Airline Disruption: British Airways admitted a booking/ticketing mistake after a mum and baby were refused boarding in New Zealand, leaving them stranded at the airport—another reminder of how fast travel plans can unravel. Regulatory Scrutiny: US federal regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla’s steering-wheel-free “Cybercab” taxis, raising questions about compliance with safety rules after the Austin rollout. Health System Accountability: A Health & Disability Commissioner report found systemic failures in triage and referral processes linked to an ERCP procedure, with an “adverse comment” issued over documentation. Banking & Housing: New Zealand’s low-deposit mortgage lending is surging again, with banks’ high-LVR shares rising even as home values remain under pressure. Construction Costs: Diesel is pushing building costs higher again, with QV CostBuilder showing residential costs up over the quarter after a brief lull. Local Roads Funding: The NZ Transport Agency will reduce the Funding Assistance Rate for more than a dozen councils over the next three years, landing just as rates-capping pressures hit. Tourism Deal: Vietnam Airlines, Saigontourist and Distinction Hotels have signed a five-year MoU to grow two-way tourism with joint packages and promotions. Pacific Politics: Kiribati was snubbed at the Pacific Islands Forum closing, calling it “disappointing” after its delegation was omitted from acknowledgements. Climate & Disaster Relief: Nepal flood survivors say many have lost homes and businesses, with limited insurance coverage compounding the damage. Business & Jobs: ANZ staff in Dunedin are upset about proposed cuts to the contact centre, with work to be moved to hubs in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. Crypto Crime: US FinCEN flagged $12.7b in crypto scam flows tied to overseas fraud rings, increasing pressure on exchanges and stablecoin players. Tech & Media: Sky TV apologised after a live sports broadcast was cut to a gambling ad during Jai Arrow’s walkout, sparking viewer outrage.