Public Health: Health officials are investigating a measles case in Palmerston North with no known source and no link to overseas travel, after the person travelled to Wellington over the Matariki long weekend (July 4–18), raising concerns about possible undetected community spread. Housing & Tenancy: A new three-month Tenancy Tribunal pilot will prioritise some rent arrears cases, including severe health and safety claims, but advocates warn it may still leave renters waiting months for bond and money owed. Politics & Diplomacy: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hit back at Winston Peters after Peters told a Green MP of Chinese background to “go back” to where they came from, with calls growing for Peters to be sacked and for the Foreign Affairs minister to face consequences. Infrastructure: The Government has signed a PPP for the first Northland Expressway section, Warkworth to Te Hana, including a 26km four-lane route and major structures. KiwiSaver & Finance: KiwiSaver funds rose by more than $11b in the June quarter, while Generate says it has reached 200,000 members. Earthquake: A 5.9 quake struck the Kermadec Islands region with no tsunami signal reported. Sport: New Zealand swimmers wrapped up a strong Commonwealth Games run in Glasgow, with Erika Fairweather making history by winning five medals.