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Nurses, midwives and health care assistants strike for second day
More than 36,000 workers are walking off the job again today, demanding better pay and increased staffing.

New Zealand's favourite retail brands revealed
Consumer NZ's retailer survey shows which shops have the most satisfied customers, and those not meeting the standard.

Are house prices really crashing?
House prices have fallen for the fifth month in a row, but commentators claim the 'crash' is in the past.

Children's war history lessons at national memorial to end
Two historians who teach thousands of children about the New Zealand Wars, Gallipoli and Vietnam are losing their jobs at the nation's war memorial education centre.

Cardrona Valley Road reopens after multiple-vehicle crash injures five in Otago
Emergency services were called to a multiple-vehicle crash shortly after 4pm on Wednesday.

Vuelta stage ends without a winner after protesters disrupt race finish
The protesters appeared to be targeting riders from the Israel Premier Tech team.

Tamaki Makaurau by-election: Last minute push to get voters to polls
Although nearly 44,000 people are enrolled to vote in the electorate, only about 3681 ordinary votes have been cast.

Decision on whether senior doctors will strike again expected next week
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists has confirmed its members have been voting since Monday on whether they will strike later this month.

Fijian Drua becomes the 'national economic engine' in Fiji
The Fijian Drua generated an unprecedented contribution to the nation's gross domestic product during the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

The pill is not set-and-forget medication
The pill can be used safely by most women for decades, but regular check-ins with your prescriber are essential, warn health experts.

Could forestry slash be the answer to our energy woes?
Wood lying rotting in forests has untapped potential as an energy supply to keep companies operational, boilers running and lights on, the Bioenergy Association says.

Tasman, Nelson mayors lobby to delay Carter Holt Harvey sawmill closure
Tasman and Nelson face a massive windfall timber clean-up after recent storms in the area.

Rising costs continue to outpace incomes as Kiwis strive to keep up financially
The struggle is real for everyone, according to Infometrics data.

More Silver Scroll Finalists Announced
Nominees for SOUNZ Contemporary Award, and awards for original music for film and TV series have been revealed.

A digital leap: Papua New Guinea's ambitious journey to a digital government
The journey to a digital government is far from over, but the progress made since 2023 is remarkable, writes Scott Waide.

Black Ferns rookie avoids suspension after red card
Laura Bayfield will be available to face Ireland.

'A relief' not to meet Putin or Kim at WWII commemoration in China, Helen Clark says
The former prime minister has defended attending a commemoration in China to mark 80 years since Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.

Waitangi Treaty, Maori dropped from new English, maths curriculums - educators
Teachers and principals warn the government was erasing decades of progress.

Madness over fruit ice cream, freezers can't stay full
Hundreds lined up and $20,000 was made on the day the fruit ice creams arrived at one Christchurch dairy recently.

Adopted teen girl issued visa to live with suspected people-traffickers
Immigration NZ had concerns due to the number of children adopted by the supporting parent, but could not block the visa.