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Splinters and splits: New World shoppers hit out at ‘sold out’ promo item
Complaints have been raised about the quality of the chopping boards included in a New World promotion.

First names revealed for the return of WOMAD Aotearoa 2027
A mix of local and overseas acts are on the bill for the international festival, which is back in 2027 after a year of "rest".

Bolt.new launches Forge for Pro users with open models
Developers get 50 times more open-model usage at no extra cost, as Bolt.new seeks to curb dependence on costly closed AI systems.

Gisborne District Council says government knows it's cash-strapped during storm recovery
Local MP Dana Kirkpatrick insists the council has not asked her for help to address damage.

Police officer facing charges over alleged $18 million fraud
The man - who was suspended from duty in December 2025 - has been charged with 70 offences which occurred over a 10-year period.

Pahiatua Medical Centre staff threaten resignations unless under-resourcing addressed
Sixteen staff members want the Primary Health Organisation to step in by the end of next week or they will walk.

Teen was arrested over alleged robbery. Police say she then encountered the same victim again
A 14-year-old accused of a violent Takapuna robbery is facing further allegations after police say the same victim was targeted again weeks later.

Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?
Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.

The Papers: King's 'astonishing outburst' and 'heartbreak' after search for missing Noah
Several of today's papers splash on the Palace's response to Earl Spencer's claim in his upcoming book about his sister Diana.

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Counties Manukau host Otago to kick off round eight of the NPC
Follow live coverage of the NPC round 8 clash between Counties Manukau and Otago.

Five Karangahape Road venues lose their liquor licences after police intervention
Among the five is the iconic Family Bar - a staple among Auckland's rainbow communities for more than 20 years.

Election 2026: Political parties debate key issues facing NZ’s health system
The Patient Safety Forum is taking place at Auckland's Fickling Convention Centre tonight.

Report slams FENZ for wrong answers, spending $275,000 on PR and lawyers
The organisation is accused of providing an "extraordinary amount" of incorrect information, creating a perception that its leaders were trying to mislead an inquiry into the nation's fire engine fleet.

Police admit to using AI on photograph posted to their social media
A guitar worth over $4000 was returned three years after being stolen, but an officer appeared to be posing with a much cheaper bass.

Award-winning cop charged over alleged $18 million fraud
A serving officer is suspended and facing 70 charges. He has pleaded not guilty.

‘Comrade’ Luxon wins the first supermarket race
ANALYSIS: A once radical proposal is, thanks to the election, becoming the mainstream consensus.

Te Pati Maori co-leader kicked out of the House after using c-word
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has been kicked out of the House after admitting to using the c-word.

More than 1,000 children killed in Bangladesh measles outbreak
Until March this year, Bangladesh had made "substantial progress" towards eliminating measles.