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Promises to ban paywave surcharges 'going nowhere'
The government said it would axe surcharges by May to "put money back into Kiwi's pockets".

Calls for tougher penalties to stop roaming, aggressive dogs
That's in the wake of a woman being killed by a pack of three dogs in Northland, the fourth fatal dog attack in New Zealand in the last four years.

Plan for controversial seabed mining operation off Taranaki coast abandoned
The company that has been trying to establish a seabed mining operation in the South Taranaki Bight since 2013 has withdrawn their application for a fast-track consent.

Wastewater may be flowing to a Coromandel beach after sinkhole forms
The council says people should not to swim, fish or collect shellfish in the area around where the stream discharges until further notice.

The House: Turning back time through law
Parliament is considering a law that changes what was legal in the past. Retrospective law-making is allowed, but rare and controversial.

Labour MP Kieran McAnulty ordered to leave the House after challenging Speaker
It follows a "racist" comment NZ First leader Winston Peters made that didn't result in any consequence, the Labour MP says.

Nearly 3000 new homes and a retail precinct given green light in Queenstown
RCL Homestead Bay Limited lodged an application to fast-track its project in June 2025. On Thursday, Bishop announced the bid had been successful.

Trump moves US to brink of war with Iran, possible strikes ‘closer than many people realise’
Warplanes and refuelling tankers are pouring into the region as several US media outlets suggest American forces could be ready to strike Iran as soon as this weekend.

AI fears and future hopes: This is what Stuff readers think about jobs and automation
Stuff readers have shared sharply divided views on AI, with some warning it could reshape livelihoods, while others say technological change has always forced workers to adapt.

How a tiny fish could lead to treatment for a painful, chronic condition
A new discovery involving the larva of zebrafish shows promise for treating or preventing painful lymphoedema.

Proofpoint revamps global channel with new Partner Network
Proofpoint overhauls its channel with a new Partner Network, adding richer incentives, deal protection and AI-focused services for partners.

The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables

The teacher who won $1m for turning India's slums into open-air classrooms

A Kenyan school like no other may be an African education blueprint

Defence challenges doctor’s evidence in medical child abuse trial
Under cross-examination, the doctor agreed she did not witness any tampering by the mother.

New Zealand Defence Force rescues two people stranded at sea south of Tonga
The men were found floating in a small wooden boat after departing Tongatapu ten days ago.

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple appeals 'excessive' jail sentence
His laywer argues jailing the 85-year-old for 26 months was unfair given his age, bail conditions and cognitive impairment.

Goodbye VPNs, Hello cloud-delivered Zero Trust
SonicWall’s Cloud Secure Edge promises easy, cloud-delivered Zero Trust to replace ageing VPNs with simpler, stronger remote access.

Hamilton-to-Auckland train Te Huia trial extended to June 2027
Te Huia has been given an extra year to prove itself.

Super Rugby talking points: Will NZ Rugby listen to Blues coach’s stern warning?
As All Blacks Dalton Papali’i and Dallas McLeod prepare to walk out the door, NZ Rugby should be prepared to heed the advice from an experienced coach.

‘I’m not sorry’: Winston Peters accuses those who have called him racist of being ‘pearl clutchers’
NZ First leader Winston Peters has taken to social media, accusing those who have called him racist of being “pearl clutchers”.