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Stock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wet

Hydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.

AI-driven exam breaches surge as schools grapple with cheating; top principal issues warning

Busted: 10 students took too long in the toilet, 88 had phones, 59 used AI.

'A sad loss': Why this prostate cancer treatment is 'disappearing' in NZ

'It’s not the treatment that’s the problem,' a urologist says.

Backers abandoned $200m Auckland Arena project over council hurdles: sources

Extended timelines and complexities on public land were major hurdles.

Return of our Lorde: Singer announces two Kiwi tour dates for 2026

Cryptic posters across Melbourne and Sydney have teased the Australasian tour.

Robert Beaglehole: NZ is on the cusp of smokefree history – we should celebrate

OPINION: Smoking rates in New Zealand have dropped to under 7% in six years.

Foote stable favoured by global racing giant in coup for NZ

One of the world's biggest racehorse owners has upped its New Zealand presence.

Matthew Hooton: The case for abolishing regional councils in NZ

OPINION: Japan has 13 zones, while NZ has more than 1000, adding complexity and cost.

Te Pāti Māori selects former broadcaster for Tāmaki Makaurau byelection

Move comes after MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp died last month.

NZ's LNG import plan could cost up to $1b, report reveals

Smaller LNG options would cost more per gigajoule but need less infrastructure.

Fletcher Construction fatality reported in Vanuatu

Man allegedly struck by heavy construction tool, said to be accelerator ball on a crane.

Australian regulator clears Lactalis' proposed acquisition of Fonterra businesses

The ACCC found the acquisition unlikely to lessen competition in Victoria and Tasmania.

Ruby Tui earns Black Ferns recall for final test before World Cup

Five players were unavailable for selection in the final test before the World Cup.

'Morally bankrupt': Expert slams proposal to end climate buy-outs

'You are on your own': Phasing out support for climate adaptation slammed.

'Scope for it': Foster backs AUSNZ XV to feature in 2029 Lions tour

Ian Foster wants to see the AUSNZ XV side feature in New Zealand.

Waipareira Trust battles deregistration in High Court over charity status

The High Court heard Waipareira's judicial review in May; a ruling is pending.

Quattro plans office upgrades to create $650m of assets in Auckland CBD

Quattro plans to significantly gentrify the mid-town buildings.

Truck driver dies in BoP crash

Otara Rd is closed, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.