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Curing NZ's health system: First halt the deterioration, primary care leader says
The health system is battling the effects of years of underfunding, particularly in primary care, Dr Bryan Betty says on his final day as chair of General Practice NZ.

Judge rules Crown must protect buried remains of ancient waka in Chatham Islands
Archaeologist warns only 10 percent of the waka may have been recovered and that further remains could be destroyed if a storm hits the site

Can working make me worse off? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.

Ron Mark returns to NZ First for election
The former MP has been confirmed as the party's Wairarapa electorate candidate.

What could National’s KiwiSaver changes mean for you? Try the calculator here
National has launched a KiwiSaver calculator letting people estimate how the party’s proposed retirement savings changes could affect their nest egg if elected.

New Zealand First Kiwi Kids Grant plans to pay parents for having children
The party's Kiwi Kids Grant would seek to arrest that fall, by paying parents $5,000 a year for the first three years, and for up to three children.

Return of the Mark: Former Defence Minister to contest Wairarapa for NZ First
Former Defence Minister Ron Mark is making a return to frontline politics after NZ First confirmed he will contest the Wairarapa electorate at this year’s election.

Northland v Manawatu - NPC rugby
Follow live coverage of the NPC match between Northland and Manawatu in Whangarei.

ACT candidate Paul Henry unveils plan to let teachers use 'reasonable force' on students
ACT wants to give teachers the legal power to remove "seriously or persistently disruptive" students from a classroom.

Wicker Man sequel director Justin Hardy dies aged 61
The British filmmaker died on Friday after suffering a heart attack, his family said in a statement.

Spain installs floating barrier after deadly migrant border rush
At least 67 people died while trying to climb the breakwater and border fence, officials say.

Ninth SH3 Awakino Gorge closure for 2026: Businesses say they're hurting
Businesses on SH3 between Taranaki and Waikato face their ninth closure of the highway this year, while repairs are made to deal with water flowing on the road, but every closure hurts, they say.

Wellington face Hawke’s Bay in NPC round one
Follow live coverage of the NPC match between Wellington and Hawke’s Bay.

Traffic snarls as snow crowds flock to Mt Ruapehu
Thousands of visitors chasing the snow have created lengthy delays on State Highway 48, with one shuttle operator saying traffic is making it increasingly difficult to get people to and from Mt Ruapehu.

Live NRLW: Warriors v Titans
Follow all the NRLW action from Geohex Park, Wagga Wagga.

Warriors look to keep winning NRLW run going against Titans in Magic Round
Follow live coverage as the Warriors take on the Titans in NRLW’s magic round

Winston Peters effigy ‘gets the chop’ in mock guillotine protest
The Migrant Workers Association of Aotearoa staged a mock guillotine execution of a Winston Peters effigy in downtown Auckland on Saturday.

Hastings District Council boss dies unexpectedly
Nigel Bickle’s family announced his death on Sunday, describing him as "a devoted husband", "a respected colleague" and someone who "touched the lives of many".

Eighth recent SH3 Awakino Gorge closure: Businesses say they're hurting
Businesses on SH3 between Taranaki and Waikato face their eighth closure of the highway in recent times, while repairs are made to deal with water flowing on the road, but every closure hurts, they say.

England great considered taking own life after CTE diagnosis
Phil Vickery has pledged to donate his brain for research into the damage caused by head injuries.