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‘Major reforms’ for building consent system planned
Plans are being made to replace the Building Consent Authority system with a new model, which the government says will “incentivise innovation.“

Judging java a bitter-sweet sensation
Mike Boyd is getting ready to judge the country’s top baristas as they grind it out in Upper Hutt at the 2024 Aotearoa Barista Championships.

Building consent reforms are 'new era' for construction industry - Property Council
The government is looking at changes to the building consent system - including who is liable when properties are defective.

Five injured in Canterbury forest crash
The single-vehicle crash left three seriously injured and a further two moderately injured.

Mediawatch: Turning point for Australia's ABC
Mediawatch talks to the boss of Australia's public broadcaster about what it's up to - and up against - across the Tasman.

One person injured in Whangarei home invasion
Three people broke into a house in Te Kamo just before 9pm on Saturday, police say.

Police to refuse 'inappropriate' requests for help as part of mental health pullback
On some occasions, police say they receive calls from hospitals for help they believe should not involve them.

Mary Lou McDonald promises reunification minister if elected taoiseach
Addressing the annual Sinn Féin ard fheis (conference) Mary Lou McDonald told delegates that unity referendums are coming.

'Guardiola the innovator begins solving Rodri puzzle'
Pep Guardiola describes his midfield as "magnificent" as he begins to plot Manchester City's season without injured midfielder Rodri.

Southland innovator’s bipod products gets ultimate SEAL of approval
Ethan Todd’s Backlanz hunting rifle accessories have proven so popular he’s even received orders from the US Navy - home of the famous Navy SEALs.

Road closed for hours by crash in Palmerston North
A person has been seriously injured in the crash on State Highway 3.

Trump escalates dark rhetoric against immigrants, Harris
At one point the former president admitted: "This is a dark speech."

'It's the worst moment the country has passed through'

Labour MP resigns over gifts row and Iran warns Israel over assassination

Watch: Chelsea’s young gun creates Premier League history
Chelsea knew it was getting a talented player by signing Cole Palmer from Manchester City last year. But maybe not this good.

Hollywood's big boom has gone bust
Productions are down by about 40% and entertainment industry employees say they can't find work.

Five in hospital after Canterbury crash
Seven people have been taken to hospital following a single-vehicle crash in Canterbury.

Kiribati to vote for president on 25 October
Notices were published by electoral districts across the country on Friday.

Russia's Lavrov warns West against 'fight to victory with a nuclear power'
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov took aim at backers of Ukraine who support Kyiv's peace proposal.

'The steelworks is our identity - we are the steel town'
With the closing of Port Talbot's blast furnaces, locals say the future is still unclear for their hometown.

'So gifted' - is 'unbelievable' Palmer England's best player?
Match of the Day's Gary Lineker, Micah Richards and Theo Walcott analyse Cole Palmer's "unbelievable" performance for Chelsea against Brighton.

'A world record?' What is the secret to Brentford's first-minute goals?
Turning up late, even by a minute, to see Brentford in the Premier League is not advised - given their knack for early goals.