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National promises to expand maths acceleration programme
In its Plan for Kiwi Kids, National says the expansion would allow 40,000 more students to take part over three years.
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- WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer's mother dies
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer's mother has died.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer steps back from campaign after mother dies
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer's mother has died.
RNZ - PoliticspoliticsOct 20, 2026
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Election 2026 live: Te Pāti Māori's Debbie Ngarewa-Packer's mother dies
The party has pulled out of a debate. Meanwhile, National is pledging to expand the maths acceleration programme, and Labour is concerned about enrolments.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Search continues for missing kayaker at Waihi Beach
The man has not been seen since entering the water on Tuesday.
RNZ - HealthhealthOct 20, 2026
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Election 2026 live: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer steps back from campgain after mother dies
The party has pulled out of a debate tonight. Meanwhile, National is pledging to expand the maths acceleration programme, and Labour has gone on the attack of health.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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‘Our beautiful Māmā’: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer’s mother Colleen dies
The Pāti Māori co-leader said her mother was a “beloved Nan, Mum, wife, sister, aunty and friend”.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Crowdfunding pledges for independent supermarket top $1.3m
Plenty Foods in Upper Hutt is looking to compete with the supermarket chains.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Drink-driver eight times, and then four times, over the limit
Multiple drivers reported a motorist weaving all over the road. The 33-year-old driver was later pulled over by police.
Stuff - SportssportsOct 20, 2026
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Watch: How Kiwis star’s Superman try lit-up World Cup
"This is insane. No normal human being can do this,'' bellowed rugby league commentator Andrew Voss after watching Casey McLean score his miracle try.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Trial date set for 33-year-old man charged with murder after Glen Innes death
A 33-year-old man, who has name suppression, has pleaded not guilty to murder.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Auckland watermain bursts leaving properties without water, delaying school start
Devonport School delayed opening due to the watermain burst.
RNZ - HealthhealthOct 20, 2026
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Physiotherapist censured after masturbating in patient's bedroom
Timi Tapara was censured and ordered to pay $14,552 in costs after admitting professional misconduct involving a patient.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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The best time and place to watch tonight’s meteor shower
The Orionid meteor shower is set to reach its peak overnight.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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‘Absolutely gutted’: Lily Allen cancels her only New Zealand show
British artist Lily Allen has cancelled her show in Auckland due to sickness.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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‘A proud moment’: New Zealand’s best airports named
Christchurch Airport was named Large Airport of the Year and won the Large Airport Sustainability Award for its Kōwhai Park Solar Farm project.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Burst water main leaves schools, properties without water in Devonport
Watercare received reports of the burst pipe outside Devonport Fire Station at around 6.15am.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Freelander's NZ launch backed by $630 million factory overhaul
A US$440 million upgrade to the Chery-JLR factory in China supports Freelander's global rollout, with New Zealand on the launch list.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Former Kāinga Ora official among four charged over $4m in alleged bribes
They include two construction company owners, and all are charged in relation to government-funded contracts worth more than $26 million.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Lily Allen cancels her only New Zealand show
The British singer is unwell and Frontier Touring say she is "absolutely gutted to cancel tonight's show".
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