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Former gambler wants all online ads banned
Former gambler urges regulators to ban gambling ads to prevent relapse.
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Green co-leaders bat away questions on Mongrel Mob visit
Green Party co-leaders avoid explaining controversial Mongrel Mob meeting with politicians.
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Election 2026 Campaign Diary: Opportunity Party Wins Political Play
Opportunity Party secures balance of power in New Zealand election race.
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New poll shows Labour edging ahead of National
Labour gains narrow lead over National in election poll as Opportunity hits 5% threshold.
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Huge interest: Agriculture stays standalone at Year 11
New Zealand schools want agriculture to remain a Year 11 subject to keep it visible for all students.
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Tech Sector Pushes for Long-Term Strategy
Tech leaders demand stable policies to boost AI and quantum innovation in New Zealand.
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Labour and National fiscal plans unclear
Labour and National fiscal plans lack clarity on cuts.
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Labour to pull $50m from Super Fund for Elevate fund
Labour redirects up to $50m yearly from NZ Super Fund to boost domestic business growth via Elevate fund.
NZ Herald · 1m
How Much Does It Cost to Run an Election?
New Zealand's 2026 election costs $180m to run, with key challenges in voter outreach.
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Act leader David Seymour would work with Opportunity if it kept Labour out
Act leader David Seymour says he'd work with Opportunity if it kept Labour out of power.
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Walsh vomits, Ponga plays hurt in World Cup opener
Australia beats New Zealand 24-22 in rugby league World Cup as star players battle through exhaustion and injury.
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Australia edge New Zealand in epic World Cup opener
Defending champions Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a thrilling Rugby League World Cup opener, with Jack Bostock's hat-trick sealing victory in the final minutes.
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Lord's Pitch Re-laid After ICC Demerit
Lord's pitch re-laid after ICC deemed it 'unsatisfactory' in June Test.
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How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026
The tournament runs October 15 to November 15 across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, US and Canada with free streams in some regions.
TechRadar · 2m
How to watch Australia vs New Zealand RLWC 2026
Free streams for Australia vs New Zealand Rugby League World Cup 2026.
Rugby World · 1m
New Zealand's AI and Security Choices
New Zealand faces tough security choices as AI and Japan reshape defense strategy.
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New Zealand risks squandering digital potential
Tech leaders warn NZ's digital economy could lose $76b in potential without long-term tech strategy.
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Rugby League World Cup 2026: Watch Guide
Watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 live streams globally with free options in Australia.
Rugby World · 1m
NZ Herald Leaders' Debate: Hipkins Edges Luxon
Chris Hipkins narrowly wins NZ Herald Leaders' Debate over Christopher Luxon.
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Lions women play first-ever Test before New Zealand tour
The British and Irish Lions women's team will face France in Cardiff on 27 August before their 2027 tour to New Zealand, marking a historic first fixture for the side.
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Pacific P510 Logging Truck with Twin Diesel Engines
A 1991 New Zealand logging truck used two Caterpillar engines to haul logs without brakes.
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Test results show maths, reading improving
Primary school math and reading scores rise as reforms take effect.
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Winston Peters and John Campbell clash over UN pandemic vote
New Zealand's foreign minister rejects signing UN pandemic agreement, sparking debate with National Party leader.
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Inspector-General of Police rollout delayed after Budget 2026 bid went unfunded
New Zealand's police watchdog launch delayed as funding bid for Budget 2026 goes unfunded.
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Bharat Arun: India's bowling adaptability challenge
Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun says India's fast bowlers can adapt quickly to New Zealand conditions.
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Former PM Helen Clark calls NZ abstention on UN pandemic vote 'humiliating'
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark says the country's UN pandemic vote abstention is 'humiliating' for national sovereignty.
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Epsom Voters No Longer Need Strategic Vote
Paul Goldsmith says Epsom voters should vote National and their local seat to avoid strategic voting.
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Labour's election funding gap
Labour needs $4.1m to fund 2026 election after $900k broadcasting allocation.
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Labour's election funding gap
Labour needs $3.2m more to run election campaign after $900k public funding.
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Should New Zealand Lower Voting Age to 16?
New Zealand youth advocates push to lower voting age to 16 for 2026 election.
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Winston Peters Accuses Greens of Megaphone Diplomacy Over Israel
Winston Peters' office claims Green Party uses 'megaphone diplomacy' while criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza.
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Green Party proposes $6b economic plan for 64,000 jobs
Green Party pledges $6 billion economic package to create 64,000 new jobs by 2026.
NZ Herald · 2m
Child Poverty Beyond Uniforms
Child poverty experts highlight food insecurity as a bigger issue than school uniform costs.
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Economists doubt fiscal plans debate will shift election vote
Economists say fiscal plans debate won't change election vote outcome.
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ACT Party to Remove Charitable Tax Cap
ACT Party pledges to scrap donations tax-break limit to boost charity sector.
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Greens propose jobs guarantee for young Kiwis
Green Party pledges to fund jobs for 32,000 young New Zealanders through a four-year program.
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ACT's disability cuts criticized as poorly researched
Mental Health Foundation calls ACT's disability benefit cuts 'based in bigotry' amid mental health crisis concerns.
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Countries warn citizens away from Saudi Arabia
Multiple nations issue travel advisories after Houthi attacks on airports in the kingdom.
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New Zealand cuts aid to Ethiopia
New Zealand's aid cut to Ethiopia risks starvation deaths as government funds cancer care.
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Youth advocates urge rangatahi to vote as homelessness concerns grow
Youth advocates push rangatahi to vote as homelessness concerns rise.
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Greens vow AI regulation
Green Party pledges AI oversight to share benefits with New Zealanders.
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AI regulation divides National and Labour
New Zealand's AI strategy faces criticism as National and Labour clash over regulation approach.
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Winston Peters on NZ's declining appeal
Peters says New Zealand is less attractive than before but will restore it.
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Winston Peters on NZ's declining appeal
Peters says New Zealand is less attractive than before but will restore it.
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ACT cuts foreign aid by $1.1bn over four years
ACT promises $1.1bn foreign aid cuts over four years, protecting Pacific and Ukraine.
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NZ First pledges shortage-led skilled visas
NZ First promises to replace current immigration system with shortage-focused skilled work visas if re-elected.
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Stricter housing rules risk domestic violence victims
Women's Refuge warns new emergency housing rules could deny safety to domestic violence survivors.
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New Zealand vs Australia Bledisloe Cup Test
All Blacks host Wallabies in first Bledisloe Cup Test.
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O'Rourke misses India series due to injury
New Zealand pacer Will O'Rourke ruled out India series after hamstring and calf injuries.
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Quake Centre Closes Hours Due to Staff Shortages
New Zealand's quake and tsunami monitoring centre shut for eight hours due to staff cuts, risking disaster readiness.
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NZ First pledges minimum wage rise
NZ First promises to raise minimum wage with inflation if elected.
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Pharmacists to treat more conditions
Health company urges rule change to let pharmacists handle common conditions.
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Federated Farmers Supports National Water Scheme
Federated Farmers backs National's water storage plan but urges more government funding for rural projects.
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Free Bledisloe Cup 2026 Streams
Watch New Zealand vs Australia live for free in Australia and US with NordVPN.
Rugby World · 1m
Midas NZ urges car checks as WoF period extends
Midas NZ chief warns drivers to check cars before longer Warrant of Fitness checks begin next month.
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Police target Lone Wolf motorcycle gang across two countries
Australian and New Zealand authorities arrested 20 people and laid 69 charges against the Lone Wolf Outlaw Motorcycle Gang in a coordinated operation.
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Chapman, Foulkes out of India T20Is
New Zealand's Chapman and Foulkes miss India T20Is as Clarkson and Tickner step in.
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Sugary Drinks Out of Schools
Public health groups urge cross-party support to ban sugary drinks in schools and ECE centres.
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NZ First Campaigns on Fireworks Ban
NZ First pushes fireworks ban as election campaign intensifies.
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Election Campaign Live
National pledges drug testing for Jobseeker recipients as Labour accuses them of using 'bludgers' in polls.
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