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Coalition 'missed opportunity' to price methane - climate scientist
But the Climate Change Minister said the new lower methane target would give farmers certainty and keep the country on track to meet its other climate commitments.

‘Minor medical issue’ delays star batter’s return to the Black Caps
Kane Williamson won’t play any part in the Black Caps’ Twenty20 international series against England starting Saturday.

Why Inland Revenue is taking money from bank accounts
Inland Revenue said it sent out 16,500 notices about planned bank deductions since mid-June, 25 percent more than for the whole of last year.

How do you cope on broken night's sleep?
Some people panic when they don't get a good sleep, but here's how to stay alert and survive the following day.

'Chaos reigns as Gerrard leaves Rangers scrambling'
Maybe the time has now come for Rangers to accept that when Steven Gerrard says 'it's not you, it's me' what he actually means is the complete opposite, writes Tom English.

Afghan Taliban says Pakistani troops killed in 'retaliatory' border attacks
The attacks came days after Pakistan was accused of bombing a market inside Afghanistan.

Man charged with stalking after allegedly targeting Ed Davey and family
As well as the accusations regarding Ed Davey, Inigo Rowland is charged with flick-knife possession.

Minister says Starmer security adviser had no role in China spy case evidence
The Conservatives suggest Jonathan Powell's role led to the collapse of the prosecutions against two men.

The underdog NZ airport giving Auckland a run for its money
Live between Auckland and Hamilton? Which airport is best to get to Australia?

‘Missed care and outright neglect’: The ‘crisis’ in our aged care homes revealed
A major new report based on 80 in-depth interviews with frontline workers has concluded the sector is in crisis, and residents are paying the price.

Just 204 road cones confirmed gone thanks to heralded ‘tipline’
In Whanganui, information from the Government’s own Road Cone Tipline had actually led to more cones being put out than taken away. In Wellington, 110 complaints resulted in just two cones being removed.

Fact vs fear: The new social media war against birth control
The contraceptive pill is under fire on social media. Here is why birth control is being called "poison" online - and what doctors say.

Truckie looked at phone 10 times in moments before fatal crash
Motorists reminded phone use while driving is illegal after investigation into death of 22-year old Caleb Baker.

Waitaki elects Melanie Tavendale as first woman to hold mayoralty
Affordable rates and developing a new water plan sit atop incoming Melanie Tavendale's agenda.

Israel-Gaza: Why Is Hamas Recalling Fighters?
And Israelis and Palestinians wait for the release of hostages and prisoners.

Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way
An army unit claimed it had taken over leadership of the military command and was now in control of all the armed forces.

SNP leader says 'precedent on my side' to secure second referendum
The SNP won more than half of the seats at Holyrood in 2011, an electoral triumph that paved the way for a poll on the country's future.

China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat
Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.

All Blacks to unveil squad for Grand Slam tour
All you need to know ahead of the All Blacks squad naming for their looming northern tour.

'We were sitting in hell': The parents who gave birth knowing their baby had died - and the help they never they got
A detailed national plan to support parents after baby loss was delivered to Health NZ in June. Four months on, nothing has changed

Christopher Luxon, like a modern day Marie Antoinette
Opinion: In his head, I think the prime minister is doing the whole tough guy bit.