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'Really devastating' - digging deep to clean up Motueka flood damage
Blue Malosso moved with husband and two children to the Motueka Valley six months ago. Their home was picked up and taken hundreds of metres by floodwaters.

All Blacks: The major talking points ahead of test against France
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has to mull selections and tactics after France almost did the unthinkable in the test in Dunedin on Saturday night.

New Zealand's most wholesome festival is as comforting as a 'warm cuppa'
“There is so much uncertainty in the world right now, and this is a really timely reminder of joy, connection and the good things in life.”

Stuff apologises to Action for Smokefree 2025 (ASH) & Ben Youdan
The first report, aired on July 26th, alleged links between ASH and the pro-vaping lobby in Australia. The BSA found it breached fairness, balance, and accuracy standards.

Tenants dig their heels in against eviction from ‘virtually uninhabitable’ house
The home was covered in mould, with damp carpets. But the tenants, who owed thousands in rent, resisted eviction.

‘Viper in disguise’ continues to practise as lawyer
Gautam Jindal was suspended for six months for a ‘vengeful crusade’ against a colleague. But he’s appealed, and is still allowed to practise law.

Mental health workers say assaults increasing as police ‘withdraw’
The union representing mental health workers says they’re put in danger as the Government looks to change how police respond to mental health call-outs.

Afterburner AI cuts paperwork, streamlines mortgage advice process
With upcoming Afterburner tech, the founders’ business, Float Mortgages, will be able to process up to three times the mortgage applications in half the time, they say.

Long Covid voices 'excluded' from inquiry hearings
Phase two of the Royal Commission of Inquiry will look further into the government decisions over vaccine use and lockdowns including the extended lockdowns in Auckland and Northland.

Wellington Hospital cuts maternity and gynaecology beds for ED
Wellington Hospital is cutting beds from its gynaecology and maternity wards in a trial aimed at making more room for patients from the overcrowded Emergency Department, according to a leaked memo.

Red tape or red flag? Seymour's regulation bill on trial this week
Analysis: A week of political scrutiny lies ahead for one of the government's most polarising bills, dubbed by some critics as "Treaty Principles 2.0".

How to find NZ’s new secret hot tubs
This secret soak is found deep in the South Island, surrounded by some of our best scenery.

‘Old boys club’ at Corrections enabling sexism, and worse, in the workplace, union says
Months after a report revealed 25% of staff had experienced sexual harassment, Corrections has been slow to tackle its culture problem, union says.

OCR watch: Here’s where the major banks’ rates are at, where will they go?
The Reserve Bank will review the official cash rate on Wednesday, so is it set to drop again or are there other factors at play?

PowerNet to pay unjustly dismissed nurse $25k
PowerNet has been ordered to pay compensation and three months’ lost wages for the unjustified dismissal of an occupational health nurse.

Looming legal battle over Gloriavale slavery claims
Class action sparks fight over who gets to speak for members of secretive Christian sect.

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