There’s plenty happening in this morning’s headlines, from a big boost for local ratepayers to a Kiwi motorsport comeback and one police officer finding a very different way to get to work.

We cover the latest local dividend delivering millions back to the community, Liam Lawson’s return to Red Bull for the Dutch Grand Prix, and the horse-riding police officer who decided four legs were better than four wheels.

A quick hit of local news, sport and a story guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Catch up on what’s making headlines this morning.