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'I didn't challenge for the leadership': Erica Stanford says in first media appearance this week
The education minister has held an impromptu press conference at Wellington Airport.

Stanford denies involvement in coup plot against Luxon
Stanford said wanted to give Luxon “clear air”, but decided to speak on Sunday as her silence had, in itself, become a story.

Kaikoura trust seeks review after DOC decides not to vaccinate penguins amidst bird flu
The Kaikoura Wildlife Centre Trust said little penguins were at risk of mass localised extinctions.

Southland host Waikato in round three of the NPC
Follow live coverage of the NPC round 3 clash between Southland and Waikato in Invercargill.

'Most beautiful little boy': Young child who died in Aranui dog attack named
His parents say he was the light of their lives.

Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter

Wellington pharmacy unable to fulfill prescriptions for funded medications
Bargain Chemist in Lyall Bay says it plans to appeal a Health NZ decision not to grant its application.

Wintry blast to bring snow, frost and rain
MetService said rain is likely for the central and upper North Island - including Auckland - on Sunday.

‘Filth’ and animal faeces: Kainga Ora tenant loses Otara home
The Tenancy Tribunal heard staff needed full PPE to enter the Otara property, which Kainga Ora considered no longer fit to live in.

Mushroom champignons take over K Road in costume parade
The fungi-inspired costume parade was on K Road.

I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

Opportunity leader says ‘warning lights are flashing’ for NZ’s democracy
Qiulae Wong says lobbying and political donations are in urgent need of reform.

Al Blacks ‘sweating’ on status of key player as focus switches to Springboks
Dave Rennie is going to have to hold fire before settling on his team to face the world champions.

ACT pledges to end ‘race-based hiring’ in public service ‘reset’
The ACT Party says it will campaign on reforming public service legislation to end what it calls “race-based hiring” and “reset” government agencies around principles of merit and equal treatment.

Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK
The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.

Large blaze at Botany Town Centre in Auckland under control
Thick black smoke could be seen billowing from the cinema as the fire reached its peak.

Did these two All Blacks warhorses do enough to start against the Boks?
Rieko Ioane and Beauden Barrett could potentially find themselves clutching the equivalent of a winning lottery ticket if picked to play the world champions.

New Zealand tribunal rejects British asylum seeker's Windrush-based claim
The claimant said they were seeking refugee and protected person status in New Zealand.

Watch: 1000th Wallaby marks milestone with a debut try
Massimo De Lutiis went on as a second-half replacement to become the 1000th player capped for the Wallabies.

‘I don’t know’: Minister unsure if Penk acted alone in coup attempt
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says he is not certain whether Defence Minister Chris Penk acted alone in trying to oust Christopher Luxon as leader of the National Party.

Where Saturday night’s winning Lotto tickets were sold
Lower Hutt has a new $1 million Lotto winner, while a Timaru player picked up $700,000 on Strike Four and 18 Second Division prizes were spread around the country.

‘A lot of black smoke’ seen rising from fire at Auckland mall
A plume of smoke has been seen rising in Auckland’s East Tamaki.