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Signing date announced for final design contract for Wellington's Golden Mile
Ground was broken back in April, despite construction contracts not being signed for the entire project.

Consultation for proposal to cut crayfish catch limits off Northland's east coast begins
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says the options include seasonal or year-round closures to commercial harvesting of spiny rock lobster.

'Full sovereignty and independence': New Caledonia’s FLNKS reject France’s Bougival project
New Caledonia's pro-independence front on Wednesday confirmed its "block" rejection of the document outlining the French territory's political future.

Central Pulse lose second Silver Ferns star to Australia
Maddy Gordon will be joining Kelly Jackson in Queensland.

Seymour’s ‘lockdown overlords’ Robertson and Verrall hit back at claims of avoiding Covid inquiry
Labour’s health spokesperson said the decision against further hearings was made by the Commission.

What we learned from Taylor Swift's first-ever podcast interview
If there's one thing male sports fans want, "it's more of me," the NFL footballer's girlfriend joked.

Five times more Maori nurses needed to meet population and health needs - report
It would mean increasing the number of Maori nurses entering the workforce from 300 a year to almost 1650.

High hopes for new biofuel's impact on shipping emissions
A new biofuel is making waves in the shipping sector and could help exporters reduce their transport emissions.

Dame Lydia Ko voices support for campaign to 'save' Auckland's Takapuna Golf Course
In July, Auckland Council confirmed it would proceed with converting half of the course into flood storage, rejecting the community proposal to maintain the entire course.

Wellington Council's sludge plant could blow out to $500m
The sludge minimisation facility is under construction at Moa Point and is expected to be completed next year.

Cinema software firm Vista Group trims interim losses
The company says the results reflect its focus on scaling Vista Cloud, designed to modernise and streamline cinema operations.

The new America’s Cup team to offset British billionaire’s bitter exit
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s row with Sir Ben Ainslie was leading to separate British teams, but another nation could have two boats competing in Naples in 2027.

Injured All Blacks player to return in NPC after 10-week absence
Asafo Aumua will make his long-awaited return from injury on the same day the All Blacks are scheduled to play Argentina in Córdoba.

‘I just screamed’: Auckland couple claim Lotto windfall
A North Auckland couple are celebrating a $1 million Lotto windfall after a spur-of-the-moment ticket purchase.

Merkle Aotearoa names Stéphan Willemse Head of Digital Experience
Merkle Aotearoa has appointed Stéphan Willemse as Head of Digital Experience to enhance customer experience through innovative, integrated digital solutions.

Electricity Authority launches probe of energy pricing
The investigation follows concerns raised by the Northern Infrastructure Forum and other organisations.

Busting common myths about breasts and bras
Breasts are 'sisters, not twins'. So while your bra is symmetrical, it's normal your breasts aren't.

Neil Finn: 'I just wanted it to feel like you were going out to a club'
The legendary musician's Infinity Sessions are back this week with ten New Zealand artists playing live in the intimate setting of Finn's Roundhead Studios in Auckland.