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Two people critically injured after overnight stabbing in West Auckland's Glendene
Two people were taken to hospital in a critical condition and a third person was reported to be in a moderate condition.

Roosters win NRL grand final
A Daly Cherry-Evans field goal proved the difference in the NRL grand final.

Which political party would make you better off?
We've compared a few scenarios to show how that might look for different sections of society.

NZ goat formula co-operative expands to China, United States
Some consumers select goat milk products over cow's milk for health benefits.

Verstappen wants a 'lesson learned' after software glitch causes chaos in Malaysia
Max Verstappen said he wants “a lesson learned” after Formula 1 drivers and fans were left waiting for software updates because the cars' algorithms weren’t able to handle a wet track.

Election 26: New faces in race for West Coast Tasman
If there is one thing that divides the electorate's voters, it is mining.

Revisiting zombie towns: What happens when the housing supply keeps up
When you build homes that people want, and help them into it, it can rekindle communities.

Labour's fiscal plan: National's claims and how Labour is defending it
National's Nicola Willis claimed past Labour finance ministers would be ashamed - while Labour says it's reponsible and pays for all election promises.

Djokovic beats Zverev to reach China Open semis
Novak Djokovic's quest to win a first trophy of 2026 continues with a hard-fought victory in the quarter-finals of the China Open.

Horse lover's final wish fulfilled with pony visit
Denise Lee was able to spend time with two ponies at a hospice after her daughter appealed for help.

All-clear declared for Saipan, Tinian as Typhoon Choi-wan moves away
Saipan and Tinian have been given the all-clear as Typhoon Choi-wan moves away from the Northern Mariana Islands.

Local councillor Daniel Newman applauds National plan for Mill Road construction
But Greater Auckland claims the $1.75b investment is like "taking a sledgehammer to crack a nut".

Loafers Lodge survivors denied funding to attend manslaughter trial
Four people responsible for aspects of the building's fire safety systems will appear in the Wellington High Court this week.

Filming 'Tenzing' on Aoraki Mt Cook: 'I was scared s...less'
While cameras rolled thousands of metres above sea level, alpine supervisor and safety co-ordinator Guy Cotter carried one of Tenzing's most important roles: getting everyone off the mountain safely at the end of each day.

‘Oh, did they?’ NZ First candidate’s awkward backtrack at debate
A NZ First candidate told an arts debate he opposed a Government policy before learning on stage his own party had voted for it.

Live: Election campaign heads into second week after busy weekend
The election campaign is picking up up speed as it heads into the second week.

Waiting for economic recovery? Hold on until next year
ASB's latest quarterly forecast predicts two more official cash rate hikes before Christmas to tackle inflation.

Regional airlines get $5.7m funding to help manage operating costs
The funding will be made available for "temporary, targeted and proportionate" working capital grants.

Wu wins first title since Crucible as Chinese snooker hits new high
Wu Yize claims his first ranking title since he became world champion - a result that means China will have the top two players in the rankings for the first time.

Dominant Verstappen & superb Hamilton recovery - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Are The Public Ready To Vote Tory Again?
The BBC’s daily news podcast with episodes Monday to Sunday at 5pm.