Public Health: A measles case has been detected in Palmerston North with no travel link found, and Health New Zealand is urging anyone who was in Wellington over the Matariki weekend (11–12 July) to watch for symptoms and contact Healthline. Auckland Transport & Culture: New public artworks, Wāhine and Horotiu, have been unveiled at the Te Waihorotiu City Rail Link station, placing mana whenua stories at the heart of the project. Energy & Resilience: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Chris Bishop visited the Seaview Energy Resilience Project, a $100m-plus fuel infrastructure upgrade due for full completion later this year. Housing Pathways: A new policy critique says iwi and community housing funding should also help more working renters move toward home ownership, not just provide affordable rentals. Tech & Security: TrendAI warns that generative AI is increasingly being used by state-backed cyber groups in attacks targeting Australia and New Zealand. Education & AI: The Education Review Office says most NZ school leaders and teachers are already using generative AI, while only a minority of schools have clear rules for students. Industrial Action: Firefighters will strike for one hour on Friday over pay, with the union saying there’s been no increase since July 2023. Arts & Film: The trailer is out for NZIFF breakout feature Big Girls Don’t Cry, opening across NZ cinemas on 8 October. Weather: NIWA’s seasonal outlook flags El Niño strengthening, with rainfall patterns likely shifting across the country.