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'There is a rot' - Stanford expresses confidence in Blakeley to fix MBIE
MBIE head Nic Blakeley has again offered his resignation, but the immigration minister has now changed tack to say she has confidence in him.

Election 2026: Te Pati Maori to campaign on entrenching the Treaty and binding Waitangi Tribunal findings
The party's policy proposes major constitutional reforms.

Ban on election-day enrolment forces Labour to change campaign approach
The Labour Party says it has to drastically alter the way it is campaigning for the general election because of changes which make it harder to vote.

‘Anger is a real emotion’: Business defends letting people throw glass at politicians’ photos
The owner of Rage Cage in Christchurch said, “I’d rather they bottle them on the wall than, God forbid, anyone bottles them in the street.”

Te Pati Maori proposes 48% income tax rate, tax credit for kai
The policy also proposes a wealth tax, increased company tax rate, land banking tax, vacant house tax and stamp duty.

Luxon defends prioritising rates cap over social media ban
"We've got a range of issues we have to deal with as a government," says the prime minister.

Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'
Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC.

Toxic waste sites exposed in Michael Sheen documentary 'tip of the iceberg'
One scientist says there are thousands of sites across the UK that need investigating.

A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.

Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney lead tributes to Dolly Parton
The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon.

Te Pati Maori unveils 'Kiwi tax plan' with new 5 percent 'stamp duty'
The party’s announcement on Wednesday afternoon laid out the nine key tax changes the party wanted to see.

Former CEO awarded $186k after boss made baseless misconduct allegations
Former chief executive Juliet Hull has won a landmark personal grievance claim after being unjustifiably dismissed and subjected to baseless allegations of serious misconduct by her employer.

Hao Feng sentenced to four years and two months in prison for fatally strangling partner in her home
An Auckland man who fatally strangled his partner during an argument in her Avondale home has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison.

Blurred, then gone! Nat supporters disappear from MP’s photo
National’s Nancy Lu posted an innocuous photo on Facebook - but on closer inspection, a man’s face had been blurred. Then he disappeared altogether, along with another man.

Architecture doesn't need AI to transform it; it needs AI to make it calmer
Routine design admin is where AI is already easing pressure on architects, leaving more time for judgement, care and client work.

Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.

O'Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team have a "million miles to go" after defeat in Austria.

The Papers: 'We will always love you, Dolly'
The death of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton at aged 80 dominates Wednesday's papers.

Back to school: How to save on uniform costs
From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.