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'Threat to democracy': Indonesian filmmaker decries military crackdown on documentary
An Indonesian filmmaker says the crackdown by authorities on his West Papua documentary in some parts of the country is a threat to democracy.

Labrador attacked by group of dogs on Palmerston North walking track
"I just wanted to get Levi away from the dogs, I did not think about anything else."

Budget 2026: What schools, universities and early childhood educators are looking for
The government goes into this week's Budget with an ambitious change programme for schools.

‘Am I paralysed?’: Rugby player survives terrifying head injury, vows never to play again
A Nelson rugby player who feared he had been paralysed after a heavy on-field collision says the terrifying moment has reshaped his life, his family priorities and his future in the sport.

‘Some things are priceless’: Town’s water tower to survive, but $2.5m cost causes division
Passionate remarks have been publicly made both ways following the planned restoration to Cambridge’s water tower.

Town’s proposed mosque upgrade sparks online opposition from locals
Misinformation about the development in Taupo has been spread on social media.

Auckland bus attack: Police urge public to stop sharing video of assault
A video that appears to show a woman being assaulted by a group of young people has been circulating on social media.

St Mirren survive - will interim McLeish get the job now?
Interim manager Craig McLeish has not been fancied for the St Mirren job permanently. But after keeping the club up amid a rollercoaster season, will that change?

Shaw signs new Man City deal after contract U-turn
Man City striker Khadija Shaw signs a new four-year contract with the club, just days after it looked like she would be leaving the WSL champions this summer.

GB's Boulter scrapes into French Open second round
Great Britain's Katie Boulter reaches the French Open second round, grinding out a gruelling win over American wildcard Akasha Urhobo.

RBNZ expected to leave official cash rate unchanged at 2.25%
The Reserve Bank is expected to hold official cash rate steady at 2.25 percent

'Didn't believe it': Dayforce optimising people management
Payroll headaches eased at Retail Apparel Group as Dayforce linked time and attendance with pay, cutting manual fixes and boosting morale.

Government looking at centralising back-office operations to save billions
Documents show the government is looking at centralising back-office operations like human resources, payroll and IT systems.

Gulf Harbour trial: Police officer describes odour and hand as body found
Shulai Wang's body was found in layers of plastic bags floating near the Gulf Harbour marina in March 2024 by a member of the public.

Watch: The forty-foot playoff putt that fooled everyone
Doc Redman had given up, but as he turned and walked away, the miracle putt finally dropped.

Pedestrian dies overnight from critical injuries sustained in Red Beach van crash
A male pedestrian has died in Auckland City Hospital overnight following a critical crash with a van on Whangaparaoa Road.

Three on the run after diesel trailer stolen from Feilding industrial yard
Three offenders are on the run after a diesel trailer was stolen from a Feilding industrial property overnight and later found dumped by a stream.

Prediction for weighty rate rises on the horizon
There are fears some hefty mortgage interest rate rises coming based on recent movements in wholesale rates.

Prime Minister showing no interest in changing housing allowance for MPs
Meanwhile, Chris Hipkins says some perks are "very hard to justify" after reports minister Louise Upston gets a $1000 a week to live in her own apartment.

Ruud 'like a zombie' as he feared heatstroke in tough Paris win
Former finalist Casper Ruud overcomes struggles with the stifling Paris heat to reach the second round of the French Open.