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Call for Sams Creek to be included in Kahurangi National Park
A petition calls on the government to protect the creek, and adjoining conservation land around the Takaka River and Cobb Valley from future mining proposals.

Profits from iwi-led solar project tagged for families experiencing energy hardship
The partnership between Rangitane and Tararua District council saw 880 solar panels mounted on a floating structure at the Dannevirke Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The biggest moments of Kylie Minogue's AFL grand final show
The Aussie icon beat the elements to dazzle more than 100,000 fans at the MCG, plus many more at home, during pre-game entertainment.

Check your tickets: Numbers drawn for Lotto’s $15 million jackpot
$15 million is up for grabs with Lotto Powerball.

How Lord of the Rings helped Kiwi-Australian mum recover from shark attack
Leah Stewart lost her arm after being mauled at Sydney's Coogee Beach in June.

Give your Windows PC a subscription-free Microsoft Office setup for only $17
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2019 for a one-time $16.97 payment (MSRP $229) and keep a lifetime license through October 4. Office has increasingly moved toward subscriptions, which means another payment every year just to keep access to familiar productivity apps. For anyone looking to avoid that recurring cost, Office...

Orange Guy got a $140k makeover - but something’s missing
Forget the election - we need to talk about what happened to Orange Guy.

Two men given lengthy jail terms for murder, attempted murder of ex-Argentina rugby player
A Paris court sentenced Loïk Le Priol to 26 years in jail for murdering former Argentina rugby player Federico Martín Aramburú while Romain Bouvier received a 19-year sentence for attempted murder.

UK ticket holder wins £111m EuroMillions jackpot
It is the third time a UK-based player has scooped the EuroMillions jackpot this year, National Lottery operator Allwyn said.

Two men jailed for 2022 murder of Argentine rugby player
Loik Le Priol, 32, a former soldier who fired the fatal shots, was sentenced to 26 years in jail.

Live: Black Ferns v England WXV Global Series
Follow all the WXV Global Series action from Twickenham.

Why did the seal cross the road? To bring Wellington traffic to a halt
Police officers appeared to use road cones to persuade the “pretty small” seal not to cross the road, but it was too headstrong to obey.

Destitute deaths costing funeral directors thousands
Funeral directors who arrange funerals for people who die with no money say they are left out of pocket by public agencies.

Edit and convert PDFs without committing to another software subscription — this one’s a flat $40
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to PDF Agile for $39.99 instead of signing up for an ongoing Adobe Acrobat subscription. Adobe Acrobat may be the familiar name for working with PDFs, but it’s far from the only tool available. PDF Agile offers another way to handle everyday PDF tasks without adding another...

Kainga Ora decision to sell off Wellington housing blocks disappoints locals
Units in the two blocks on Strathmore's Nuku Street have been empty for up to six years.

Lucas Casey chasing 10 straight games with a try as Otago face Harbour
Follow live coverage of the NPC match between North Harbour and Otago in Albany.

Country Life: Taranaki pig farmer goes whole hog to stay ahead
Faced with tough competition, tightening welfare rules and increasing costs, a Taranaki pig farmer is going whole hog to stay ahead.

Canterbury host Southland in NPC clash
Follow live coverage of the NPC match between Canterbury and Southland in Christchurch.

Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election
Lula, who is currently in a tight presidential race against Flávio Bolsonaro, said the industry was a "cancer" that he must "remove".