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Wellington council hikes public transport fares, reduces discounts
Off-peak discount reduced as Greater Wellington moves to address $3 million shortfall and rising costs. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz 10:25am 

Young Dunedin band opening for the Foo Fighters: 'It's insane'
Guitarist Lucy Hughes says her bandmates didn't believe it when she told them. It only sunk in when they saw their name on the official gig announcement. 
© 2026 RadioNZ 10:15am 

What is the best wash cycle to use on your washing machine?
From fast to eco, delicate to intense cold - the options your washing machine offers up can feel excessive. 
© 2026 RadioNZ 9:55am 

Will The US Attack Iran?
US-Iran talks continue but what will Trump do? 
© 2026 BBCWorld 9:45am 

Afghanistan launches 'retaliatory' attack on Pakistan, Taliban says
Islamabad says it is responding to the 'unprovoked fire' with both sides claiming to have inflicted casualties on the other. 
© 2026 BBCWorld 9:45am 

Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students
Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union. 
© 2026 BBCWorld 9:45am 

How have Chelsea made biggest loss in English football history?
Chelsea recorded a pre-tax loss of £355m for 2024-25 - the highest loss ever made by an English football club - according to financial figures released by Uefa. How did it happen? 
© 2026 BBCWorld 9:45am 

Russia and Ukraine exchange more than 1,000 soldiers' bodies
Russia's announcement comes as Ukraine's top negotiator met US peace envoys in Geneva. 
© 2026 BBCWorld 9:45am 

Woman angry at lack of prosecution after she fell from window fleeing triple killer
A former neighbour of Valdo Calocane was told he could have killed her, years before the attacks. 
© 2026 BBCWorld 9:45am 

Cronulla have 16 unsigned players. Their CEO says big-name exits are ‘inevitable’
Seven Sharks stars with more than 1000 NRL games between them are off contract as the NRL’s most settled roster starts to evolve. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald 9:45am 

Lauren Parker beat her rival in Paris. Now she’s out to do the same in Milan
Lauren Parker finally won gold in the para-biathlon over her biggest rival Kendall Gretsch. She’s gunning for Gretsch’s winter event, too. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald 9:45am 

Doctors told Carter Gordon he wouldn’t play again. He proved them wrong
A Wallabies star lay in bed and fretted he would never get back on the field. Even his doctors had told him so, before mounting a miraculous comeback. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald 9:45am 


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Teacher, teachers everywhere for primary schools at least, Government announces
New Zealand is expected to have a surplus of 530 primary school teachers this year, which is set to grow to 1,350 by 2028. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz 10:25am 

Plan to boost teacher training announced by Education
Erica Stanford says a suite of training and peer support initiatives will strengthen the teacher workforce. 
© 2026 RadioNZ 10:15am 

India beat Zimbabwe to keep title defence alive
Defending champions India pile on 256-4 as they eliminate Zimbabwe from the T20 World Cup with victory in Chennai. 
© 2026 BBCWorld 9:45am 

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Catherine stresses importance of mothers' mental health during rainy Wales visit
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive to cheers from crowds that had gathered outside despite the rain 
© 2026 BBCWorld 9:45am 

'I'm going to stick at it until I get a home' - rough sleeper numbers rise again
There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn. 
© 2026 BBCWorld 9:45am 

Struggling to get your first job? Here are five tips to get you started
Whether it's a Saturday job or your first full-time role, here are some expert tips to help you get on the career ladder. 
© 2026 BBCWorld 9:45am 

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No 10 will have no say on which Mandelson papers are released
A committee of MPs and peers says the government has confirmed it will not overrule any decision to disclose files. 
© 2026 BBCWorld 9:45am 

Rumours have been swirling about the Australian Grand Prix. Travis Auld has quashed them
Travis Auld said speculation the Albert Park race might move to the last slot on the F1 calendar – to give the Australian Grand Prix Corporation more time to finish pit lane renovations – was incorrect. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald 9:45am 

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