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Southland scrub fire still burning as wind hampers firefighting efforts
Nearly 80 hectares of land has been affected by the blaze in the Centre Hill area.

Wet and windy end to Labour day weekend for parts of the country
The weather forecaster is advising people to keep up to date with its forecasts, especially if travelling.

One dead after car collides with tree in Christchurch
Police say the sole occupant of the vehicle was found dead at the scene.

ACT publishes manifesto with $22b in cuts, ditches migration promise
The party's manifesto pitches it as the only party seeking to save taxpayers' money this election.

Recap: Antonelli wins US Grand Prix with Lawson in the points
Look back at live coverage of the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.

'I said no': Samoan PM told Luxon treaty refresh must wait until new NZ government elected
The Samoan PM paused talks on a refreshed treaty with New Zealand until after the general election, despite Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's request to "proceed with it".

Budget airline’s return gives South Island travellers another Sydney option
Jetstar’s return adds four flights a week and nearly 40,000 seats to the Christchurch-Sydney route over the season.

Recap: Fiji push Australia to limit in tight tussle
The Fiji Bati almost pulled off a stunning upset against the Kangaroos at the Rugby League World Cup, going down 36-22 in a torrid match.

Have adults ruined kids’ picture books?
Have kids' picture books become too educational, targeting the parents purchasing the books, rather than creating fun and imaginative stories for kids?

‘Watch the small expenses’: 20 expert tips to boost your bank balance
Kiwis owe billions of dollars in personal debt. Here's how to reduce spending and save.

Liam Lawson to start ninth on the grid at the United States Grand Prix
Follow live coverage of the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.

Cordons come down at Auckland playground where child critically injured
A 20-year-old man has been taken into custody and both the child and the man required medical treatment.

Police seek offender as Mangere assault victim remains critical
The injured person was transported to hospital after police were called to an incident on Massey Road around 12.10am.

Coroner calls for tougher safety standards after forestry worker crushed under falling tree
Two companies were fined and paid reparations of more than $300,000, after Mykhailo Tremel died in June 2022.

‘We like boring’: Antonelli wins again as Lawson executes ‘perfect’ strategy
Sometimes boring is best, as Liam Lawson managed his tyres perfectly in the US Grand Prix to secure more valuable points.

ACT promises $12.4b less debt by 2031 in election manifesto
ACT says its election plan would cut debt, shrink government and redirect savings into healthcare, crime policy and KiwiSaver changes.

‘We’ve suffered’: Silver Ferns ready for the good times
Coach Dame Noeline Taurua believes the Silver Ferns are coming of age.

Chris Hipkins promises his government would be formed by Christmas
The Labour leader says any government his party forms would be settled by the end of the year.

Election live: Advance voting begins as party leaders head to the polls
Follow the latest from the campaign trail as advance voting begins on Labour Day.

Victim remains critically ill after serious Auckland assault
Police say the victim remains in hospital in a stable but critical condition and no arrests have yet been made.