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Another OCR cut on the cards, but how many more?
The Reserve Bank will resume cutting interest rates this week, but whether there will be any more remains an open question.

The issue that is ‘not going to go away’ for the coalition
Five unions are launching a High Court challenge against the Government over pay equity.

Bindi Irwin 'genuinely healing' after 13 years of endometriosis pain
Her story has reignited conversations about the condition that affects about one in ten women.

Emergency services responding to suspected chlorine leak at poultry plant in Christchurch
Firefighters and St John are responding to a suspected chlorine leak at the Tegel poultry plant in Christchurch's Hei Hei.

Stuntman set on fire for Pink Floyd album cover dies aged 88
A Missouri care home announces the death of Hollywood stuntman Ronnie Rondell, who featured on the cover of Pink Floyd's 1975 album Wish You Were Here.

Tourism operator's plea to let tourists over 35 work in New Zealand
Currently, working holiday visas are available to people aged between 18- and 35-years-old.

Swatch sorry for 'slanted eyes' ad after China uproar
The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say.

One taken to hospital after suspected chlorine leak at Christchurch food plant
The suspected chlorine leak took place at Tegels Food plant in Hei Hei on Monday afternoon.

From Sir Sean with love: The legacy that is helping young filmmakers
A foundation set up in Sir Sean's name helps give young people a start in the film industry.

Buffalo family stranded in Sicily due to Air Canada strike

Israel Railways settles with Paralympic medalist over gender discrimination case

Teens try to steal hundreds of dollars' worth of chocolate from supermarket
A member of the public was assaulted when they tried to stop four teenagers at an Auckland supermarket.

Kiwi cancer survivor celebrates ‘second chance at life’ at World Transplant Games
Leukaemia survivor Josh Komen said the opening day of the World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany gave him an emotional experience that went far beyond sport.

She covered up his abuse and he eventually murdered her, the Crown says
Initially police believed the woman had died of a “medical event” - but a post-mortem examination revealed a catalogue of injuries and blunt force trauma to her head

PM skips Coalition of the Willing meeting
The virtual meeting chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was held at 1am NZ time.

UN letter: PM firm with ministers on who should be sending responses
The PM says he has made it "pretty clear" to his ministers how they should handle correspondence with the UN.

Liquidation of Wellington event hire company, Hiremaster, concerns industry
Wellington company Hiremaster had been in business for more than 70 years

Rotorua hapu trust expand affordable rental initiative
An affordable rental initiative is being expanded by a Rotorua hapu trust, which hopes to get more of its whanau into home ownership.

I used to 'sprint' to the freezer for ice cream - now I'm a strength coach
Wellness coach, personal trainer & yoga teacher Rachel Grunwell on why everyone needs to lift heavy stuff.

‘Out of touch’: Disability community angry at minister’s social media post
The disabled community say families are struggling after cuts to funding.

Teens who tried to flee supermarket with $700 worth of stolen treats meet sticky ending
Staff at the Auckland store reported seeing a group of youths filling bags with products, including chocolate.

Love, laughter, tears: What to expect from Ozzy film
The hour-long programme will be an "uplifting" tribute to the Black Sabbath singer, producers say.