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MPs challenged to rely on public health system, drop private insurance
Marcus Lee urges leaders to have 'skin in the game' for healthcare decisions.

Watch: Big crash takes out several riders 1km before Tour de France stage finish
Sprint specialist Jonathan Milan pounced at the finish to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France after a crash in the last kilometre derailed rivals’ hopes.

Crashes, flight delays and late school day as ice causes problems in South Island
A very cold and frosty morning has seen some crashes in Canterbury and traffic issues in Dunedin.

Rotorua councillors debate wastewater discharge plans
One councillor labels the process 'overly complex and complicated'.

Sharp rise in housing and personal loans hardship cases over past year
Banks and other lending groups are being more accommodating in their approach to borrowers in deep financial trouble.

Nelson Hospital review reveals 'nothing of substance' - patient advocate
Daniel Walker says the hospital's long wait times, understaffing and ageing infrastructure have been obvious for years.

Icy roads causing crashes
Sub-zero temperatures in southern parts of the country are a reminder to take care on the roads, Fire and Emergency said on Thursday.

Auckland man charged with making more than 100 intimate visual recordings of women
The alleged offending occurred across Auckland and spanned more than three years.

Murder in Khandallah: Killer daughter ‘devastated’ by verdict; victim’s friends say justice is done
She has been found guilty of murdering her mother, 79-year-old Helen Gregory.

Consumer NZ ranks best and worst laundry detergents in new test
One brand’s products top the list while three detergents perform “no better than water”, the organisation says.

Seven millenia visa in Chathams, plane offload and deportation threat
A Chatham Islands-bound family says their four-year immigration battle has left them in a "bureaucratic hamster wheel".

Doctor who supplied drugs to Friends star Matthew Perry pleads guilty
Salvador Plasencia is one of five people charged over the actor’s death.

All Blacks scrum machine commits future to Super Rugby champions
One of the stars of the Crusaders’ Super Rugby Pacific championship has re-signed for another three seasons.

Person critically injured in Christchurch incident, road still closed
One person was taken to hospital in a critical condition and another was arrested on Wednesday evening.

International Seabed Authority launches inquiry into deep sea mining firm The Metals Company
The International Seabed Authority Council has launched an inquiry into "non-compliance" by deep sea mining front-runner The Metals Company.

Two-vehicle crash blocks major road between Petone and Wellington
Police say commuters heading to Wellington City on Thursday morning will be impacted by a serious crash in Petone.

Rugby Championship: Springboks omit Makazole Mapimpi, Faf de Klerk for Wallabies tests
South Africa plays Australia in Johannesburg on August 16 and Cape Town on August 23.

Black Sticks won’t play in ‘expensive’ Pro League
Hockey NZ says the format doesn't align with their high-performance goals.

Air ambulance rushed to Ozzy Osbourne’s home before the singer died
An air ambulance rushed to Ozzy Osbourne's home before his death.

Rents fall for first time since 2009
The biggest drops were recorded in Auckland and Wellington, the data says.

One seriously hurt in two car crash on Petone’s Esplanade
The crash has closed roads in the area, police say

CNMI governor Arnold Palacios, 69, passes away after medical incident
Arnold Palacios, the 10th governor of the Northern Mariana Islands, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening surrounded by loved ones.

'We don't get richer buying each other's houses': How Auckland's affordability story has improved
Recent housing affordability rankings have been notable for one thing - Auckland hasn't been in the top 10.