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Carbon farming, freshwater targets and tax features of farmer policy debate
Improving freshwater quality, addressing agricultural emissions, tax and pests were key features at the rural issues debate in Waikato this week.

Hurricanes land All Blacks No 8 in major coup
The Hurricanes have confirmed signing of All Blacks No 8 Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa on a two-year deal.

Body seen lying on porch following 'serious incident' in Auckland's Papatoetoe
A neighbour told RNZ his children had waved at the person just 10 minutes before police showed up on his street.

Cocaine-for-flour swap could threaten drug prosecution, Fiji lawyer says
A Nadi-based lawyer says the disappearance of nearly 40kg of cocaine from a Fiji High Court evidence vault could complicate the criminal case for which the drugs were seized.

Winston Peters wins the airtime battle in first leaders debate, but who won the war?
Analysis: NZ First's veteran leader spoke almost three times as much as newcomer, Opportunity's Qiulae Wong.

Visual arts and music a favourite for primary, intermediate students - study shows
The study tested and surveyed more than 4500 children in Years 3, 6, and 8 and their teachers last year.

Does KiwiSaver really make us better off?
With $11 billion going into New Zealanders' KiwiSaver accounts over the past year, and a combined balance of almost $150b, it might seem that the answer is obviously yes.

Investigation underway following 'suspicious' house fire in Dunedin
Meanwhile, an industrial building in Petone has been extensively damaged by fire.

Soulog Sense Goes Beyond Transcription to Turn Captured Context Into Useful Results
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Three people dead, body seen lying on porch of home in Auckland's Papatoetoe
A neighbour says his children waved at a man at the home just 10 minutes before police showed up.

Australian teacher allegedly raped student during Great Barrier Reef trip
A Newington College teacher allegedly raped a student during an interstate trip and sexually assaulted him during school hours on or near the inner west campus, court documents reveal.

Memory executives expect RAM shortage to continue through 2028
Prices for memory sold for 2027 "are much higher than 2026 prices."

Cordons remain following 'serious incident' in Auckland's Papatoetoe
A neighbour says they have been shaken by what occurred, and "bawled" when they heard about it.

Flydubai attack 'shocking' given strict character checks pilots undergo, aviation expert says
Pilots are assessed and have to be classified as a "fit and proper person" before getting a licence.

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Investigation after 'suspicious' house fire in Dunedin
Meanwhile, an industrial building in Petone has been extensively damaged by fire.

Do you know how risky your home is?
Research shows only 57 percent of people considered natural hazard information when they purchased their most recent home.

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