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Countdown vs Foodstuffs: What's cheaper, from where
A look at staple groceries - what's cheaper, where and by how much.

Thomas Coughlan: Govt has methane on its breath
OPINION: Our most polluting sector is the biggest winner from climate lolly scramble.

Less than one in five people eligible for free flu jab - but Govt says NZ prepared
Businesses offering free flu jabs can help boost community immunity, deputy PM says.

Two long holiday weekends boost bach business
One desirable Mt Maunganui house earned $81,000/year via Bachcare.

Mt Eden prison death: Guard charged after pepper spray incident
The prisoner was in a mental health unit when he was allegedly pepper sprayed.

Gang funeral procession: Witness 'scared' and 'angry', police issue fines
Police were monitoring the procession.

'It's devastating' - Deputy PM's message to ram-raided businesses
Robertson stepped in for the PM at this week's post-Cabinet press conference.

'Medals over wellbeing': Damning report after Olivia Podmore death
The inquiry into Cycling NZ was commissioned after Podmore's suspected suicide in August.

One dead, 4 critically wounded after shooting at California church
Police have detained one person and recovered a weapon.

Rare 'Smeagol' slug found
Discovery of slimy gravel maggot, named after Tolkein's Gollum, delights researchers.

Inquiry points to Israeli fire killing journalist
Israeli soldiers were closest and had clearest line of sight to Abu Akleh, says expert.

'Depraved ideas fermenting on social media': US gunman who killed 10 had earlier threatened school
Payton Gendron had declared he would shoot up a school and was sent for mental treatment.

Why not all Auckland Airport retailers are open - or expect to open - anytime soon
Auckland Airport unsure if all terminal retailers will be open by the end of the year.

Fair Pay Agreements risk condemnation by UN group - BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ says the proposal will lead to detrimental effects for the country.

Small Business: Co-working kitchen space firm set to expand
Why Harrison Stott took inspiration from his ex-employer to start his own firm.

Sideswipe: Dog discrimination
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.

Consultants' banquet to Zoom flop: Has Govt been blowing money on wasteful projects?
The Labour Government is facing growing pressure due to its spending habits.

Putin 'refusing' to take corpses of soldiers as Russia tries to hide Ukraine losses
Hundreds unclaimed corpses are now piling up in refrigerated train cars outside Kyiv.

Tragic final moments: Dogs refused to leave Andrew Symonds' side after crash
Couple revealed their efforts to save the Aussie cricket star after crash.

'A mistake': Putin's ominous warning to Finland over joining Nato
Finland plans to join alliance despite nuclear attack threats by pro-Kremlin politician.

Live: 15 Covid-related deaths; average case numbers continue to rise
The number of Covid-related deaths since the start of the pandemic reaches 973.

Christopher Luxon: 'Govt talks the big game and isn't delivering'
Christopher Luxon is in Paraparaumu attending a regional National Party conference.

'I'll sell your home... from mine': New cloud-based real estate agency launches
"Most agents starting with us will be getting a pay rise" - Stephens

Sir Roger Douglas: What Grant Robertson needs - courage
Labour's policies have, inadvertently, allowed the rich to get richer.

Woman, 62, hits health worker after 21-hour wait in ED
Emails reveal concerns in NZ's busiest emergency departments.

Loaded gun allegedly found in Head Hunter's luggage at Auckland airport
Gang member arrested in airport after 20th anniversary party for influential chapter.

'Movement' of the people: Is this New Zealand's most star-studded club rugby team?
Veteran - and all-conquering - rugby team includes ex-national, Super Rugby and NPC reps

'It humbled me': Apprentice star adds cleaning loos to CV after Covid woes
Vanessa Goodson feels nothing but pride in her work.

Diana Clement: Why a banana is a two-fingered salute to inflation
Opinion: The inflation crisis is a time to reassess your spending.