UpdatedAnna LeaskSenior Journalist - Crime and Justice·NZ Herald·29 Jul, 2026 10:11 PM2 mins to read‌NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, July 30, 2026. The Government continues Covid inquiries. The NZDF looks into allocating some budget for drones. Video / NZ HeraldFormer All Black and Crusaders star Andrew Mehrtens has been back in court today facing a bankruptcy application.But that application will be withdrawn after an “eleventh hour hustle” just before the hearing, during which the rugby great signed a settlement agreement.

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