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Politicians clash over best way to fix health system
Labour and National had differing opinions on how to fix the system - but both agree the biggest issue is access.

Bougainville's Toroama accuses PNG of breaching Melanesian Agreement
Bougainville has accused Papua New Guinea's government of breaching the landmark agreement between the two parties, and called for United Nations support.

Jeremy Clarkson announces cancer diagnosis in documentary series
The former Top Gear presenter did not clarify what type of cancer he had been diagnosed with.

Parent prosecuted for truancy fails to show at court hearing
The associate education minister says 36 parents have been liable for prosecution over child truancy.

Minister 'shocked' by relaxed approach taken to public accountability by government agencies
Brooke van Velden has told a scrutiny hearing of the low effort she says the DIA's monitoring team puts in to its role with Fire and Emergency.

Axe-wielding officer rescues trapped driver from sinking car
Three Auckland maritime officers plunged into the water after a vehicle slipped beneath the surface at Okahu Bay.

Rapist Adrian Waa declined parole
A convicted rapist with a history of serious violence has been denied parole, but wil be seen again at the end of the year.

Rocket Lab Stock Sinks After SpaceX IPO. If You’re In It for the Long Haul, Buy the Dip.

Australian firm's involvement in school curriculum rewrite comes under scrutiny
NZ companies were not offered the job because the ministry was already working with Learning First, the Education and Workforce Select Committee has heard.

Here’s what happened last time England played Croatia at the World Cup
Eight years ago, at a packed-out venue in London, Lloyd Burr had a beer thrown in his face on live TV. He relives the moment that’s made him hate Croydon forever.

TAB to have a say in ‘determining’ future of Auckland’s Avondale Racecourse
Racing at Avondale is scheduled to end in July, with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing set to consolidate racing in Auckland at Ellerslie and Pukekohe.

New Microsoft Teams feature raises privacy concerns
The use of the employee data collected needs to be considered, warns Auckland University's Alex Baird.

What does Iran war deal mean for New Zealand interest rates?
An apparent end to the conflict in the Middle East], and the fall in oil prices, may not be enough to stop official cash rate hikes.

Farm animals need a new home as SPCA seeks fosters
Pigs, goats, and miniature horses are on the list of animals looking for homes, as well as hundreds of cats and dogs.

North Island wool fetches highest price in three decades at Napier auction
Higher demand for wool is being driven by several factors, including the conflict in Iran.

'Unstable' Tasmanian devil found after 15 days on the run

Soccer-Merlin the duck: From Mexico City streets to World Cup stardom

Canada's Remote Lake Oasis Is A Picture-Perfect Camping Spot With Excellent Fishing

German military expects rise in animal testing projects by 2029

Putin invites ASEAN leaders to summit as G7 meets in France

Rocket Lab vs. Redwire: 1 Stock Has the Stronger Growth Story for the Next Decade

Farmers feeling positive despite cost concerns: Rabobank
Sheep and beef farmers were the most positive and horticulturalists the most negative, the survey found.

Waste firm chases fast-track nod for Dome Valley dump
The new Auckland dump would replace the Redvale landfill, consented to take rubbish only until the end of 2028.

All Blacks wing returns to Chiefs starting team for Super Rugby final
Leroy Carter will start on right wing for the Chiefs but another All Black, Wallace Sititi, has again been scratched because a concussion.

Eatery abandons new store plans after disagreement over shopfront colour
Ph? Y?n was set to launch in Newmarket but ran into issues over the yellow colour scheme of the shopfront.