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More Kiwisavers seek hardship withdrawals to make ends meet
More financial mentorship clients are asking for help with hardship withdrawals than first home withdrawals.

China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai

National rules out working with Opportunity Party
The Opportunity Party is polling near the five percent threshold and says it is open to working with either National or Labour after November's general election.

Wellington Hospital ED heart attack wait breached patient care standards
Wellington Regional Hospital's ED was at 200% occupancy and down 10 nurses that shift.

Nicola Willis hints $50 cost of living payment may stay, despite fuel reaching milestone necessary for its abolition
The Government is likely to keep cost of living support in place for now.

Super Rugby Aupiki: Blues threepeat, a miracle for Poua and a force of nature
The Blues beat Matatu 28-21 with a try after 80 minutes.

Has the price of a movie night dimmed the magic of the big screen?
A standard adult movie ticket now costs around $20-$24, and a child’s $14-$17.

Timeline: the deadly Mount Maunganui landslide, the inquiry and the long road to reopening
Three new slips have occurred, months after a deadly landslide claimed six lives.

Luxon says National unlikely to 'do business' with Opportunity
The Opportunity Party is polling near the five percent threshold and says it is open to working with either National or Labour after November's general election.

School lunch provider Good Vibes Company goes into liquidation owing more than $8m
Inland Revenue is owed $1.1m and BNZ $2.3m.

Teen allegedly livestreams West Auckland burnouts, now faces drugs and weapons charges
After a person watching the stream contacted police, the car was found and searched.

All Blacks: Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa earns selection nod from Dave Rennie for South Africa tour
He rose from Southland club rugby to the All Blacks in two years.

Chipmaker CXMT becomes mainland China's most valuable listed firm
The company's shares soared by 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

AI skills and governance in focus as models advance
Australian consumers face a higher risk of tailored scams, as stolen contact details can be used to mimic trusted brands after the Origin breach.

From 250 to 12,000: More families now getting Family Boost payment
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says 97,500 families received a payment from National's key election promise, Family Boost. It had expected 130,000 families to benefit.

Which district spends the most on water, which has the most leaks?
The report from the Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai warns of "immense" and "severe" pressures across the country.

National promises more parental leave – but critics want more: The Front Page
National plans to lift paid parental leave to 30 weeks by 2029.

Steven Adams reflects on a decade of camps and new partnership with NZ Warriors
Kiwi NBA star Steven Adams is just happy to be in a position to give back.

Christopher Luxon rules out working with Opportunity
The National Leader came very close to saying he won’t form a governing arrangement with Opportunity - with his office later confirming it “amounted to a formal ruling out”

Fuel support for families being reconsidered, PM says
Watch the briefing from the prime minister and finance minister: The government is considering whether to keep support for families affected by the fuel crisis.

Auckland FC: New defender Aaron Calver sets sights on more silverware
The 30-year-old is hoping to bring more silverware to the Black Knights.

What now for Du’Plessis Kirifi after All Blacks snub?
The omission of Hurricanes co-captain Du’Plessis Kirifi, who is contracted to NZ Rugby until the end of 2027, was a major talking point after the All Blacks squad was named.