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Watch: Peters promises compulsory 10% KiwiSaver and tax cuts
The party leader says making KiwiSaver compulsory would be his first move, if it gained power.

Northland College partners with Ngapuhi for charter school plan
The Kaikohe school says it desperately needs to do something to lift achievement for its predominently Maori students.

How world media reacted to All Blacks' win over Springboks
The All Blacks have stepped up to the plate, dishing a dramatic 24-17 blow to the Spring Boks.

Why NZ's new Seahawk maritime helicopters cost $400 million each
New Zealand is buying five new Seahawk maritime helicopters from the US for $400 million each, when Australia recently paid $82m each for the same choppers.

Tamaki Makaurau by-election: Low turnout not a surprise, says political scientist
While the Tamaki Makaurau by-election turnout was low, it could have been worse, a political scientist says.

West Coast to get an aged care village: 'a win for all generations' - mayor
A proposal to build the West Coast region's only aged care village will benefit all ages in the region, a local mayor says.

Granny flat battle: 11 months, $38,000 and counting, and still no consent
A Waikato couple say they are at the wits end after ongoing requests for further information that have repeatedly stalled their consent applications to build a granny flat.

Recap: Black Ferns get revenge over Ireland in pool C decider
Look at live coverage of the women’s Rugby World Cup pool C match.

A 'complete distrust' between Deaf community and police
Members of the Deaf community say there has been a "history of mistreatment" when it comes to dealing with the judicial system.

South Africa fall to 24-6 as Archer dominates
England make a sensational start with the ball as South Africa fall to 24-6 in their chase of 415 runs in the third One Day International in Southampton.

Stargazers wake early for glimpse of blood moon
The total lunar eclipse was visible across New Zealand before dawn.

Thousands take to the streets against methamphetamines in French Polynesia
More than 6500 protesters took to the streets over the weekend to oppose the growing influence of methamphetamines, which is believed to have created 30,000 addicts, including children.

Are we all stuffed?
The doomsayers are out in force these days but are they right?

Australian marae gains $1m from Australian government
Construction of Australia's first ever marae could start in a few months after support from the Australian federal government.

New Zealand polytechnics had double the students a decade ago
Figures show only four institutes in the country have more full-time students now.

Hundreds of thousands charged late fees on power bills, Consumer NZ says
Power companies are now obliged to tell any customers struggling to pay their bills about plans that might suit them better - but many of those doing it tough may not have thought to ask, an advocate says.

Trump family adds $1.3B of crypto wealth in span of weeks

Docs to decide on whether to strike again
The senior doctors' union is expected to announce Monday morning whether its members will strike for over deadlocked pay negotiations.

The Wellington: The new Kiwi-Irish pub in the heart of Paris
From Picton to Paris, Kunal Garg wants to bring pub culture to France.

Private hospital outsourcing plan: 16,000 procedures before end of June
The government has exceeded the first target of the Elective Boost programme by more than 50 percent.

'Positive' communications with gangs after violence - police
Police in Hawke's Bay say they remain in frequent contact with gang leaders following four arrests over the weekend.