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Why opponents and supporters of the Regulatory Standards Bill are so far apart
Is it a law to make us all happier and healthier? Or an all-out assault on te Tiriti? It depends who you ask.

Du Val property group collapse goes to the High Court
The collapsed Du Val property group is in the High Court today in a bid to fight the moves that ultimately led to it being put in statutory management.

'It's heartbreaking to see the level of decay' - children waiting months for surgery
Children as young as 18 months are waiting a year for dental surgery to treat advanced tooth decay, a situation one paediatric dentist calls "alarming".

Saipan vessel intercepted in Guam carrying undeclared fireworks
A vessel towing cargo from Saipan was intercepted by Guam Customs officers after an inspection uncovered undeclared fireworks.

Live: US Open - final round
Follow live coverage of the final round of the US Open.

'He's left an intergenerational legacy' - Tributes for Maurice Gee
The death of Maurice Gee has prompted many New Zealanders to pay tribute to the late novelist.

US Open golf: Live updates of the final round at Oakmont Country Club
Follow the action from the final round of the US Open.

Live: Liam Lawson starts Canadian GP from pit lane - Formula 1
Follow live coverage of the Canadian Grand Prix, where both Racing Bulls drivers have been hit with grid penalties.

When a computer game becomes reality
Those of us who enjoyed computer gaming on the old Atari consoles or microcomputers will have seen something strangely familiar on our screens over the weekend.

Glyphosate health issues to be debated in High Court
The Environmental Law Initiative is challeging the Environmental Protection Authority's refusal to reassess glyphosate and glyphosate-based substances

Six-year-old believed among two killed after boat capsizes off Taranaki
Two people died and a third person was taken to hospital after the capsize off South Taranaki on Sunday.

Fears trafficking victims are being deported from New Zealand
People trafficking complaints in New Zealand have risen more than 4000 percent since 2018.

AI chatbot relationships have 'risks and benefits', experts say
"He's become the vessel for all the love I have to give" says AI chatbot user Jade. But does AI enhance or harm human relationships and experiences?

New campaign aims to encourage more Pasifika women to get breast screening
"We want women to know that it's okay to talk about it and to feel safe and to feel like it's okay to share their stories."

Qualifier, 37, produces stunning upset to win Wimbledon warm-up tournament
The mother of two is the oldest winner on the WTA Tour since Serena Williams won in Auckland aged 38.

Cabinet considered limiting gang members' abuse in care redress
The government ultimately chose to treat gang members like other survivors, but a former gang member is 'stunned' it was even considered.

Live: Iran and Israel continue strikes as death toll mounts
Meanwhile US President Donald Trump is reported to have vetoed an Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Bayern Munich score 10 against Auckland City, but none for Harry Kane
The FIFA Club World Cup clash was as one-sided as expected, but keeping the England captain scoreless was a small victory for the underdogs.

The best TV shows of 2025 so far
Narrowing down to just 10 shows was no easy task, nevertheless, hard decisions had to be made. So here are the 10 shows we consider the best of the year so far.