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Health Minister promises 75,000 more procedures under $65m plan
Simeon Brown says the money comes from savings in other areas and a pool set aside by the government.

Rark up and morena added to Oxford English Dictionary
They're among 11 Kiwi phrases or words chosen for the dictionary's World English update.

Nathan Cleary has now entered Wally Lewis’ realm. This is how Brisbane stop him
These are the attacking plays that will decide the 2025 grand finalists. For the Broncos, that means stopping the most dominant player I’ve seen since “The King”.

Walters opens up on Kangaroos battle
Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters spills the beans on the fullback battle between Reece Walsh and Dylan Edwards ahead of the Ashes.

Europa League as it happened: Heartbreak for Ange’s Forest as late goal sours trip to Spain
Nottingham Forest’s first win under Ange Postecoglou continues to elude them despite a fantastic performance away to Real Betis in their Europa League opener.

Police drummer Stewart Copeland had it all, but his songs were 'crap'
Before he'd even met Sting, drummer Stewart Copeland knew exactly what kind of band he would eventually form, he says.

Watch live: Health Minister promises 75,000 more procedures under $65m plan
Simeon Brown says the money comes from savings in other areas and a pool set aside by the government.

How Swarovski’s CIO makes the 130-year old jewelry brand’s tech shine

Intel Is Seeking an Investment From Apple as Part of Its Comeback Bid

From golf to Hollywood: A plan to reinvent Rotorua
Mayoral candidate Don Paterson wants Rotorua Lakes Council to start thinking outside the box when it comes to tourism, development and revenue.

Strong winds to whip the capital and central South Island
It’s a front moving rapidly north on Friday brining the strong winds.

Person killed in carpark fire, second person seriously injured
Police were called to Taita Drive around 1.30am after reports of the fire in a carpark.

NZ King Salmon slumps to half-year loss
Chair Mark Dewdney said the results were impacted by challenging biological performance, with salmon eating less and slightly elevated deaths.

Health NZ gets boost to support delivery of 75,000 extra diagnostic tests, in bid to cut wait times
The plan was to help address delays for the estimated 40,000 patients currently waiting longer than clinically recommended.

Melbourne Racing Club probe uncovered block of memberships linked to chairman’s family and friends
Twenty four memberships linked to club chairman John Kanga and his family were bought by a single credit card in the lead-up to a bitter boardroom battle in which he seized control of the $1 billion sporting club.

Jesus scores first goal in Europe
Nottingham Forest striker Igor Jesus scores his first goal in Europe, against Real Betis in Spain.

Lloyd tips Cats to outshine Lions
AFL legend Matthew Lloyd thinks Geelong will be too strong for Brisbane in the 2025 grand final.

‘Like the Bermuda Triangle’: Why the Wallabies haven’t won at Eden Park in 39 years
Simon Poidevin, Matt Burke and Sonny Bill Williams detail why Eden Park has remained mission impossible for the Wallabies since 1986, and why that might change.

'Green drought' in Hawke's Bay, Manawatu has farmers thirsting for spring rains
The grass may be green on top, but underneath the soil tells a very different story in two regions.

Winston Peters 'brassed off' to miss Donald Trump dinner as New York streets blocked
The minister could be forgiven for having a sense of deja vu, given road blockades stopped him from getting to last year's reception too.

Winston Peters 'brassed off' to miss Donald Trump dinner as New York streets blocked
The Foreign Affairs Minister couldn't get to the US president's reception because New York streets were blocked for world leaders.

Fonterra still buoyant despite slight drop in net profit to $1.09b
Chief executive Miles Hurrell says the full year ended July has been one of the Co-op's strongest years yet - and the outlook is positive.