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politicsOct 20, 2026
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Youth aren't disengaged, they're unheard - rangatahi
As the enrolment deadline looms, rangatahi urge peers to make their voices heard at this year's election.
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- WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Chris v Chris: No mistake, no magic moment
Analysis - A meaty quickfire round in Tuesday night's debate revealed a long list of things National and Labour could agree on, but the rest of the head-to-head was far from cordial.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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'An agonising loss of life and potential': Three accidental drug overdose deaths per week
Jo Newton knew what had happened to her son as soon as she picked up the call from police.
RNZ - HealthhealthOct 20, 2026
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David Seymour endorses National candidate in Nelson electorate race
The ACT leader has backed National's Blair Cameron for the Nelson electorate, while also telling a public meeting the upper South Island is facing "real problems" with the health system.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Woman vows to continue occupation of abandoned school despite Treaty settlement
Alice Wairau has been occupying a closed school for four years, and vows she will never leave
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Why Kiwi women are now beating men to home ownership
Stuff analysis of Stats NZ data shows women own homes at higher rates than men across almost every age group under 70, despite earning less.
Stuff - PoliticspoliticsOct 20, 2026
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Follow the election campaign live
Follow the election campaign live.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Which Chris swayed the first-time voters at Stuff’s debate?
Finn Lloyd, a first-year university student, and Ryvah Cooper, Head Girl of Auckland Girls’ Grammar School, attended the debate as representative first-time voters.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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AM quiz: In which poem did Lewis Carroll coin the word "galumphing"?
Stuff morning quiz: October 21
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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It may be boring and obvious, but the secret to eating well is staring us in the face
Affordable, in-season produce is the biggest driver encouraging people to eat more fruit and vegetables.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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‘God’s work’: From earthquake-damaged church to social housing, and the 1880s villa given new life
Have a look at some of the year’s award winning architecture, including the project where half the residents used to live in motels or refugee camps.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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The big questions hanging over the All Blacks after Bledisloe cake walk
There’s plenty to ponder after the All Blacks locked up the Bledisloe Cup, before they head to the northern hemisphere.
Stuff - PoliticspoliticsOct 20, 2026
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The big KiwiSaver move our politicians need to make after this election
The KiwiSaver moment needs to extend beyond the election, argues Brooke Roberts.
Stuff - HealthhealthOct 20, 2026
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The $25m promise that could change cancer treatment in New Zealand
National has pledged $25 million to bring a revolutionary cancer treatment into the public system - where do the other parties stand?
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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5 explosive moments from the final Chris clash, and what it tells us about the leaders
National leader Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins faced off for one last time, in an explosive leaders’ debate. Here’s everything you need to know.
Stuff 
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All-round Gardner seals Rose Bowl for Australia
The Australia allrounder followed her 45-ball 84 with a couple of wickets as New Zealand fell short by 40 runs
ESPNcricinfo- WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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‘Dramatic scenes’ as man left dangling from Auckland building by parachute
The man was being assisted by fire and emergency personnel who smashed a window to retrieve him.
Stuff 
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The Breakdown | ‘Freer’ Red Roses resolve to come back stronger after Canada end epic run
A first defeat in four years could be liberating for England after so long fighting to preserve their historic unbeaten run England’s glittering unbeaten era is over. Canada defeated the Red Roses to deal them a first de…
The Guardian- HealthhealthOct 20, 2026
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Chrises clash on health, homelessness, cost of living in last leaders' debate
Both Luxon and Hipkins tried to sell their plans to improve New Zealanders’ lives - while also having a whack at the other over their track records.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Search underway for man in kayak who went to sea at Waihi Beach
A search is underway for a man who went out to sea at Waihi Beach on Tuesday morning, but has not returned.
Stuff