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'We are all stuck': Christchurch suburb bus shortage hits elderly, disabled
With no buses since the 2011 earthquakes, the elderly and disabled are struggling to leave their homes.

Bus crashes through Wellington home's fence, closing lane on SH1
Commuters are being warned to expect delays after the crash on SH1 in Kilbirnie.

PM says Jobseeker benefit cut to young Kiwis is ‘a bit of tough love’
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development Minister Louise Upston made the policy announcement on Sunday.

Measles outbreak: Another case confirmed in Northland
It increases the number to 11 nationally.

What are the 10 warning signs of dementia?
Explainer - With cases on the rise in New Zealand, what should families be looking for?

Warriors sign Broncos grand final winner
The Warriors have made a statement of intent ahead of the next NRLW season by luring champion Broncos five-eighth Gayle Broughton home on a two-year deal.

Zelensky slams West's silence after more massive Russian attacks

Gov’t body grants NIS 25m. to families of terrorism victims from funds seized from PA

'Not plausible': Woman's bid to halt waka excavation halted
Catherine Sixtus says the waka, found in the Chatham Islands, may have come from Germany.

Far North town wins battle to stop effluent getting into water
Rawene's effluent ponds empty into a wetland that then drains into the Omanaia River, just upstream from the historic harbourside town.

Five newcomers vie for Hastings mayoralty
The new mayor of the Hastings District could be revealed on 11 October.

Whakaari-White Island witnesses to start telling their stories at inquest
The coronial inquest aims to re-establish the facts of the case and make findings to prevent similar disasters in the future.

New Archives building outperforms Smithsonian for air-tightness
An independent assessment has found the country's new Archives building achieves air-tightness far beyond national and international archival standards.

Racing Bulls strategy fails to work for Liam Lawson
"Something to reflect on" is how the Kiwi driver summed up his weekend in Singapore.

Measles cases rise to 11 as Northland outbreak grows
Health New Zealand has confirmed another case of measles in Northland, bringing the region’s total to 10 and the national total to 11.

First celebrity leaves Strictly after dance-off
Two couples squared off against each other on Sunday night, leading to one pair departing the show.

Commute chaos expected in Wellington as bus crashes into property on SH1
The bus was the only vehicle involved and one person received minor injuries.

White House: Mass layoffs will start if shutdown talks 'going nowhere'
Layoffs of federal workers will start if the president decides negotiations with congressional Democrats are "absolutely going nowhere," a senior White House official says.

Person injured in Wellington bus crash
One person has minor injuries after a bus crash on State Highway 1 in Kilbirnie, Wellington.

Slovakia's leader says Ukraine conflict is 'not our war'

More Gaza flotilla activists allege mistreatment in Israeli detention

Air NZ twice denies woman with disability permission to fly with assistance dog
The former paramedic has settled a discrimination complaint on confidential terms.

Hands-on Review: iPhone 17 in sage green screams luxury and maturity
The iPhone 17 in sage green offers ProMotion display, improved cameras, and solid battery life, making it Apple's most complete standard iPhone to date.

'The system needs a shakeup': Call for child support changes
A mother paying nearly $300 a week for her teenage son says she is is severe hardship, as an increasing number of parents express concerns about the child support system.