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Schools serve up their own lunches: 'We all want to keep the programme going'
Despite slashed funding from the government's free school lunch scheme they are determined to stick with it.

From facing cancer twice, to chasing Black Ferns glory
Having beaten cancer twice as a child, the 22-year-old is chasing her dream of representing the Black Ferns - while juggling a career as a joiner.

‘In tears’: Business owners reeling as water upgrade shuts down street
A central Auckland water upgrade has left local businesses reeling with one business owner saying her revenue dropped by staggering 90%.

What exactly is the new ‘Parent Boost’ visa?
The Prime Minister and Immigration Minister on Sunday announced the start date of the new ‘Parent Boost’ visa - we look into the details.

Rescue helicopters activated after single-vehicle crash
Rescue helicopters were deployed south of Whakatane late last night in response to a single-vehicle crash.

Even 25 years in, shoe business owner can’t relax in tough retail sector
Georgie Falloon, who founded her shoe business to cater for women like her with longer feet, has had to make some hard decisions to stay afloat.

First Postecoglou, now Vilahamn - Spurs sack WSL team's boss
Tottenham sack head coach Robert Vilahamn after two years in charge, after the club finished second-bottom in the Women's Super League.

Weibes wins Tour of Britain final stage as Wollaston claims overall victory
Lorena Wiebes wins the fourth and final stage of the Women's Tour of Britain in Glasgow, with Ally Wollaston sealing overall victory by finishing third and taking bonus seconds to push overnight leader Britain's Cat Ferguson into second place.

'For anyone who's felt hopeless' - Harrison wins UFC title
Kayla Harrison submits Julianna Pena in a dominant performance to win the bantamweight title at UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey.

John Boyne: 'I wanted this book to work its way through to a positive conclusion'
Irish author John Boyne's latest novel, Air, is the final in an interlinked quartet of novellas.

Antagonist Rieko Ioane fuels the believing Blues
The All Black might well put Carlos Spencer to shame if the Blues make history against the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Oral nicotine pouches on the rise, despite being illegal to sell
The latest nicotine product is on the rise overseas, and experts say it’s being targeted at young people.

More than 700 assaults in courthouses in last 10 years
One lawyer says “safety needs to be prioritised” in courts across New Zealand as assaults increase.

Young drivers' offending cut by half in a decade - AA
Young drivers are committing fewer driving offences than a decade ago, but road deaths remain high, according to the Automobile Association.

Migrant communities celebrate parent visa, amid concerns it'll lock many out
Migrant communities are hailing a new visa which will allow parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to visit multiple times over a five-year period.

New Zealand's mean testing creep
The issue on how to save on superannuation is a political no-go, with one gallery editor describing the debate as 'uranium wrapped in barbed wire'

Government considers social media time limits for children
The BBC understands proposals include a two-hour cap on apps and a 22:00 curfew.

The Queen's champion who reigned for half a century
After holding the title for 52 years, Olga Morozova's reign as Queen's women's singles champion is about to come to an end.

Scotland add Doohan & McKenna after five keepers ruled out
Scotland have called up free agent Ross Doohan and Bournemouth 18-year-old Callan McKenna after facing a goalkeeping crisis for Monday's friendly in Liechtenstein.