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Health NZ eyes $1.8b cost for unpaid leave dating back 15 years
$130m has been spent on consultants and contractors to fix Holiday Act compliance errors.

Art curator Koyo Kouoh dies at height of career
A fierce advocate of African art, she was due to become the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale.

Why ‘Tina from Turners’ is leaving New Zealand for life in Samoa
Sieni Leo’o Olo is moving to Samoa for a simpler, more connected life.

‘They didn’t even crop our name off’: NZ business fights back after design theft
The company discovered its artwork was listed on online marketplace Temu after a customer sent through a screenshot.

Lowry beaten to Truist Championship title by Straka
Shane Lowry misses out on victory at the Truist Championship as his European Ryder Cup team-mate Sepp Straka claims the title.

Green Party duo launch joint leadership bid
Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay and MP Ellie Chowns join forces in a bid for the leadership.

Concerns over strangulation during sex presentation plan
A council is criticised for a sex education presentation that was intended to be used in schools.

Inside the tiny Highland school with just two pupils
Duror Primary in the Highlands has been saved after locals campaigned to stop its planned closure.

Power, survival and revenge: What's at stake in the Philippines election?
The midterms will impact the future of President Marcos and his rival and VP, Sara Duterte.

India great Kohli retires from Test cricket
Virat Kohli announces his immediate retirement from Test cricket.

India-Pakistan top military officials to speak as ceasefire holds
Both nations have ceased hostilities since the announcement of the ceasefire on Saturday but say they remain vigilant.

Four arrests, several vehicles impounded after Gisborne gang tangi
All four arrests in Gisborne were for public display of gang insignia.

Search for missing Milford tramper Eli Sweeting put on pause
'We know this is difficult news for them (the tramper's family).'

Former F1 star wouldn't be shocked if Liam Lawson is dumped mid-season
Juan Pablo Montoya expects Red Bull to act quickly if the Kiwi’s form doesn’t improve and he’s already identified the likely replacement.

Another plant-based protein option bites the dust
Bean Supreme sausages, burgers and mince will exit the market from June, with its owner blaming declining demand.

'Suffering makes us strong' - Barcelona joy despite Mbappe record
Barcelona are on the brink of winning La Liga after responding to a heartbreaking Champions League exit by beating Real Madrid 4-3 - and their long-term future looks good too.

Project aims to return 'keystone' elk to UK
Experts say a major challenge was getting the public used to the idea that elk "should be here".

Poland accuses Russia of arson over 2024 shopping centre fire
Donald Tusk says the massive Warsaw blaze was "for sure" ordered by the Russian special services.

From Kardashian popcorn to pancakes - is the protein health craze worth it?
A rising number of food products contain claims about being a source of protein or being rich in it.

The real problem facing Britain's shrinking military
Troop numbers are down, morale is weak and some equipment is in a poor state - will the government's Strategic Defence Review be enough to turn that around?