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You've put solar on the roof - but will you get the returns you expect?
Solar panels can cut bills, but experts say savings depend heavily on location, usage habits and electricity pricing plans.

Toddler dies after vehicle incident at Canterbury property
Emergency services were called to the incident at a property near Lake Ellesmere-Te Waihora about 8.30am Saturday.

Woman who was badly injured in fall from horse dies, after fight to ride again
Lauren Simpson’s family confirmed on social media on Sunday she had died.

Watch: PGA Tour golfer gets assist off cameraman’s head after wayward tee shot
MacKenzie Hughes yanked his tee shot, only to get a kind bounce off the head of a cameraman.

SvG gifts himself pole position at Watkins Glen for 37th birthday
Shane van Gisbergen celebrated his 37th birthday by gifting himself the top starting spot at Watkins Glen International.

Child struck by car in driveway dies
It happened on a private property on Pohau Rd, near Lake Ellesmere-Te Waihora.

NRL coaching great’s future uncertain amid ‘private’ health issues
The Storm coach spoke to media for the first time since being diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder last month.

Consumer test: Which butter tastes best?
When it comes to butter, paying more doesn't necessarily pay off.

Three Pakistani police officers killed in car bombing, more casualties feared

Putin floats idea of new peace talks - but only in Moscow

Israel built secret base in Iraqi desert during war with Iran

Dargaville residents support merger with Whangarei District Council over Auckland
Supporters of the Whangarei option say their community identifies more closely with Northland than Auckland.

‘I still feel a lot of shame’: Troubled Aussie Olympic hero wanted to return to jail
Freedom, Scott Miller discovered, was harder to navigate than prison.

Green Party criticises government's 'outrageous' decision to scrap fees-free tertiary education
Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed the scheme would be ditched in the upcoming budget.

Super Rugby Pasifika: Hurricanes too strong, fast for Moana Pasifika
Wing Josh Moorby grabbed four tries, as the tabletoppers overwhelmed the cellardwellers in the second half.

Peru opens investigation into former IDF soldier after Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint

Mediawatch: Putting down the watchdog?
The government wants to replace the heavy hand of the state with self-regulation for media. Would that work?

She waited 45 years to challenge her father's will. The Supreme Court’s now had the final say
Lynette Gibson waited 45 years to challenge her father’s will. Now, the Supreme Court has had the final say on her claim over the family farm.

‘We haven't had the rub of the green’: Highlanders coach baffled by red card
No prizes for guessing what Jamie Joseph thought of a couple of contentious decisions under the roof in Dunedin.

Watch: Boxer survives two knockdowns, slap by coach, to win all-time classic
Daniel Dubois showed up late, got knocked down early and still beat British rival Fabio Wardley to become a two-time heavyweight champion.

Tell us what’s worse: a long voice note or an unexpected phone call?
Few modern communication habits divide people quite like the voice note.

One killed in Gaza as Turkish FM talks peace efforts with Hamas official

No Iron Curtain between EU and Russia, Fico urges

Little engagement with security efforts despite threats against MPs rising - Parliamentary Service
Petitioner Sam Fisher says violent threats are discouraging women from politics, but MPs have shown little interest in security measures.

Dame Jacinda Ardern to no-show Ockham Awards, despite being the highest-profile finalist
Time for the biggest night in books - but Dame Jacinda Ardern won't be there.

Two people seriously injured in robbery at Hamilton property
Two people have been hospitalised with serious injuries after a group of people entered a Hamilton property and demanded cash.

Help! My child only reads graphic novels
Rather than hindering or holding back reading skills, reading graphic novels can actually help develop them.