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Watch: National candidate walks out of debate after taking issue with ‘loaded’ questions
Karuna Muthu said he took issue with the questions being asked, which he said were “loaded” towards “the left”.

Driver fined after near miss with train during Greens' level crossing announcement
The driver was seen passing through a level crossing as the Greens made an announcement about removing level crossings.

From a muddy Levin track to the $20m Everest favourite
Champion trainer David Hayes reflects on how a $150k punt on a New Zealand trial horse became the fastest sprinter on the planet.

A taste of winter in spring as cold snap brings snow, hail and frosts
After mid-to-high 20C temperatures across the country earlier in the week, a cold front brings dramatic drops.

Cancer treatment delays at Starship Hospital 'unacceptable', says Greens co-leader Marama Davidson
Marama Davidson even a delay of one day to cancer treatment can jeopardize the entire plan.

Manufacturing sector continues to grow
September was the sector's 15th consecutive month of expansion.

DP World appoints Jason Varsamidis to Asia Pacific role
The promotion keeps continuity at a key growth engine as DP World pushes to expand integrated port and logistics services across Asia Pacific.

Higher prices for fuel suggests inflation pressures have strengthened
Stats NZ figures showed petrol prices rose 6.4 percent on August and diesel prices were up nearly 8 percent.

Call for criminal groups to be declared terrorists, as PNG police seize more high-grade guns
PNG police have been stepping up counter-terrorism efforts, as MPs call for criminal groups to be declared "terrorists".

'It's unfair': Energy pricing not fit for purpose for marae
The case of a marae that had a 400% rise in its power bill shows how ill-equipped energy companies are to cater for marae, an expert says.

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie expresses his dismay at 'crazy' World Cup draw
Dave Rennie has voiced his frustration at a Rugby World Cup draw that could see the All Blacks and Springboks meet in the quarters.

Westpac NZ automates loan income checks with Akahu
Applicants for Westpac NZ personal loans can now get faster approvals, as the bank's online system automatically sorts income and expense data.

Person dies in South Otago workplace accident
A person was found dead at a South Otago address, with police notifying WorkSafe.

Cyclone alert in force for Cook Islands as tropical depression intensifies
The Cook Islands Metservice warns tropical depression TD01F could reach category 1 strength within the next 24 hours as it tracks towards the low lying atoll Suwarrow.

Woman's body found after car plunges into water in Tauranga
The driver of the car was taken to hospital.

'This is what it looks like': Mayor speaks on city's water under-investment
Wellington's mayor says decades of under-investment in water infrastructure is hitting home for the capital.

Soft September for retailers Stats NZ data shows
The latest electronic card sales data from Stats NZ shows spending in retail industries fell 0.4 percent, or $33 million, in September compared with the previous month.

Mitsubishi Heavy & Ingeteam team up on US data centres
Rising AI electricity demand is pushing US data centre operators to seek more reliable power systems as the firms plan broader integration work.

National promises more affordable homes for older people
The election pledge does not include any additional funding, but guarantees seniors a minimum share of future places.