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Auckland University alumni say they weren't told of sexual misconduct review
The review will investigate sexual harassment complaints handled by the university within the last five years.

Pakaraka School becomes first state school to convert to charter school
A May survey found more than 95% of respondents supported the change.

House buyers 'in the driver's seat' - QV
QV says buyers have the upper hand, with some making 'cheeky' offers and the market likely flat at best.

In-person appointments at Horowhenua clinic 'very limited' after 12 staff resign over past year
The Tararua Health Group were put on a temporary freeze by Health New Zealand over several concerns.

National hints at tax cuts - after 2029, as fiscal plan released
But Nicola Willis says the books must be back in the black first.

All Blacks loose forward ‘not there yet’ after battling back from scary injury
Wallace Sititi has started in back-to-back All Blacks tests for the first time since last year’s Rugby Championship.

'We are sorry': De Pasquale’s team apologises over Bathurst fuel bungle
Team 18 have made the extraordinary step of apologising to Anton De Pasquale and his co-driver Lee Holdsworth.

‘We don’t work for AI’: Greens vows regulation of artificial intelligence
The Greens have announced its AI policy, which includes regulating the technology to protect creativity and jobs.

Labour plans to cut school uniform costs and allow 'affordable, generic' options
Chris Hipkins says getting kids ready for school "shouldn’t mean starting the term with another big bill".

Woman stuck in Cook Islands for three years after NZ declines transit visa
She's been stranded in the Cook Islands for three years.

Wallabies look to fix kicking game after losing aerial battle at Eden Park
Ben Donaldson says Australia’s kicking accuracy must improve after New Zealand dominated the contestable high ball at Eden Park.

Couple who helped minor after Invercargill assault sought
Police want to find the “good Samaritans” who picked up a young girl after she was seriously assaulted at Invercargill’s Queens Park.

NZ sees first state-to-charter school conversion after overwhelming support
A Northland state school has become the first in the country to convert to a charter school.

'We don't work for AI': Greens vow to regulate artificial intelligence
"Nothing about this technology is inevitable," says the Green Party's co-leader.

Police seek 'Good Samaritans' who helped girl after Invercargill assault
The girl was seriously assaulted at Queens Park on 2 October.

Election live: National opens its books, Greens take on AI, Labour target school uniforms
And Labour promises to cut the price of school uniforms.

Summerset Group and Ryman Healthcare sales rise
The two large retirement village operators have reported sales increases in the three months ending September.

Stranded Solomon Islands ferry passengers adrift at sea brought on shore
Dozens of people who were stranded on the vessel MV Awka have been rescued, local authorities confirmed on Monday.

Ten years after a sellout Auckland show, WWE is coming back
Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan and LA Knight are among the stars advertised for the Spark Arena show.

National’s fiscal plan: Willis confirms no tax cuts next term
Nicola Willis says now is not the time for tax cuts

AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.

RNZAF Hercules flies fire truck and crew to Niue after wildfire
Six FENZ specialists, firefighting equipment and a drone were also sent as Niue monitors a wildfire and prepares for the dry season.