RNZ The heads of a dozen of the largest retailers and telcos in the country have come out in strong support of using facial recognition technology in their stores.

NZ author Maurice Gee. Photo: Supplied Respected Kiwi writer Maurice Gee - author of 'Plumb' and 'Under the Mountain' - has died, aged 93.

Photo: File Police said three people were aboard the boat when it got into trouble and one of them was located in the water after the boat capsized.

Motorcyclist Keith Stevens, 33, was killed in Melbourne after a Kiwi teen driving a stolen BMW failed to stop at an intersection and hit him. The "inhumane" and "cruel" actions of a young Kiwi who killed a motorcyclist in a fiery hit-and-run have raised concerns for Australian officials and resulted in him being exiled from the country.

Ryan Fox closes his eyes and hopes after his second shot on the 18th hole at Oakmont. Photo: Getty Images Sam Burns moved closer to a major breakthrough as he held a one-shot lead over Australian Adam Scott, who turned back the clock to enter the mix, and J.J. Spaun after the third round of the US Open on Saturday at Oakmont Country Club.

Traffic is down to one lane through the Lindis Pass after a car crash this morning.

President Donald Trump watches on during a military parade through the streets of Washington. Photo: Reuters President Donald Trump's long-sought military parade rolled through the streets of downtown Washington on Saturday, but the celebration of the US Army's 250th anniversary was marred by a day of violence and discord.

Liam Lawson had a qualifying to forget after positive practice rounds in Canada. Photo: Reuters A disastrous qualifying session left Kiwi driver Liam Lawson out in the cold ahead of tomorrow's Canadian Formula One Grand Prix.

Photo: Supplied/NZ Police Dunedin Police are asking for help to locate Lynda, who has not been seen in two days.

Mike Corrigan from ANT Trust says the increase in meth use is causing a ripple in the community. Photo: Getty Images By Lillian Hanly of RNZ

A significant number of applicants are allowed into the college, despite failing preliminary tests. Photo: Supplied / Police By Felix Walton of RNZ

A drone photo shows the damage over residential homes at the impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Ramat Gan, Israel. Photo: Reuters Israel has pounded Iran for a second day and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said its campaign would intensify, while Tehran called off nuclear talks that Washington had held out as the only way to halt the bombing.

Damian McKenzie kicked 22 points for the Chiefs in their semi-final win over the Brumbies in Hamilton last night. Photo: Getty Images A Damian McKenzie goalkicking masterclass was the difference between the Chiefs and ACT Brumbies in the second Super Rugby Pacific semi-final.

South African players celebrate as captain Temba Bavuma holds aloft the mace at Lord's in London. Photo: Action Images via Reuters South Africa have won the World Test Championship, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat Australia by five wickets as they successfully chased down an imposing 282-run target.

State representative Melissa Hortman. Photo: Supplied A gunman posing as a police officer killed a senior Democratic state assemblywoman and her husband on Saturday in an apparent "politically motivated assassination," and wounded a second lawmaker and his spouse, said Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and law enforcement officials.

Queen’s High School student Sophia Carr, 14, is developing discipline and determination while competing in karate. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON She may be young, but a local athlete is already an old hand at martial arts.

Funds provided by the Dunedin City Council will help the Sunnyvale Sports Centre offset increasing insurance costs. File photo: Gregor Richardson A multi-year commitment will help keep the lights on at a local sporting venue.

Presbyterian Support Otago social work team leader Jollene Warrington (right) and community relations adviser Joy Davis stand in the Family Works Foodbank, where a number of shelves are empty, as the organisation gears up for the Octacan collection next Thursday, June 19, in the Octagon. Photo: Brenda Harwood The Presbyterian Support Otago Family Works Foodbank is running low on a slew of staple items, as it gears up for the vital Octacan collection day next week.