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Man missed years of prostate cancer testing, commission finds
A medical centre did not test a man for prostate cancer as regularly as requested, missed several years altogether and failed to tell him that results indicated the cancer had returned.

On the Up: 76-year-old crosses Hawke’s Bay Marathon finish line in pursuit of 200
'Crossing the line is the ultimate achievement - finishing is winning.'

Cambridge house fire victim Navaeh Ngamoki-Porter honoured with haka from Rototuna Junior High
Navaeh Ngamoki-Porter, 14, was rescued from the burning building, but later died.

The Governor General is deep in the DNA of Parliament
Former Governor General Sir Anand Satyanand talks about the role's relationship with Parliament and the Executive, and its use as a guard-rail for democracy.

Mayor goes cap in hand for new bridge
Victor Luca is seeking community support for his proposal for a second river crossing for Whakatane.

Outsourcing deal at Spark expected to see net loss of about 80 jobs
The partnership between Spark and Nokia was expected to “accelerate the use of AI and automation and contribute to reduced network operating costs”.

Wellington man arrested after more than $650k in assets seized in FBI-led crypto bust
Police seized assets worth more than $650,000 after man arrested for his alleged involvement in an international cryptocurrency scam.

No new measles cases, Health NZ says
Health NZ will provide another update later this week.

Luxon and Willis hold post-Cabinet media conference ahead of Budget
The government is proposing tax changes it says will bring in more foreign investment.

Labour asks Auditor General to consider cost burden in school lunches probe
Labour has requested an inquiry by the Auditor General into the school lunch programme to go even further.

Ardie, Moana and the power of belief
Ardie Savea has every right to say 'I told you so' after turning Moana Pasifika from pretenders to contenders.

Meth, booze and psychedelic drugs: Auckland arsonist Corena Flavell jailed for fire that destroyed Parnell lodge
She predicted to a friend she would burn the place down, then she followed through.

Food insecurity in Porirua: 'There's real pressure on our whanau'
There has been a big spike in the number of whanau reaching out for essential supplies, says a marae in Porirua offering foodbank services.

Former top cop granted gagging order preventing publication of objectionable material allegations
Jevon McSkimming’s lawyer sought an emergency injunction on Friday, after Stuff asked him for comment regarding the nature of the alleged objectionable material.

CEN - Despatch of Manawa Scheme Booklet
Contact Energy Limited (Contact) refers to the market announcement made by Manawa Energy Limited (Manawa) today. Manawa has despatched the notice of meeting and scheme booklet (Scheme Booklet)

RNZ gagged by former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming
After winning a rare superinjunction over the weekend, Jevon McSkimming has been granted an emergency injunction blocking media from reporting the nature of allegedly objectionable material found on his computer.

Man charged over bus crash that injured five students
A 59-year-old man is facing a charge of careless driving causing injury after a bus crashed into a tree in South Auckland earlier this month, injuring five students.

New Zealand's largest te reo Maori only netball event thriving on the court
A kaupapa Maori netball tournament is committed to creating a space where te reo Maori is the norm - on and off the court.

Young Grower of the Year 2025: Lydia Goodman wins Central Otago regional title
Raised on a beef and dairy farm in England, Lydia Goodman swapped cows for cherries.