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Fake fashion store scams hit NZ buyers and genuine shops
Online ads for fake clothing stores with New Zealand locations in their names have been surging - with hundreds of complaints to Consumer NZ.

New poll predicts hung parliament, with Labour overtaking National
Centre-left and centre-right tied on 61 seats, according to new Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll.

Half of heart attack patients not treated within accepted timeframes, study finds
The report commissioned by Kia Manawanui Trust suggests half of heart attack patients are not treated within accepted timeframes.

The big questions for Razor ahead of All Blacks’ test against Pumas
The duel between Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie for the All Blacks No 10 jersey is just one big talking point ahead of the Rugby Championship.

The $20 solution: Why small savings beat big stress
Opinion: Why $20 a week buys genuine peace of mind.

Has democracy died in the supercity?
With just a couple of candidates in with a realistic chance of becoming mayor and two councillors standing unopposed, concerns grow about the health of democracy in Auckland.

Verity Johnson: The most galling national myth we tell ourselves, ‘New Zealand’s not racist’
Opinion: On first look, we’re tolerant. We seem chilled out and accepting. But it’s not just acceptance there.

NZ’s worst places for heart care revealed – and people are dying
A major new report has detailed which areas are suffering the worst heart disease rates and workforce shortages.

Archer takes two wickets as Brave dominate Phoenix
England's Jofra Archer gets his Hundred campaign underway by taking two wickets as Southern Brave dominate winless Birmingham Phoenix by nine wickets in the Men's Hundred at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton.

Tube staff face deportation under new visa rules
More than 60 employees who came to the UK on skilled worker visas may have to leave the transport body.

Murder inquiry launched after death in County Down
Police suspect the case might be connected to a serious assault on a priest in a church in the town.

Crystal Palace beat Liverpool in penalty shootout to win the Community Shield
Crystal Palace pulled off another Wembley upset by beating Premier League champions Liverpool to lift the Community Shield.

How many home loan applications are turned down - and why?
Only a small number of people applying for home loans are being turned away - and usually there is a way to get them across the line in future.

New political poll predicts hung Parliament
The Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll also puts Christopher Luxon level with Labour's Chris Hipkins in preferred prime minister ratings.

Sinking millions into Auckland's heritage buildings
Getting people out and home when they're trapped in a war zone is a dangerous and politically delicate task - here is how it is done.

The North American destination giving NZ a run for its money
Annabelle White’s Alaska adventure exceeded expectations and then some

‘There’s no way in hell that was legal’: Residents lose sleep over deafening night roadworks
A West Auckland resident said she was almost falling asleep at the wheel, after many sleepless nights caused by overnight roadworks.

Child sex offender serves full 14-year sentence and still denies offending
Peter Hartley targeted vulnerable teenagers. Victims say he remains a danger and is bound to reoffend.

Brave cruise to victory over struggling Phoenix
Jofra Archer takes two wickets and James Vince scores 41 as Southern Brave comfortably beat Birmingham Phoenix in the men's Hundred.

Billionaire inheritance feud spotlights India's messy family succession
Weeks after Sunjay Kapur's death, the question of succession has become the subject of media speculation.

Aerial footage shows devastation after deadly floods in China
At least 15 people have died and dozens more are missing after flash floods hit Gansu province, local authorities say.