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Government unveils plan to lift international student enrolments
The government aimes to lift enrolments to 119,000 and is extending work rights for eligible student-visa holders.

Part of Great North Road shuts as fire engulfs church at Auckland school
Auckland drivers are being warned to expect delays on Great North Road after the fire in Avondale

Early morning fire at Auckland school church closes roads, school
St Mary’s Catholic School in Avondale has reportedly closed for the day after the early morning blaze.

ACT's campaign calculus to 'keep the government' and keep its edge
Analysis: The party's challenge this term has been - and remains - how to stand apart from its coalition partners without pulling apart the government.

Auckland school closed for day after fire engulfs church
Fire and Emergency said the church at St Mary's Catholic School was well ablaze when they arrived.

Movie remakes are becoming 'beyond ridiculous'
Opinion - No mode of cinema has ever felt more craven and creatively bereft than live action remakes of animation - these abominations are anti-cinema and anti-art, writes Dominic Corry.

All Blacks: How French will target upset in Hamilton
Having mixed his selections in the two tests, France coach Fabien Galthie is expected to pick his best XV to give the All Blacks a black eye in Hamilton.

Outdated alcohol guidelines understate health risks, ministry documents reveal
Efforts to update official the alcohol advice were halted after lobbyists complained.

Merlier wins sprint finish as Van der Poel denied epic breakaway triumph
Tim Merlier wins stage nine of the Tour de France in a sprint finish as Mathieu van der Poel's hopes of an audacious breakaway victory are dashed inside the final kilometre.

Glitter, face paint and crazy hats: Euro 2025 fans take over Switzerland
Some of the best fan moments from the tournament in Switzerland.

Murdered by his carer: Inquest into death of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz starts today
An inquest into the death of a 5-year-old who was killed by his carer in 2021 is due to get under way today.

The ‘wild, unpredictable’ flood that ripped through a small Motueka Valley settlement
A "flash flood" has carved a path of destruction through the small rural settlement, sending weary residents back to square one.

Amanda Masono eyes Atolls seat in Bougainville's election
Masono, who entered parliament in 2020 after winning one of the three seats reserved for women, is campaigning alongside men for an open seat once held by her father.

Prisoner deaths in double-bunk cells puts process under scrutiny
The deaths of two inmates in double-bunked cells means the process will be examined part of the independent Corrections Inspectorate's death in custody investigations.

ACT leader blames identity politics, previous government for setting NZ 'against each other'
ACT supporters are calling on their party to stick to its values as it takes stock during the halfway point of the political term.

Death without a will, and the mess left behind
There are some horror stories about the wreckage left behind when people die without leaving a will, but now something watertight is easier to draw up than ever before.

Tasman cleans up after flooding: 'So many heartbreaking sights'
Dozens of people remain in emergency accommodation and hundreds of flood-damaged properties still have to be assessed.

Wimbledon 2025 men’s final live updates: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz tied one set each
Live updates of the men’s final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon.

'How did he do that?!' - Alcaraz's stunning set-point winner
Carlos Alcaraz wraps up a brilliant rally with a stunning return to win the first set against Jannik Sinner in the men's singles final at Wimbledon 2025.

Gisèle Pelicot given France's highest award
Pelicot was named knight of the Legion of Honour on a list announced ahead of France's Bastille Day.