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NZ First's $1b pledge for oil and gas exploration better spent on renewables - Greenpeace
The party announced it would explore deep sea basins around the country for oil and gas if elected, saying that would shore up the country's fuel security.

Auckland Council ponders ways to increase voter turnout at 2028 elections
Just 29 percent of Auckland voted at last year's local elections and council staff doubt changing the voting method alone would fix that.

Rocket Lab's Latest Deal Puts It on a Collision Course With SpaceX

Struggle to hear at parties? You're not alone
At age 25, Ke-Xin Li could hear clearly in normal situations, but struggled at events where many people were speaking at the same time.

Argentina v Spain: Live updates from the Fifa World Cup final in New Jersey
Follow the action as Argentina and Spain clash in the Fifa World Cup final

Robert Peston found it 'too difficult' returning to Wales after his wife's death
The couple spent a lot of time in Wales, enjoying walks along the coast.

Can NZ First pull off the 'drill baby drill' moment it dreams of?
Analysis - The party is playing the long game - both in building support and policy.

The Open Championship live updates: Ryan Fox in contention for major victory
Live updates of the final round of the Open Championship a Royal Birkdale.

A driver’s licence changed his life. Now the charity that made it possible could be forced to close
A Wellington youth employment charity says its driving school could shut in September after missing out on more than $600,000 in public sector funding.

Award-winning executive faced financial spending probe involving taxpayer funds
Rebecca Keoghan faced a financial spending probe involving taxpayer funds before she became the chair of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s board, Stuff can reveal.

Antonelli wins to extend lead after Russell crashes out
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli re-established a comfortable championship lead with victory in the Belgian Grand Prix while team-mate George Russell crashed out.

Grandmother, 82, wins law change so she can enjoy Happy Hour at care home
Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success.

Are you worried yet?
How do we cope when there is so much bad news around? I'll share my secrets today.

National toll road plan held up even as government faces funding hole
Transport Agency Waka Kotahi admits the plan has been held up by "internal capacity constraints".

'You've done magic on my feet': Trainee healthcare workers fight diabetes amputations
Two Northland women are training to become New Zealand's first "footcare assistants".

'Simplistic' colour-coded school reports get mixed reviews from principals
The Education Review Office has judged schools on a dark green, light green, orange and red scale.

Job website visits slump despite $22m replacement
The Tertiary Education Commission said it spent $21.7m on the project, but the number of users this year had dropped.

Travel Insiders: The Abel Tasman spot Dunedin Airport's boss rates above the rest
Dunedin Airport CEO Daniel De Bobo shares his top travel tips.

New Zealand is a geopolitical chew toy – we need to electrify now
What the hell are we doing leaving the fate of our entire country’s diesel supply in the tiny, tanned hands of a man who couldn’t find us on a map?

Iraq eyes Mediterranean pipeline to reduce Hormuz reliance

Patience, power, perfection - Duckett's record-breaking innings
Ben Duckett rewrites the record books as he scores 141 in the third and final One Day International against India, the highest score by any men's batter in an ODI at Lord's, beating the previous record of 138, set by Sir Viv Richards in 1975.

Has Saka shown Tuchel he's too good to leave out?
Bukayo Saka’s World Cup hat-trick against France reignited the selection debate and Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave him out of the semi-final.