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Paul Henry begins tour to meet voters, praises three-strikes laws as Act Party’s best success
Henry wants higher productivity and nurse salaries, fewer public servants and lower debt.

Serious crash in Northland closes road
Emergency services were called to the scene on Ararua Rd about 2.30pm.

How learning te reo Maori in her 70's transformed one Pakeha grandmother's view of Aotearoa
"Open your heart": Learning te reo has brought Gael Finlayson-Davis wonderful insight and enjoyment, and she hopes to encourage more New Zealanders to take their first step.

How tonight’s mammoth $40 million Lotto jackpot would rank in all-time win list
Lotto will hold off releasing information on the winning ticket until Sunday.

Act Party wants hunters in charge of game animals on conservation land, not DoC
The policy would reward hunters for verified conservation outcomes.

Knights lose $13m Kiwis star for season after ACL rupture
Kiwis star Dylan Brown and NSW debutant Dylan Lucas face surgeries and long rehabs following costly loss to Roosters.

ACT wants hunters in charge of game animals on conservation land, not DOC
The party says it wants to give hunters a "real stake in managing and looking after our conservation estate".

Live: Blues v Matatu, Super Rugby Aupiki final
Join us for the live action, as the Blues try to defend their Super Rugby Aupiki against the challengers from the South Island.

Bottle-O franchise owner Metcash proposes exit from NZ wholesale liquor, jobs on the line
Metcash has begun consulting NZ wholesale staff on an exit plan.

Civil Defence website crash during tsunami alert due to third-party problems - minister
Mark Mitchell met with the National Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday.

Donald Trump claims LeBron James ‘might be a racist’ after 41yo NBA star signs 76ers deal
James has signed a two-year, US$8m deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Wellington parents must raise $350k for children’s surgeries after toddler’s painful complications
Dad says he's cried more in the past two years than in his whole adult life.

Serious crash closes SH2 in Hawke’s Bay
People are believed to be seriously injured after a crash in Hawke’s Bay.

Diamond Jak enormous in rare weight-carrying Taumarunui Gold Cup victory
Diamond Jak defends the cup the hard way at Te Rapa.

Beneficiaries spend 8% more than they receive each week – report
Hardship KiwiSaver withdrawals are up 1046% since 2015.

Lotto Powerball’s $40m jackpot up for grabs in live draw
Tonight's multimillion-dollar grand prize is the biggest of the year.

Family violence offender Frank James Walker must stay out of Dunedin, wear ankle bracelet
Frank Walker has amassed more than 100 convictions in a 28-year criminal history.

Matatu v Blues Women live updates, Super Rugby Aupiki final
Live updates of the Super Rugby Aupiki final between Matatu and the Blues Women.

It doesn’t have to be smartphones or social media; we should do both – Cecilia Robinson
OPINION: We should delay giving children smartphones and restrict their social media.

Nvidia’s Rivals Are Coming for Its Crown, But the Smartest AI Bet Sits Further Down the Tech Stack

Christchurch landlords ordered to pay $400 for broken water feature
The tenants looked out at a giant urn-like water feature that was dry because the landlords could not get it to work.

Outgoing NZTE chief Peter Chrisp urges consistency in export strategy
Chrisp believes India offers vast long-term potential for Kiwi exporters.

‘Sold out of everything’: Bakery flooded by demand for ‘the Foxy’, golf hero Ryan Fox’s favourite pie
Bakery sells out after naming Ryan Fox’s favourite pie ‘The Foxy’.

What's next for Gisborne after Rhythm and Vines exit?
As the dust settles following the announcement that Rhythm and Vines will leave Gisborne after this year’s festival, Tairawhiti is turning its attention to the future.