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Company whose runaway truck killed worker has charge dropped
A charge will be dropped against a trucking company involved in the death of a road worker.

Stuff staff revolt at reduced pay offer following strike
Union E tu said it was disappointing Stuff was trying to "punish" workers by making a worse pay offer than was previously on the table.

Mother sues school principal for defamation over emails to family-court lawyer
The mother said the principal defamed her by making false statements to the police and to a lawyer appointed to represent her daughter.

'A wall designed to look like a door' - hundreds of brain injury victims lose compensation
The number of long-term ACC claimants with a traumatic brain injury who lost their weekly compensation payments has soared.

IDF kills senior Nukhba terrorist, destroys terrorist infrastructure in Gaza City high rise

Patients get blood retested after unexpected lab results
Thousands of patients in the lower North Island have got new blood tests after some earlier results came back unexpectedly high.

‘There will always be a stand waiting for them’: NZ airport's tribute as small airline pulls out
Sounds Air has flown its last flights to the city as it grapples with the tough economic climate.

Police pause search for missing Christchurch teen
Police told Stuff the physical search for the 17-year-old was paused while they explore “other avenues of inquiry”.

E-scooter rider on Auckland motorway involved in crash
A man who rode an e-scooter on the motorway in central Auckland has been involved in a crash.

Mobile clinic hits the road after outbreak of measles in Northland
A mobile vaccination clinic will be available in Northland this week after an outbreak of measles cases.

Homicide investigation launched into death of man in Dunedin
The 36-year-old was found dead on Great King St.

Homicide investigation after man’s sudden death in Greymouth property
A homicide investigation has been launched following a man’s sudden death in Greymouth this week.

Government targets empty quake-prone buildings in major overhaul
The overhaul could be a lifeline for thousands of earthquake-prone buildings.

Trump to declassify Amelia Earhart records, potentially closing nearly 90-year-old mystery
The move by the US president could bring clarity to one of the world's most enduring mysteries.

Nauruans to head to the polls on 11 October
The Speaker of Parliament Marcus Stephen issued a notice of a general election on Saturday. Candidate nominations are now open.

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming included in police's Roll of Honour
The Nelson officer becomes the 34th name on the roll.

Synlait Milk reports full-year loss ahead of asset sale
The infant formula producer reported a loss of $39.8 million for the year ended July, with total revenue up 12 percent of $1.83 billion.

Europe hold off stunning American comeback to retain Ryder Cup and extend domination
Team Europe clinched golf’s ultimate team event, the Ryder Cup, on the final day at Bethpage Black in New York.

From accused mime to anthem queen: The busker who proved an All Black wrong
Now one of New Zealand’s leading anthem voices, Rebecca Nelson has sung at All Blacks tests, Gallipoli commemorations and for King Charles on five occasions.

Left with $50 a week: The hidden hardship of growing old in New Zealand
63-year-old Nyrene Taylor finds herself navigating each week on a disability benefit that leaves her with no more than $50 spare after her bills are paid.

Banking industry in for Gen Z inspired shake up, report says
The way banks operate is in for some changes with sweeping regulatory reforms, digital innovation and the changing customer expectations, law firm Chapman Tripp says.