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Maori-led projects get $5.95m for geothermal exploration
Projects in Taranaki and South Waikato will investigate potential new geothermal resources.

Excitement as albatross lays egg on Dunedin livestream
The very first toroa egg of the season was laid in front of the Royal Cam, before a global audience.

New poll predicts hung Parliament with Opportunity on 7 seats
Opportunity crosses the 5 percent threshold to enter Parliament with seven seats, while less than a point separates National and Labour.

'Disappointing': Electoral Commission fixes issues with voter enrolments
Just over 6000 people have been added to the electoral roll after errors with how eligibility was processed for thousands of people on residence class visas.

Election live: 'It makes my skin crawl': Opportunity leader reacts to NZ First candidate's sexist comments
Qiulae Wong says Michael Laws should resign as a candidate - "they don’t belong in politics".

‘Never question his toughness’: Kiwis superstar nears miraculous return 23 days after breaking arm
Dane Gagai says Kalyn Ponga deserves more credit for what could be another of rugby league’s lionised tales about playing through pain.

Auckland man jailed for three years over dark web tax and Covid relief fraud
A brother who wore an ankle monitor to bank branches to withdraw cash using dark web identities has been sent to prison for tax fraud.

Curia polling projects 'hung Parliament'
The latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll shows the current coalition on par with a left-leaning bloc including the Opportunity Party.

Football world mourns Tenerife striker De Miguel
Tributes were paid across Tuesday's Champions League fixtures to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died following collision on the pitch.

'Absolutely disgusting': Condemnation for NZ First candidate Michael Laws' sexist attack
It comes after the NZ First candidate made sexist comments about women in the Opportunity Party.

How a nervous two week wait lead to $17,000 Melbourne Cup pay day
Point of Law pays out big for Kiwi punters as New Zealand bookies record 9000 bets per minute in pre-race peak.

Alleged West Auckland copper thieves startled by police
Two men have been charged after allegedly breaking into power boxes at a Massey telecommunications site.

TAIC yet to decide on investigating fatal plane crash near Nelson
Two people died in the crash.

Younger candidates say their campaigns are avoiding negativity
New Zealanders don't want AI slop and negativity in political campaigns, candidates from National and Labour say.

Campaign with 100 organisations says family justice system is failing
The campaign, Focus on Safety, outlines seven reforms believed to better the system.

Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?
Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?

Paula Penfold on the fix for MMP: Why one expert wants 170 seats in Parliament
Andrew Geddis joined Paula Penfold for the first You Asked Stuff event.

NZ Open to stay at Millbrook after neighbour loses court challenge
XRay Trust challenged decisions allowing Millbrook Resort to host the annual event through to 2031 without public notification.

Put your questions to Samantha Hayes and Paddy Gower - live
Samantha and Paddy are taking time out from election night planning for an Ask Us Anything video event.

‘I’ll stake my reputation on that’: Political expert tackles your election questions
Andrew Geddis joined Paula Penfold for the first You Asked Stuff event.

Christopher Luxon condemns NZ First candidate Michael Laws' sexist attack: 'Stupid, absolutely stupid'
It comes after the NZ First candidate made sexist comments about women in the Opportunity Party.