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From Matä'afa Fiamë to Fiamë Naomi: Samoa's prime ministers since independence
As Samoa prepares for its elections on 29 August, we look back at the nation's prime ministers and the legacies they have left behind.

Council chair speeds over 100 times in work car
Environment Southland chair Nicol Horrell has defended speeding in his work car, saying it was mostly for overtaking.

Who is New Zealand's new Poet Laureate?
Robert Sullivan (Ngapuhi, Kai Tahu) of Oamaru has been announced as Poet Laureate for the next three years.

Gene technology bill delayed again; PM says 'it's complicated'
Parliament's health committee was supposed to report back on the legislation last month, but this has now been extended twice.

Why fans may have to pay extra to watch every All Blacks test
Up to five offshore All Blacks and Black Ferns test matches respectively are not included in the new broadcast agreement.

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits south of Chile
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says hazardous tidal waves are possible in Chile.

US President Donald Trump not budging on trade tariff - PM Christopher Luxon
The Prime Minister says there's no suggestion the US President will budge on a 15 percent trade tariff for New Zealand exports.

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Drake Passage region
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck the Drake Passage, a body of water located between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica, the United States Geological Survey says.

Here’s how many teachers in NZ are actually earning $140k
Stuff takes a look at some of the claims and counterclaims surrounding secondary school teachers’ pay.

Police investigate suspicious man reported near Christchurch school
Police are investigating after reports of an older man approaching students near Heaton Normal Intermediate in Christchurch.

Trade Minister Todd McClay meets with US representatives over 15 percent tariff
Todd McClay has met with US trade representatives over the government's concerns on Trump's 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports.

Prisoner remains in critical condition after Auckland Prison assault
The 33-year-old was allegedly attacked by fellow inmates at Auckland Prison.

‘Tragic’ week for New Zealand businesses – but Christopher Luxon upbeat
The Prime Minister insists better days are coming, but admits the country is going through a two-speed recovery

Bougainville election chief Desmond Tsianai confirms 3000 staff mobilised for polling day
Electoral Commissioner Desmond Tsianai says the electoral office is fully prepared for the one-day vote on 4 September.

Auckland's northwestern motorway reopens
Auckland's Northwestern Motorway is now fully open after earlier closures at both ends.

‘Shameful’: Israel PM takes another shot at New Zealand
Benjamin Netanyahu said it was “shameful” the way “western leaders in Britain, in France, in Canada, in New Zealand” have “buckled under”.

Sport NZ urged government not to scrap transgender inclusive community sport guidelines
But ministers did so anyway, citing the coalition agreement with New Zealand First.

Sunscreen brand pulls popular product off shelf after SPF testing
Australian brand Ultra Violette announced it has pulled its Lean Screen product after its own independent testing returned inconsistent SPF results.

Year of the refix
Average house prices around New Zealand have fallen for five months in a row now despite mortgage interest rates falling over 2% from this time a year ago.

Road to popular West Auckland beach reopened after two-and-a-half-years
A road to an iconic beach in West Auckland has been reopened by Auckland Transport, two-and-a-half-years after it was essentially destroyed in 2023.