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Russell on the cusp of becoming first mainland town to achieve pest-free status
In recent weeks the Russell Landcare Trust has started removing traps from the bush - not because it has given up the battle, but because in some areas there are no pests left to catch.

Ferry replacement project hit government's $1.7b ceiling in June
A review says the lack of detailed business cases with "no clear economic framework such as a cost-benefit analysis" means the project has limited decision-making transparency, and gives limited confidence it will lead to the best outcome.

Pellet factory and data centre proposed for old Winstone Pulp site
Winstone Pulp International permanently closed its two central North Island mills at Karioi and Tangiwai in 2024 after 45 years of operation, due to soaring wholesale electricity prices.

'Make us part of the solution': Wahine Maori share justice system experiences with Waitangi Tribunal
Three wahine Maori are among those who have shared their experiences, from both inside and outside the justice system, at the Waitangi Tribunal's priority inquiry into custodial remand.

Part of Auckland's Southern Motorway reopens after head-on crash
Both drivers were taken to hospital in critical and serious conditions.

National Party MPs feeling the pressure of party vote plunge
Analysis - National is in a fight to save the furniture just nine days out from the polls closing.

Election live: New RNZ poll gives another boost to Opportunity
The last poll before the election will also make harsh reading for National.

One NZ Stadium operators review misting fan option to deal with hot temperatures
Additional air-cooling measures at Christchurch's stadium went unused during the long weekend's sport action due to player safety, venue operators say.

Why your car might be losing value faster than it used to
Petrol vehicles are losing value more quickly than equivalent models did a decade ago.

Government minister calls for review of 'unacceptable' BBC Scotland channel closure
The BBC announced the dedicated Scotland channel would move online as part of measures to make savings of £500m.

Winston Peters endorses National's Chris Bishop over NZ First's Hutt South candidate
The New Zealand First leader told his supporters in the electorate to vote for the National candidate because he could be out of Parliament if he doesn't win the seat.

Could the public bankroll a third supermarket competitor?
While pressure grows for someone to challenge the supermarket duopoly, people are putting their money behind Plenty Foods in Upper Hutt.

NZQA blocks enrolments at Auckland institute
The Qualifications Authority said it would not comment on the details of its actions while they were underway.

Another supermarket chain might not fix our problems, NZIER says
An economist says there are underlying structural constraints that arise from New Zealand's relatively small market, geography and economies of scale.

CSL Group buys SIMPL Wireless in North America push
The deal gives CSL Group a US base and wider carrier access as demand grows for resilient IoT connectivity across critical sectors.

Keeper links Tenable findings to instant remediation
Security teams can now fix cloud risks faster, as Keeper's new Tenable link rotates credentials and enforces Just-In-Time access in seconds.

RNZ-Reid Research poll: National below disastrous 2020 result as Opportunity surges
National has dismissed the result as "out of step" with other polls, just nine days before voting closes.

Two Lotto players win $500,000 each as Powerball rolls over to $6 million
Strike Four has also rolled over to $400,000 for Saturday night, while seven players each won $26,425 in Second Division.

Mum quits job as lawyer to voice Netflix cartoon
Emily McGonagle, 42, decides to change careers after watching Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol on repeat.