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    23 big ideas to boost Australia's productivity
     18 August 2025
    Experts share 23 bold, surprising and thought-provoking ideas to boost Australia's productivity growth — and improve living standards.
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    Three people and two dogs stranded in a cable car over the Whanganui River have been successfully rescued
    18 Aug: Three people and two dogs stranded in a cable car over the Whanganui River have been successfully rescued... more
    A 26-year-old is due in court today following a house fire in Palmerston North yesterday
    18 Aug: A 26-year-old is due in court today following a house fire in Palmerston North yesterday... more
    Jane Watson has joined the exodus of New Zealand netball talent heading to Australia in 2026
    17 Aug: Jane Watson has joined the exodus of New Zealand netball talent heading to Australia in 2026... more
    Mass murder investigation in Indian temple town amid whistleblower's claims of secret burials
    17 Aug: The serenity of a sacred temple town in southern India has been broken by a police investigation into sinister and explosive whistleblower allegations about the secret killings and burials of hundreds of men, women and children over decades.... more
    Snowfall warnings are in place in the South Island, starting tomorrow
    17 Aug: Snowfall warnings are in place in the South Island, starting tomorrow... more
    Our newsroom can reveal rival gangs the Head Hunters, the Two Eight Brotherhood, and potentially the Crips allegedly used the same network of corrupt baggage handlers for drug smuggling
    17 Aug: Our newsroom can reveal rival gangs the Head Hunters, the Two Eight Brotherhood, and potentially the Crips allegedly used the same network of corrupt baggage handlers for drug smuggling... more
    Three crews are battling a house fire on Palmerston North's Main Street
    17 Aug: Three crews are battling a house fire on Palmerston North's Main Street... more
    The Rabbitohs NRL win over the Eels has come at a literal cost for back rower Jacob Host
    17 Aug: The Rabbitohs NRL win over the Eels has come at a literal cost for back rower Jacob Host... more
    Otago have come out on top in a 12 try NPC extravaganza - prevailing 46-41 over Wellington in Porirua
    17 Aug: Otago have come out on top in a 12 try NPC extravaganza - prevailing 46-41 over Wellington in Porirua... more

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     Today's News

    International:
    23 big ideas to boost Australia's productivity 7:07

    Living & Travel:
    Three people and two dogs stranded in a cable car over the Whanganui River have been successfully rescued 5:07

    Law and Order:
    A 26-year-old is due in court today following a house fire in Palmerston North yesterday 4:37

    Netball:
    Jane Watson has joined the exodus of New Zealand netball talent heading to Australia in 2026 21:57

    Law and Order:
    Mass murder investigation in Indian temple town amid whistleblower's claims of secret burials 20:27

    Environment:
    Snowfall warnings are in place in the South Island, starting tomorrow 18:57

    Accident and Emergency:
    Three crews are battling a house fire on Palmerston North's Main Street 18:07

    Law and Order:
    Our newsroom can reveal rival gangs the Head Hunters, the Two Eight Brotherhood, and potentially the Crips allegedly used the same network of corrupt baggage handlers for drug smuggling 17:27

    Rugby League:
    The Rabbitohs NRL win over the Eels has come at a literal cost for back rower Jacob Host 17:27

    Rugby:
    Otago have come out on top in a 12 try NPC extravaganza - prevailing 46-41 over Wellington in Porirua 16:57

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