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Tech Insider: IT industry's oldest association goes bust – what its accounts reveal
Business

Tech Insider: IT industry's oldest association goes bust – what its accounts reveal

Audit reviews of previous years' accounts are under way.

01 Oct 09:22 PM
World

Scientist and conservationist Dr Jane Goodall has died, aged 91

Dr Jane Goodall was considered the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees. Video / AFP, Getty Images

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01 Oct 09:12 PM
Sport

All Blacks legend makes history as oldest player to score in French Top 14

The 43-year-old scored his first try of the season during a 25-minute cameo off the bench.

01 Oct 09:09 PM

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Bremworth agrees to $43.7m takeover by Godfrey Hirst owner
Retail

Bremworth agrees to $43.7m takeover by Godfrey Hirst owner

The offer is 85% above Bremworth’s latest closing share price of 62c.

01 Oct 09:03 PM
'Pathetic': Locals blast Woolworths parking rule sparking community feud
New Zealand
|Updated

'Pathetic': Locals blast Woolworths parking rule sparking community feud

Locals fear the rule will hurt small shops as shoppers avoid popping between stores.

01 Oct 09:00 PM
'Baby-faced assassin back in business': TVNZ reporter questioned over texts
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Media and marketing
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'Baby-faced assassin back in business': TVNZ reporter questioned over texts

01 Oct 09:00 PM
‘Brink of collapse’: Anger and confusion at new pensioner housing partnership
New Zealand

‘Brink of collapse’: Anger and confusion at new pensioner housing partnership

01 Oct 08:48 PM
'One of the great scientific achievements': The life and legacy of Jane Goodall
Premium
World

'One of the great scientific achievements': The life and legacy of Jane Goodall

01 Oct 08:42 PM
Slow cooked: New pig welfare rules to take 10 years
New Zealand

Slow cooked: New pig welfare rules to take 10 years

01 Oct 08:41 PM
Escobar's estate land given to women affected by Colombia conflict
World

Escobar's estate land given to women affected by Colombia conflict

President Gustavo Petro says 120 hectares have been given to local women farmers.

01 Oct 08:35 PM
Nigel Latta’s 10 greatest TV moments
Entertainment

Nigel Latta’s 10 greatest TV moments

From Darklands to parenting advice, he made complicated information easier to understand.

01 Oct 08:35 PM
Robert Irwin strips off during Dancing With The Stars salsa
Entertainment

Robert Irwin strips off during Dancing With The Stars salsa

Judge Bruno Tonioli compared him to a young Chris Hemsworth on the night.

01 Oct 08:26 PM
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Meta made $49m from scam ads, watchdog finds
World

Meta made $49m from scam ads, watchdog finds

Researchers found 63 advertisers using deceptive tactics on Facebook.

01 Oct 08:24 PM
A hidden reason that women tend to outlive men
World

A hidden reason that women tend to outlive men

Women live longer in most countries, and that trend is found in other mammals.

01 Oct 08:22 PM
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'Averting a terrorist threat': German police foil Hamas-linked attack plan
World

'Averting a terrorist threat': German police foil Hamas-linked attack plan

An AK-47 rifle and several pistols were seized during the arrests in Berlin.

01 Oct 08:20 PM
'Every individual matters': Jane Goodall's last message to Auckland school
New Zealand

'Every individual matters': Jane Goodall's last message to Auckland school

Jane Goodall spoke to 500 students on what would be her final NZ tour.

01 Oct 08:16 PM
Did Penny Simmonds cross a line in farmers' consent dispute?
New Zealand

Did Penny Simmonds cross a line in farmers' consent dispute?

One affected farm is owned by National MP Suze Redmayne in the Rangitīkei.

01 Oct 08:12 PM
'All we could see was flames': Burning vehicles threaten Mount home
New Zealand

'All we could see was flames': Burning vehicles threaten Mount home

A fire investigator is examining the scene this morning and police are making enquiries.

01 Oct 08:07 PM
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Warehouse trims loss to $2.8m but operating profit slumps
Retail

Warehouse trims loss to $2.8m but operating profit slumps

The Warehouse Group cut its net loss to $2.76m from $54.2m last year.

01 Oct 08:05 PM
Leeder steps down after 12 years: The projects he's most proud of
New Zealand

Leeder steps down after 12 years: The projects he's most proud of

Dairy farmer Doug Leeder is retiring from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

01 Oct 08:03 PM
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Israel tightens siege on Gaza City as key corridor captured
World

Israel tightens siege on Gaza City as key corridor captured

The Red Cross has halted operations in Gaza City due to heavy fighting.

01 Oct 08:02 PM
Inside the BBC sting that exposed racism, misogyny and abuse in London police
World

Inside the BBC sting that exposed racism, misogyny and abuse in London police

Nine Met officers and a staff member have been suspended over the claims.

01 Oct 08:02 PM
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Eric Crampton: The wisdom of starting small
Opinion

Eric Crampton: The wisdom of starting small

OPINION: The Squamish Nation regained Vancouver land in 2002 after a century-long loss.

01 Oct 08:00 PM
Economists reveal move needed to stimulate housing market
New Zealand

Economists reveal move needed to stimulate housing market

The national average house price has grown again, rising 0.1% to $810,141 in September.

01 Oct 08:00 PM
Warehouse cutting losses on flat sales; Bremworth takeover bid
Herald NOW

Warehouse cutting losses on flat sales; Bremworth takeover bid

Business with 2degrees: The Warehouse Group records a $2.8m loss as it sharpens margins; plus Godfrey Hirst & Floorscape owner Mohawk in takeover bid for Bremworth.

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01 Oct 07:59 PM
Family concern grows for missing man
New Zealand

Family concern grows for missing man

Police believe he could now be in either Tauranga or Hastings.

01 Oct 07:58 PM
'Easiest yes': Zoe Hobbs announces engagement to SailGP champion
Sport

'Easiest yes': Zoe Hobbs announces engagement to SailGP champion

The Olympic sprinter revealed her engagement to Stewart Dodson online.

01 Oct 07:57 PM
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Two people 'outstanding' after East Auckland home engulfed by fire
Auckland

Two people 'outstanding' after East Auckland home engulfed by fire

The smell of smoke lingers in the air hours after the blaze was put out.

01 Oct 07:52 PM
Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli warships intercepting boats
World
|Updated

Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli warships intercepting boats

Israel blocked similar attempts in June and July.

01 Oct 07:47 PM
Welcome uptick in property values after five months on the decline, latest data shows
Herald NOW

Welcome uptick in property values after five months on the decline, latest data shows

Oneroof's Owen Vaughan talks through the latest Cotality house price data with Herald NOW.

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01 Oct 07:44 PM
EU plan to counter swarms after Russian incursions raise alarm
World

EU plan to counter swarms after Russian incursions raise alarm

The project could stretch from Finland to Bulgaria as Europe’s defence ramp-up.

01 Oct 07:39 PM
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Measles Outbreak: Should we be concerned?
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Measles Outbreak: Should we be concerned?

All you need to know about this measles outbreak with Professor Helen Petousis-Harris.

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01 Oct 07:38 PM
Traffic gridlocked after digger falls off truck on motorway
New Zealand

Traffic gridlocked after digger falls off truck on motorway

Traffic on the stretch of motorway has backed up over 5km.

01 Oct 07:36 PM
Power prices challenging communities, secret mayoral desk documents and the new Pharmac boss
Herald NOW

Power prices challenging communities, secret mayoral desk documents and the new Pharmac boss

Herald NOW panel with former Labour Minister Paula Bennett and Dave Letele join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

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01 Oct 07:28 PM
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