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Daron Parton’s cartoons: June 1-30
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Google Payment New Zealand profit edges up in 2025
Revenue rose 11.6% as higher transaction processing activity lifted Google Payment New Zealand's 2025 profit to NZD $312,841.

Non-negotiable: Christopher Luxon says nuclear-free stance not changing
The prime minister insists New Zealand will not be dropping its nuclear-free stance - and doing so would be detrimental to relations with other countries, according to a former defence minister.

English rugby league great dies on way home from Challenge Cup final
John Kear was taken ill on the journey back from commentary stint.

What we learnt from NZ Warriors' loss to Penrith Panthers
Analysis: Three disallowed tries and a couple more that went begging left the NRL contenders still short of their goal.

Dental expert Murray Thomson turns mythbuster over online advice
Dr Murray Thomson was peppered with social media and AI-generated "advice" to unpack the fact from fiction.

The 'radical' plan to clean up Northland's Lake Omapere
It was once known as the food basket of Ngapuhi - but now Lake Omapere is a lurid green dead zone where little survives the regular algal blooms.

Biggest KiwiSaver managers lagging in returns
Bigger is not always better when it comes to KiwiSaver returns, Morningstar data shows.

'Blindsided': Mt Vic Hub faces closure after Wellington City Council cuts funding
The organisation says it's been 'blindsided' by its funding application being rejected, but the council says it was put on notice a year ago.

Ta Hirini Moko Mead - Pillar of strength laid to rest
The respected scholar, rangatira and champion of te reo leaves behind a vision of Hohou i te Rongo for future generations to fulfil.

Google New Zealand posts higher 2025 revenue & profit
Higher advertising demand helped lift Google New Zealand's 2025 profit to NZD $27.6 million, despite rising costs and tax.

Fijian Drua, Moana Pasifika look to the future after challenging Super Rugby Pacific campaigns
What comes next for the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika after their 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaigns came to an end over the weekend?

'90 to 95 percent renewable': Could New Zealand be an energy super power?
The mix of renewable power, including geothermal, could deliver the low-cost firming option large industrial companies need for long-term investment decisions.

Christopher Luxon and David Seymour wary as Winston Peters explores saving Moana Pasifika rugby franchise
National and Act party leaders have indicated reluctance to commit more public money.

Triple-fatal Desert Rd crash leaves unanswered questions after police find man
A man who became the focus of a police search following Monday’s triple-fatal crash near Waiouru has been found, but questions remain about the circumstances that prompted officers to look for him.

Papua New Guinea urged to prepare for El Niño and potential food security crisis
PNG's government is being urged to prepare for El Niño which is expected to mean less rainfall - and more drought - in the western Pacific.

OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'

Five dead in holiday crashes, 'missing' man after crash found
Seven people have died on the roads this weekend, including three dead at a desert road crash, while police call on motorists heading home from the long weekend to take care.

Roads warnings, closures remain as MetService lifts warnings for top of South Island
Roads are still closed as as the MetService lifts warnings for top of South Island