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Would buying BNZ actually help New Zealanders?
New Zealand First might want the government to buy back BNZ and meld it with Kiwibank - but there's limited evidence that it would work.

Live: Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford to make education announcement
The PM and the Education Minister will take questions following the announcement in Lower Hutt.

Virtual vs. physical firewalls: A practical guide for modern networks
Hybrid networks need the right mix of hardware and software firewalls to avoid bottlenecks, gaps and policy drift.

Trevi triple-dipper: Why does this Kiwi keep swimming in Rome’s famous fountain?
A New Zealander has been caught on video taking a dip in Rome’s Trevi Fountain - and it does not appear to be his first time.

Probe launched into fatal crash of chopper owned by Wallis family members
The helicopter involved in the crash that saw two people die is owned by family members of late aviation pioneer Sir Tim Wallis.

Worker called ‘hot boss’ and told to lock office door wins $20k payout
An account manager was subjected to an escalating pattern of late-night calls and erratic messages from a candidate.

How 'force of energy & positivity' Hastings left indelible mark on rugby
Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings was a colossus on and off the field, writes Tom English.

England 'go to the trenches' to silence doubters
England's had to "go to the trenches" during their Women's Six Nations title defence and "fronted up" to prove to their doubters wrong, says captain Meg Jones.

Waste carrier licences to be tightened as part of illegal dumping crackdown
The proposed changes come after a cow named Beau Vine got approved for a waste removal licence.

Budget 2026: Chris Bishop announces social housing overhaul with potential duration limits, changes to how need assessed
The major reform programme will change how New Zealand's social housing scheme works.

Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua lament blown referee call in loss to Western Force
Zac Lomax's contentious late try deprived the Fijians of their second road win of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Jury 'must be sure' Hayden Tasker had murderous intent when killing police officer Lyn Fleming, trial told
Senior Sergeants Lyn Fleming and Adam Ramsay were on foot patrol in the early hours of New Year's Day last year when they were hit by a car driven by Hayden Tasker.

Watch: Ex-Kiwi sprinter clocks hot 100m time - again
Eddie Osei-Nketia, who represents Australia after switching allegiances from New Zealand, clocked an eye-watering wind-assisted time of 9.74 seconds in the 100m.

Gentrack half year profit and revenue down as new deals delayed
The utilities and airport software firm reports decreased profit and revenue in six months to March, as two new client deals delayed.

Third Corrections deputy chief executive under scrutiny
Concerns have been raised about the staffer's leadership.

Watch: Furious Rory McIlroy in X-rated outburst at heckler
Rory McIlroy appeared to have a fan ejected during the closing stages of the US PGA Championship after shouting “shut the f--- up” following a pro-USA heckle.

Call issues reported across One NZ mobile network
Downdetector is showing a spike in reports of One NZ mobile problems, with users reporting issues making and receiving calls.

Fans fury as West Ham on brink of drop - how have they got here?
It was less than three years ago that West Ham were lifting a European trophy in Prague. But they are now on the verge of relegation from Premier League.

Early intervention and tougher action against parents to tackle youth crime
The measures aim to prevent reoffending but campaigners say they fall short of the "ambitious action" needed.