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MPs debate Penk's sacking over failed National leadership coup

"He dared to enact what the rest of the country are asking for, which is a change of prime minister," says one opposition leader.

4:52pm

2:35

One Nation vows to bring back cheaper legal cigarettes

The Australian party's leader Pauline Hanson has pledged to cut the excise by 75%.

1:30

Guidelines to let GPs diagnose endometriosis more easily

"Surgery will remain available for those who need it, but it will no longer be the only route to a diagnosis," says the Health Minister.

2:25

White House aide Natalie Harp is pictured during a meeting to sign an executive order about vaccines, Monday, August 10, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.

White House aide Natalie Harp cited in Trump and Democratic senator feud

Jon Ossoff said the US president wanted nothing more than to "build his ballroom and travel with Natalie on their apparently defenceless flying palace".

Business

What Kmart's checkout shake-up means for NZ shoppers

Where checkouts were placed in a store changed how stores felt to consumers, an expert in business marketing says.

5:00pm

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development Minister Louise Upston.

Luxon apologises as thousands hit by Winter Energy Payment error

Nearly 15,000 pensioners and veterans had their payments affected, leading to the Prime Minister and Social Development Minister saying sorry.

A still from Niu Lai (The Cow is Coming).

'Terrible' Chinese animated film becomes a box-office hit

Niulai, a film about a calf who had a dream about himself growing up with the help of his family, was made over five years by just two people.

5:30pm

Photos show truck smashed through barrier on Auckland motorway

NZTA Waka Kotahi warned of delays as crews worked to clear the scene. There are no reports of injury.

1:30

Luxon apologises as thousands hit by Winter Energy Payment error

Nearly 15,000 pensioners and veterans had their payments affected, leading to the Prime Minister and Social Development Minister saying sorry.

'Terrible' Chinese animated film becomes a box-office hit

Niulai, a film about a calf who had a dream about himself growing up with the help of his family, was made over five years by just two people.

5:30pm

Photos show truck smashed through barrier on Auckland motorway

NZTA Waka Kotahi warned of delays as crews worked to clear the scene. There are no reports of injury.

1:30

'Much-loved' Wellington teacher dies after being hit by car in the US

Gail Ives was "on the trip of a lifetime" when she was hit by a car while out running in Los Angeles.

Former council manager among three charged in alleged $12m fraud scheme

The trio allegedly deceived two councils into awarding contracts valued at more than $12 million to an engineering firm they controlled.

1:30

MPs debate Penk's sacking over failed National leadership coup

"He dared to enact what the rest of the country are asking for, which is a change of prime minister," says one opposition leader.

4:52pm

2:35

One Nation vows to bring back cheaper legal cigarettes

The Australian party's leader Pauline Hanson has pledged to cut the excise by 75%.

1:30

Guidelines to let GPs diagnose endometriosis more easily

"Surgery will remain available for those who need it, but it will no longer be the only route to a diagnosis," says the Health Minister.

2:25

White House aide Natalie Harp cited in Trump and Democratic senator feud

Jon Ossoff said the US president wanted nothing more than to "build his ballroom and travel with Natalie on their apparently defenceless flying palace".

Motorsport

Liam Lawson's F1 teammate opens up on 'competitive' relationship

Lawson and 19-year-old rookie teammate Arvid Lindblad had strong 2026 seasons, fighting for points and emerging as a closely matched pairing at Racing Bulls.

A photograph of Pauline Hanna at the inquest.

Crime and Justice

Polkinghorne's sister describes morning of Pauline Hanna's death

Giving evidence for the first time while under oath, Ruth Hughes said she found her brother cradling his wife on the floor.

Luxon apologises as thousands hit by Winter Energy Payment error

Nearly 15,000 pensioners and veterans had their payments affected, leading to the Prime Minister and Social Development Minister saying sorry.

'Terrible' Chinese animated film becomes a box-office hit

Niulai, a film about a calf who had a dream about himself growing up with the help of his family, was made over five years by just two people.

5:30pm

Motorsport

Liam Lawson's F1 teammate opens up on 'competitive' relationship

Lawson and 19-year-old rookie teammate Arvid Lindblad had strong 2026 seasons, fighting for points and emerging as a closely matched pairing at Racing Bulls.

Crime and Justice

Polkinghorne's sister describes morning of Pauline Hanna's death

Giving evidence for the first time while under oath, Ruth Hughes said she found her brother cradling his wife on the floor.

Photos show truck smashed through barrier on Auckland motorway

NZTA Waka Kotahi warned of delays as crews worked to clear the scene. There are no reports of injury.

1:30

'Much-loved' Wellington teacher dies after being hit by car in the US

Gail Ives was "on the trip of a lifetime" when she was hit by a car while out running in Los Angeles.

Former council manager among three charged in alleged $12m fraud scheme

The trio allegedly deceived two councils into awarding contracts valued at more than $12 million to an engineering firm they controlled.

1:30

MPs debate Penk's sacking over failed National leadership coup

"He dared to enact what the rest of the country are asking for, which is a change of prime minister," says one opposition leader.

4:52pm

2:35

One Nation vows to bring back cheaper legal cigarettes

The Australian party's leader Pauline Hanson has pledged to cut the excise by 75%.

1:30

Guidelines to let GPs diagnose endometriosis more easily

"Surgery will remain available for those who need it, but it will no longer be the only route to a diagnosis," says the Health Minister.

2:25

'Much-loved' Wellington teacher dies after being hit by car in the US

Gail Ives was "on the trip of a lifetime" when she was hit by a car while out running in Los Angeles.

Former council manager among three charged in alleged $12m fraud scheme

The trio allegedly deceived two councils into awarding contracts valued at more than $12 million to an engineering firm they controlled.

1:30

MPs debate Penk's sacking over failed National leadership coup

"He dared to enact what the rest of the country are asking for, which is a change of prime minister," says one opposition leader.

4:52pm

2:35

One Nation vows to bring back cheaper legal cigarettes

The Australian party's leader Pauline Hanson has pledged to cut the excise by 75%.

1:30

Guidelines to let GPs diagnose endometriosis more easily

"Surgery will remain available for those who need it, but it will no longer be the only route to a diagnosis," says the Health Minister.

2:25