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3 new design options revealed for Gisborne’s Blackpool Reserve upgrade
The design options for the reserve in Elgin are now open for public feedback.

Flood-hit Kaikoura and Wairarapa farmers get help rebuilding fences
'Being able to get those fences up quicker means that stock will be in the right places.'

Ryan Fox’s British Open win ‘one of the greatest moments’ for Kiwi sport
'I can confirm that claret tastes better out of the Claret Jug'.

Wellington Railway Station to become canvas for major public art series
Free interactive art projects will take over a vacant space inside the heritage railway station from July until December.

Sara Wiseman’s new role has been 30 years in the making
As Sara Wiseman steps into her ‘plum’ role as Lady Macbeth, she tells Felicity Monk about ambition, identity and the all-consuming nature of performance.

Tonga prison escape: Reward for capture of Tongan-Kiwi escapee
A TOP$5000 reward has been offered for the capture of New Zealand-Tongan Liuaki Vi, 34.

Former AMP Life policyholders moving to Asteron
Resolution Life, which acquired AMP Life a number of years ago is proposing moving the AMP policyholders to Asteron Life.

American Express adds B2B payments link to Paymode
Eligible American Express customers can now reach Bottomline's Paymode network, as businesses seek to cut invoice errors and delays.

Exclusive: Portuguese manager set to land Auckland FC head coach role
The new coach will replace Steve Corica, who resigned in June to take up a role in Japan.

National MP Tim Costley calls on Fire and Emergency boss to ‘front up’ after manager quits amid inquiry
Tim Costley said 'genuine questions' were unanswered over Fire and Emergency resignations.

Media Insider: Confidential Stuff newsroom meeting – proposed job losses outlined to staff
Stuff Digital staff were called to a meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

Sir Sam Neill’s Two Paddocks wine sales soar 1800% as fans toast star actor’s life
The wine has climbed from Liquorland's 423rd best-selling bottle up to fifth place.

Lions v All Blacks: Tourists to face Italy before 2029 visit
Plans for historic fixture put potential clash with the Maori All Blacks at risk.

Major League Baseball: Oakland Athletics rookie hospitalised after rupturing testicle
The 23-year-old had earlier hit his first major league home run before being sidelined.

Video shows US officer pulling driver from car moments before it is engulfed in flames
Dramatic footage shows a Texas police officer smashing a car window and dragging a driver to safety as fire spreads across the vehicle.

'The bloody neighbours': Are cross-lease homes worth the compromise?
Does the lower purchase price outweighs the extra hassle - are cross-lease properties worth buying, or are buyers better off steering clear?

Justice committee hears a submission from the breadline
Parliament's justice committee was kept busy during the recent sitting break, including hearing evidence on a bill getting significant public interest.

Pace of interest rate increases not clear cut
OCR increases are inevitable off the back of yesterday’s 4.1% inflation figure, but the pace of the hikes remains uncertain to a degree, Westpac says.

Local govt reforms point to north/south divide in Taranaki
"Local control over the services provided must be protected through any future local government changes," says the South Taranaki mayor.

Law Commission report: Ensure hate crimes are identified by plugging gaps for judges in court
Law Commission rejects new hate crime offences, proposes improvements to current system.

Herald afternoon quiz: July 26
Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Prime Minister calls Stuart Nash ‘sexist’ after he says young mum National MP ‘laziest I’ve ever come across’
Stuart Nash's opponent for the Napier seat, Katie Nimon, took time off to have a child.