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Pyongyang says it tested new lightweight missile launch system

Fact Check: Video Of Hailstorm Does NOT Show Real Destruction In Indian Cities

Architect brothers moved to a Himalayan town and built a mud villa by hand. It's now a busy Airbnb.

Louise Upston 'comfortable' with rules allowing her to collect $1000 a week to live in own apartment
Upston is the minister responsible for lifting the eligibility threshold for homeowners claiming an accommodation supplement.

Hurricanes rest key players but welcome back ABs No 9
A host of All Blacks, including Ruben Love and Jordie Barrett, are missing from the Hurricanes team but Cam Roigard and Tyrel Lomax return from injury.

Are school zones still worth paying a premium for?
In Auckland and Christchurch, it seems folks will pay above the odds to send their kids to the best state schools... but what do you think about it?

Antlers from poached stags found in Central Otago police search
The prize stags were shot and killed on private land in the Bendigo area earlier this month.

'This isn't Hogwarts': Vanishing lobbying distracts from Government's budget narrative
The Government's agenda for this week is focused on Thursday's Budget, but the House has been distracted, including by a lack of lobbying transparency.

Budget 2026: Health industry hopes for continuation of funding levels
Here's what a few key players in the industry will be looking for when documents land on Thursday.

Relief from GPs after Manage My Health inquiry backs ministry vetting
The Privacy Commissioner's report into the hack of patient portal Manage My Health has called for the vetting of providers to be done centrally, through the Ministry of Health.

Antlers found in home after two prize stags killed on private land in Otago
Two youths have been referred to the youth justice process after two prize stags were illegally shot and killed on private land in Bendigo, Central Otago.

Government seeks advice on recovering $2.75m Moana Pasifika loan
Sport Minister Mark Mitchell says the government is exploring options to recover millions in taxpayer funding still owed by Moana Pasifika.

Here's what OCR decision means for home loan rates
Short-term home loan rates are likely to feel the most immediate impact of the Reserve Bank's move on Wednesday to keep the official cash rate on hold.

A ‘humiliating day’ for minister, Labour says, as she U-turns on bill a day after introducing it
“I very seldom see a minister having to eat humble pie that fast,” Labour leader Chris Hipkins said.

Retired Christchurch pharmacist named as victim in fatal Tekapo crash
A retired Christchurch pharmacist has been named by police following a fatal crash near Tekapo on Sunday.

Samsung workers approve pay deal, shares surge

Analysis-Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea, emboldening unions

‘Ghost town’: Locals frustrated as ‘seemingly completed’ cycleway and playgrounds remain blocked off
Three new playgrounds are fully fenced off from the public, while a cycleway is also blocked and fenced off at the Carrington Development in Auckland.

One NZ calls for long-term telecom investment policy
Rising demand and tighter economics are squeezing network spending, with One NZ warning New Zealanders could feel slower progress in coverage and resilience.

Xero backs nationwide sleep drive for business owners
Poor sleep and stress are eroding productivity for New Zealand business owners, prompting a free week-long challenge backed by Xero.

'Digital colonisation': West Papuan activist targeted in fake AI-generated reel
A West Papuan independence activist says AI-generated fake footage of her and her words has been used to spread disinformation on social media.

Climate briefing note sent to PM's chief policy adviser, it has been revealed
The staffer received a document from Fonterra and Z Energy that made suggestions for a potential law change.

Driver wrongfully fired after refusing drug test sparked by 'erratic driving' allegation
A logistics company has been ordered to pay thousands to a long-serving driver after firing him based on an unverified text message allegation.