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NZ sharemarket flat ahead of August earnings season – Market close
The S&P/NZX50 Index closed at 13,861.93, up 11.24 points or 0.08%.

Election 2026: What the Treasury wealth tax paper really says, according to the man who co-wrote it
About 38% of wealth would be shifted to avoid paying the Greens' tax.

Mauao base track repairs continue after new slips
About 8000 cubic metres of earth shifted at the fatal slip site over the weekend.

Police appeal for help identifying man for investigation into vehicle damage incident
Emergency services received a report of wilful damage to a vehicle in a carpark in Christchurch, in June.

US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old
The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.

Snowplanet installs 2300 solar panels to cut power grid use by about 30%
The project offsets 101 tonnes of carbon each year.

'There's something smelly about the story' - NZ unlikely to be involved in Russian spying, say experts
The as-yet-unnamed man's arrest in the south-east city of Khabarovsk was for allegedly using email and instant messaging to provide information to the NZ Security Intelligence Service.

Canterbury Rugby League to review new competition format after fan criticism
CRL introduced the new Conference League format at the start of this season.

Calls for police to revisit ex-officer's other cases after damning sex assault review
Two specialist sexual violence support organisations are calling for police to review other cases investigated by former Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Folau.

Devilskin’s Dunedin show stopped after punter excretes on Union Hall floor
The offensive incident unfolded during Devilskin's show on Saturday night.

Seven race tracks face closure in horse racing industry proposal
Horse racing at Wellington's Trentham course could come to an end under a new industry plan.

Amorangi summit returns to promote tikanga-led governance
Hundreds gathering in Wellington to seek greater understanding of governance throughout Te Ao Maori.

Tributes flow for Auckland rugby league coach Moe Fa’aofo
Moe Fa'aofo died suddenly, surrounded by his family.

Fleeing drivers in early morning pursuits lead Auckland police to multiple arrests
The incidents occurred early Tuesday, beginning around 3.25am, when police spotted a stolen MG exiting the Southern Motorway at Redoubt Road.

Show us the bill: Labour wants a copy of the social media bill before support
“Unwise” - Seymour warns National not to push ahead with social media bill without coalition support, Labour wants a copy before pledging support

Court of Appeal says Auckland investment property belongs to daughter, following ‘gift’ from parents
The case made its way to the Court of Appeal, which had to decide who owned the property.

Royal New Zealand Navy frigate rescues six in Hawaii
The canoe was taking on water in 35-knot winds in the Kaiwi Channel.

Govt announces RSE changes, accommodation an open question
The government is promising stronger and clearer accommodation standards for RSE workers, as a landmark court case remains undecided.

Church-backed investor buys Bay of Plenty farm for kiwifruit expansion
The mixed dairy farm is in for a multimillion-dollar kiwifruit orchard redevelopment.

Should the Government extend fuel support as prices dip below $3? – The Front Page
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will take advice to Cabinet next week.

Beef farmer fined $22,000 over ‘high biosecurity risk operation’
The Rangiriri farmer’s non-compliance involved more than 600 animals.

Investigation launched after pohutukawa trees poisoned
There is clear evidence of drill and fill holes around the base of the trees, the Department of Conservation says.