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Public Service Association calls for investigation into cuts to Te Whatu Ora anti-fraud roles
The public service union is calling on the Auditor General to investigate proposed job cuts to Te Whatu Ora anti-fraud roles.

Lake Alice survivor legally challenges Crown redress
A man tortured as a child at the Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital is taking the Crown to court, arguing its redress framework is unlawful.

'How he invests is completely different' - NZ fund manager takes lessons from a legend
There were lots of lessons for local investors at Warren Buffett's annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, a NZ fund manager says - but whether the average person can follow through on them is another thing entirely.

Live: Labour predicts ‘savage’ cuts to come in Budget 2025
Opposition leader Chris Hipkins says he believes Finance Minister Nicola Willis is preparing to enact massive cuts to public services in next months’ Budget.

Netsafe reports 68% rise in sextortion in NZ as AI deepfake threats increase
A Netsafe spokesman said there may now be 'call-centre type sextortion operations'.

In Central Otago, historic buildings on the council chopping block
The Central Otago District Council has a plan that could save millions, but many locals say it comes at the cost of history, heritage and community.

Northland's meth crisis: 'There's no magic wand for any of this'
Organisations trying to help people get off meth in Northland towns like Kaikohe say they are overwhelmed by "a tsunami of need".

Watch: Albanese wins big as Australia shuns Trump politics
Labor's victory in the Australian election shows voters want governments to focus on the right issues, NZ's prime minister says.

Residents push for immediate action on dangerous Okaihau road
The board supports temporary crossings, costing approximately $195,000.

National MP Tom Rutherford praised for helping distressed man on busy Tauranga highway
Tom Rutherford risked his own life to help the man, said another motorist.

Family business goes for gold, eyes rising demand and price in riskier world
The Colemans are brothers in bars (gold and silver bars that is).

Pope Francis remembered as a 'man of humility' at NZ memorial mass
The late Pope Francis has been remembered in New Zealand as a man who wanted to be with his people, even in his final hours.

Australian PM Albanese basks in election win
Following a landslide election victory, the Prime Minister promised a "disciplined, orderly" government that would confront cost-of-living pain and tariff turmoil.

Black Ferns Sevens cruise while All Blacks Sevens do it the hard way
Both New Zealand teams make the sevens world champs semifinals in LA - but in greatly contrasting manner.

NZ Olympic medallist Hayden Wilde hospitalised after bike crash
New Zealand triathlete Hayden Wilde has broken four ribs, a shoulder blade, and suffered lung damage.

Formula 1 live updates: Liam Lawson starts 15th at Miami Grand Prix
All the action from the Miami International Autodrome.

Abuse in care: Lake Alice survivor asks court to review Govt’s redress scheme
Survivor seeks judicial review of the scheme which was unveiled last year.

Three former fire stations that had smoking-hot facelifts
When firefighters move out, who moves in? Here are three old fire stations that have been given a second lease of life.

Navy helicopter upgrade needed after Seasprites 'worked to the bone' - experts
The government's $2 billion spend on new naval helicopters is being welcomed by experts, but the opposition says other problems need just as much focus.

More high-achieving teens heading overseas after finishing school
Many of the higher-performing school leavers are likely to be choosing to study at overseas tertiary institutions, a report suggests.

Rape Awareness Week: Calls for reform in NZ’s legal system – The Front Page
Proposed bill aims to prevent questioning children about consent in court.