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Clubcard to go as Foodstuffs launches new scheme. How do you rate supermarket loyalty programmes?
New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square are launching of Club+ so shoppers can use rewards across the three supermarkets

Police defend tactics in fatal stand-off with Russian Nazi ‘fanatic’ days after mosque shootings
According to witnesses, Troy Dubovskiy was planning a mass shooting.

Government commits $131m to learning programmes in Budget
Education Minister Erica Stanford announced on Monday that the money will be invested into maths, reading and writing programs, as well as $43.5m for workforce training and support.

Would buying BNZ actually help New Zealanders?
New Zealand First might want the government to buy back BNZ and meld it with Kiwibank - but there's limited evidence that it would work.

Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua lament blown referee call in loss to Western Force
Zac Lomax's contentious late try deprived the Fijians of their second road win of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Jury 'must be sure' Hayden Tasker had murderous intent when killing police officer Lyn Fleming, trial told
Senior Sergeants Lyn Fleming and Adam Ramsay were on foot patrol in the early hours of New Year's Day last year when they were hit by a car driven by Hayden Tasker.

Trevi triple-dipper: Why does this Kiwi keep swimming in Rome’s famous fountain?
A New Zealander has been caught on video taking a dip in Rome’s Trevi Fountain - and it does not appear to be his first time.

Probe launched into fatal crash of chopper owned by Wallis family members
The helicopter involved in the crash that saw two people die is owned by family members of late aviation pioneer Sir Tim Wallis.

Watch: Furious Rory McIlroy in X-rated outburst at heckler
Rory McIlroy appeared to have a fan ejected during the closing stages of the US PGA Championship after shouting “shut the f--- up” following a pro-USA heckle.

Call issues reported across One NZ mobile network
Downdetector is showing a spike in reports of One NZ mobile problems, with users reporting issues making and receiving calls.

'Always people who are unlucky': In form Warriors star's Origin snub explained
Reece Walsh has been left out of Queensland’s squad after a shocker against the Warriors and has been replaced by a Kiwis contender.

Tragedy strikes Alpine Helicopters again as chief pilot and his friend die in crash
For decades, Alpine Helicopters has been synonymous with Southern Alps aviation. Now the deaths of chief pilot Tim Brown and Sean Roach have brought fresh heartbreak to a company already marked by extraordinary loss.

Tasman care home resident suffered opioid overdose after repeated unsupervised doses
An investigation has revealed significant clinical and communication failures at a Tasman care home after an 84-year-old resident suffered an opioid overdose.

Budget 2026: Chris Bishop announces social housing overhaul with potential duration limits, changes to how need assessed
The major reform programme will change how New Zealand's social housing scheme works.

Live: Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford to make education announcement
The PM and the Education Minister will take questions following the announcement in Lower Hutt.

Virtual vs. physical firewalls: A practical guide for modern networks
Hybrid networks need the right mix of hardware and software firewalls to avoid bottlenecks, gaps and policy drift.

Watch: Ex-Kiwi sprinter clocks hot 100m time - again
Eddie Osei-Nketia, who represents Australia after switching allegiances from New Zealand, clocked an eye-watering wind-assisted time of 9.74 seconds in the 100m.

Gentrack half year profit and revenue down as new deals delayed
The utilities and airport software firm reports decreased profit and revenue in six months to March, as two new client deals delayed.

Third Corrections deputy chief executive under scrutiny
Concerns have been raised about the staffer's leadership.

Worker called ‘hot boss’ and told to lock office door wins $20k payout
An account manager was subjected to an escalating pattern of late-night calls and erratic messages from a candidate.