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National pledges to reduce foreign aid, use money to increase Pharmac's budget and extend free cancer screening
If re-elected the National Party would reduce foreign aid outside the Pacific and use the money to uplift Pharmac's medicine budge.

Remembering the lost Chinese market gardens that once fed Auckland
More than a century ago, central Auckland was home to gardens cultivated by migrants.

Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52
She was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance.

Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
His last book, Adam and Eve, is set to release this month.

Election 2026: National promises to cut foreign aid to boost Pharmac's budget, cancer screenings
The policy touches on the turf of both its coalition partners.

Why George Gregan has been blown away by an 11-test Wallabies halfback
He only made his test debut a little over a year ago and has just 11 caps for the Wallabies, but halfback Ryan Lonergan has already impressed great Wallabies No.9 George Gregan so much he views him as one of Australia’s most valuable players.

‘Layers of failings’: Crown opens Loafers Lodge manslaughter case
Four people are on trial over alleged “layers of failings” in fire safety at Loafers Lodge.

Keyfactor appoints ex-CyberArk CEO amid USD $1bn raise
The investment will fund product development and international expansion as Keyfactor moves beyond USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue.

'We need to be on the tables: Pacific women call for greater voice at climate talks
As climate leaders gather in Fiji for Pre-COP31, a new study reveals how excluding women from decision-making tables leaves critical needs overlooked.

Vanuatu women win MSG Cup title in tribute to sea tragedy victims
Vanuatu's women's national football team has secured a historic first MSG Prime Minister's Cup title after defeating defending champions Papua New Guinea on penalties.

Police finish search of house where missing man had been living
Braydon Hepworth was last seen on England Street in Christchurch on 14 September.

Jeffrey Archer: successful novelist, disgraced politician and convicted liar
Politician and best-selling author whose career was mired in scandal and disgrace.

Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76
The musician received five Oscar nominations, and soundtracked dozens of memorable nature films.

British Museum boss 'sorry' for Bayeux Tapestry visitor issues
Changes to how visitors see the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition were made after concerns over long queues and overcrowding.

Tower's large-event claims lower than expected, insurer upgrades earnings guidance
The insurer now expects underlying net profit after tax of between $69 million and $79m for the year to the end of September.

Election 2026: National coming for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, foreign aid to pay for health policies
It will put National in Winston Peters' firing line.

Sandesh came to New Zealand for a better future. Six months later, tragedy struck
Sandesh Singh moved to Queenstown hoping to work hard and support his family back home in India. Six months later, they are preparing to bring him home for the final time.

Red Beach surf club gets solar boost to cut power bills
Rising electricity costs had been squeezing the volunteer-run club's budget, but the new system should save NZD $9,338 a year.

Are right-brained people really more creative? What science tells us
The science behind this idea goes all the way back to the 1860s. That's when French doctor Paul Broca found speech was controlled mainly by the left side of the brain.

All Black veterans add power to pack
The All Blacks have called up a pair of veterans as they hope to physically overwhelm the Wallabies.