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	What the PM and Hipkins spend at the supermarket Stuff.co.nz - 1 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) With food prices rising, Stuff asked National and Labour’s leaders about their grocery bills - and got their response to the cost of living here. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Poll says more Kiwis back Labour on cost of living. They’re the ones who made this mess, says Luxon Stuff.co.nz - 1 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) The latest poll showed National’s perceived ability to handle the crisis was plummeting. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Ministry raises questions about accuracy of absence figures RadioNZ - 1 Sep (RadioNZ) Some schools have been incorrectly recording students as absent and there is a national push to ensure they get it right. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Ministry pushes for accurate school absence reports RadioNZ - 1 Sep (RadioNZ) Some schools have been incorrectly recording students as absent and there is a national push to ensure they get it right. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	From field to funeral, the hidden toll of CTE on Kiwi sports stars RadioNZ - 1 Sep (RadioNZ) There is a silent epidemic in our national game, and it is leaving a trail of tragedy here and overseas. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	National has lost the small business vote, and that’s ominous Stuff.co.nz - 1 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) OPINION: If last week showed me anything, it’s that National has unceremoniously broken small business voters’ hearts. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Labour increases lead over National on handling cost of living, Ipsos poll finds RadioNZ - 31 Aug (RadioNZ) National has lost ground on the economy, and voters still see Labour as most capable of handling the cost of living, according to a new poll. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Waikato grabs early lead in Ranfurly Shield defence Stuff.co.nz - 31 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Follow live coverage as Waikato host Southland at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton in round five of the National Provincial Championship. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Government talks up law and order as faith from voters falls - 31 Aug () Violent crime has fallen - but so has faith in National’s ability to manage the cost of living crisis. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Sport



	Wellington v Auckland – NPC round five Stuff.co.nz - 31 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Follow live coverage as Wellington host Auckland at Porirua Park in round five of the National Provincial Championship. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport