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Treasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figures
The figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings

Why Kiwi rich-lister is launching multi-million dollar foundation
Annette Presley was giving a speech at a school when a small boy raised his hand.

Small Business: Weaving culture and quality with Nodi Rugs
Olivia Moon talks to Tom Raynel about her hand-woven rug business Nodi.

Crews tackle two house fires within 30 minutes
Two Tauranga house fires on June 14 were put out by Fire and Emergency NZ firefighters.

‘Sink it, for all I care’: Mother calls for crane's removal after son’s fatal fall
Two people have died after jumping off the historic Hikitia crane in Wellington.

War Machine wins in emotional tribute to late NZ racing figures
The 4-year-old won the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Lawyer praises council's low job settlement costs of $123k over six years
The average annual settlement cost was $20,540.5.

Farming, science and family through the generations
Gordon Stephenson’s family have embraced inquiry-based learning in their farming.

Suspected gas leak forces evacuation of Wellington sports centre
After 90 minutes, firefighters confirmed there was no gas leak at the site.

'You've been a naughty girl': Bird rehab founder keeps security licence, despite convictions
Craig Shepherd assaulted three women, two of whom were his employees.

'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning
A boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.

'Incredible grief': Beloved rugby player, dad and koro's death shatters community
Adam Vardey leaves a hole behind in the community he was deeply involved with.

'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south
The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.

Farm-to-forest conversions continue - report
Close to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.

Dawn Aerospace sells its first spaceplane – what the US buyer paid
The Aurora can reach 100km altitude, achieving three minutes of microgravity.
Market close: NZ sharemarket flat as tensions rise over potential Iran strike
The S&P/NZX 50 closed up 0.34% today after a spike in oil prices globally.
Car news and advice


Subaru WRX tS Spec B for New Zealand: spoiler alert
New model combines manual gearbox with adaptive suspension for the first time.

Skoda Octavia RS review: Estate of play
If you think a VW Golf GTI station wagon sounds cool, you'll love this Octavia.

Outrageous Bentley Mulsanne 6-seat limo up for auction (sorry about the colour)
Grand Limousine claimed to be one of the rarest Bentleys ever. But not the most subtle.