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‘Does NZ First really need Ron Mark?’: Former Defence Minister leaves door open to running as candidate
Mark says, 'every day is a new thought of no', but he isn't confirming what he'll do.

Surfing for Farmers and Rural Riders unite under new For Farmers brand
'The stars have aligned, and we are ready to get more coverage across New Zealand.'

'Timely': Horticulture industry welcomes government's changes to RSE scheme
They include stronger and clearer accommodation standards for RSE workers, who will also have greater flexibility to move between employers.

NZ Super recipients seek more hardship support amid costs
Applications for Temporary Additional Support have tripled since 2020.

Petrol prices expected to fall as road user charges set to replace fuel tax, officials say
An April briefing warned fuel tax would need to rise 26% to match road user charges.

Christchurch funeral director sacked after baby’s ashes returned in a cardboard box
The baby's cremation was also delayed three days without notice.

Letters: Cruelly hot days are here and we need to act
OPINION: Kokushobi - the era of the cruelly hot days.

Supercars and major events boost Christchurch by $31m
Autumn events drew 157,000 people, 42% of whom were from outside Christchurch.

Helena Bay slip keeps Russell Rd closed as reopening delayed again
Russell Rd has been closed by a slip since January, with no date for reopening.

AMD reveals the Radeon RX 9050—and 4GB graphics cards are back
You thought a Sophie’s Choice between ruinously expensive or embarrassingly underpowered laptops was as bad as the RAM crunch would get? Nope. It looks like we’re about to go backwards for graphics cards, too. A brand new AMD Radeon card has just been announced and… oof. Some variants appearing in...

Outlier Space raises US$7.5m for its reusable satellites
Auckland firm developing a world-first technology.

Wider review of former police officer's cases to be decided after historical case investigation - Police
Advocates have been calling for a review of other cases handled by the former police officer after an internal review found a sexual assault investigation by him was "poor".

Upper Hutt mayor wants Trentham race course turned into high-density housing
Trentham is one of seven tracks proposed to be shut down as part of a masterplan to keep the horse racing industry afloat.

Te Pohue dog shot after alleged 1080 poisoning; family call for drop-zone change
'It was like The Walking Dead. Your best friend has now turned on you.'

Commonwealth Games live updates: Silver Ferns face Uganda, Lewis Clareburt and Zoe Hobbs go for gold
It's an action-packed day in Glasgow for a number of medal chances for New Zealand.

'Left to rot': Auckland residents say Kainga Ora ghost homes attracting illegal dumping
A city councillor says the community feels abandoned after a major social housing development was canned.

Comrades brave hail of bullets to save shot Kiwi cop in Queensland siege
Kiwi cop who almost died after being shot in 'siege' thanks heroes who saved him.

Russian spy investigation: Expert says New Zealand an unlikely choice
An expert suggests the case may be politically motivated.

Voters given two distinct blocks with National ruling out Opportunity – Editorial
OPINION: At this point it is a coin flip as to whether Opportunity will even make it.

Amy Dowden credits Strictly partner for convincing her not to quit dancing
Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu are set to star in the latest series of Celebrity Hunted.

Eftpos New Zealand launches biometric payment terminals allowing payment by facial recognition or hand scan
Verifone says it stores no images, only encrypted data.

Why the NZX is hitting records despite economic gloom - Generate Wealth Weekly
OPINION: A weaker Kiwi dollar is boosting exporters.

Australian surgeon pledges Kiwi patients' fees towards new vascular compressions research
Gert Frahm-Jensen is doing surgery for patients New Zealand's public health system will not treat in the same way.

Christchurch City Mission raises alarm as rough sleepers battle below freezing temperatures
Temperatures have fallen to minus four degrees celsius in Christchurch.