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National to make KiwiSaver compulsory, if elected
The National Party plans to make KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers, if re-elected, as part of a suite of changes that would cost more than $1 billion over four years.

Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media
If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.

Tokoroa man named as victim of Kinleith crash
The single-vehicle crash took place on June 17.

Man missing in Hanmer Springs found
The man at the focus of a search and rescue operation in Hanmer has been found safe, police say

Have your say: What has been the best moment of the FIFA World Cup so far?
We’ve been in FIFA World Cup dreamland for a week, with so many memorable moments already.

Search for missing Christchurch woman narrows after possible evening sighting
Residents are being urged to check their backyards and sheds for 69-year-old Adele as concerns mount for her welfare.

The Invercargill father writing children's books with his eyes
Michael Cockroft refuses to let motor neurone disease stifle his creativity, with a little help from his children and a special contributor.

Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in Israeli attack in Gaza

Zelensky warns of new large-scale Russian attacks, urges precautions

Dutch doubles as five-star Netherlands hammer Sweden
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scored twice as the Netherlands crushed the Swedes in Houston.

Disbelief, doubt, ‘but we deserved that’: Hurricanes revel in record Super Rugby final win
Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw dared not dream of putting 60 points on the Chiefs in the Wellington decider. But that’s what happened.

Canterbury fires doused by overnight rain
Crews will spend Sunday mopping up affected areas and ensuring any lingering hot spots were fully extinguished.

Fifa World Cup: Germany v Ivory Coast live updates, Group E clash in Toronto
Live updates of the Group F Fifa World Cup clash between Germany and Ivory Coast.

Time for NZ to prepare, epidemiologist says as bird flu reaches Australia
New Zealand needs to update its national pandemic plan as a deadly bird flu virus hits Australia, a public health expert is warning.

Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.

Greens propose wealth, corporate, and inheritance taxes to fund income tax changes
Dubbed "a tax system for all of us", the proposal would see tax cuts for 96 percent of New Zealanders, the Greens say.

Details of Greens ‘super-rich tax’ revealed online ahead of announcement
The tax policy was supposed to be announced at 2pm but was posted online.

Airliner stuck in mud at Christchurch Airport
An Air New Zealand plane has become mired down near the runway, at Christchurch Airport.

Heavy metal: French town hosts medieval combat cage fights

Much of France under highest heat alert as temperatures soar

Co-founder of 'Assassin's Creed' company Ubisoft killed in plane crash

Autistic, non-verbal man missing in Hanmer Springs
Police and volunteers are resuming the search for 26-year-old Patrick Eager, who became separated from family during a walk in Hanmer Springs.

Man with autism missing on Canterbury hill track
Patrick Eager has not been since Saturday morning.

One dead, one seriously injured in Northland crash
Police were called to the scene at 8.30pm

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One dead after Kerikeri crash
The accident happened about 8.30pm on Kerikeri Inlet Road.

Court date set for man accused of Panmure stabbing
Emergency services were called to Caen Road on Saturday evening, where a man was found with critical injuries.