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Measles patient zero found on Cook Strait ferry sailing
It brings the number of measles cases from the ferry to five.

Double Olympic gold medallist toppled in world champs sprint, Kiwi team-mate has bronze snatched away
Ellesse Andrews’ bid for a treble of world titles came unstuck in Santiago, while Campbell Stewart crossed third but saw a medal slip controversially from his grasp.

The surprising AI generation gap: Senior employers feel more empowered
Senior marketing leaders feel 76% empowered by AI, while only 43% of junior staff share this, reveals new global study on AI in communications.

Government employee found guilty over possessing mosque shooting video resigns
A Government employee has resigned from his position months after a judge-alone trial found him guilty of possessing three copies of the mosque shooting video.

Trick-or-Treat on India Street, family-friendly Halloween tradition, returns

Fiji netballer Unaisi Rokoura remembered
Tributes have been pouring in after former Fiji Pearls captain and coach Unaisi Rokoura died last week.

Weather live: State of emergency declared for Clutha due to wind damage, power outages
The power is out, the water is off, roads are closed, and a state of emergency has now been declared for Clutha District.

Funky hairdos and a smoking duck - best Comedy Wildlife Photos
The animal kingdom is a dynamic place, filled with plenty of action and drama. Freeze and capture any moment in time and an animal's behaviour can become hilarious.

Football Ferns v Mexico - international football
The Football Ferns return to action for the first time since June in Mexico City on Friday afternoon (NZ time).

‘We’re gonna miss that big smile’: Pair mourned after fatal SH1 crash
Vicky-May Davies and Memphis Strachan died in a crash on the Brynderwyns

Agent discovers classic 70s A-frame he was asked to sell was home he grew up in
“He talked about trying to be quiet walking on the pebbles in front of the house, coming home at one o'clock in the morning."

GrabOne wrapped up owing $16.5m, customers with vouchers ‘unlikely’ to be refunded
Unsecured creditors are claiming around $3.9m - these include businesses that have said they will honour outstanding GrabOne vouchers.

Town braces for big holiday weekend after being ‘destroyed’ by storm
Powerlines down, roofs torn off — but by morning, chainsaws were buzzing and Hanmer Spring’s famous hot pools were open for business.

Associate Transport Minister hoses down calls for Air NZ subsidies
James Meager says Air New Zealand had not formally approached the government about any financial subsidies.

This calf club for 'townies' has been running for four decades
At the club, the children learn about every aspect of their animal's life.

Eketahuna residents counting cost of 'scary' storm
Eketahuna residents are surveying the damage caused by two days of destructive winds, which ripped up trees, flipped caravans, and tore down sheds.

How Crocs Outsmarted Starbucks in China's $7 Trillion Consumer War

High Court gives state 30 days to reassess Gaza media ban post ceasefire

Pagani to Showcase Legendary Hypercars at Auto e Moto d’Epoca 2025

'Just as the Third Reich lost its right to exist, so too did Israel' Tel Hai College professor says

'Beautiful language': Advocate champions revival of Vagahau Niue
A Niue language expert says despite more Niueans living in New Zealand than in Niue, the youth are eager to learn about their culture.

LG showcases medical-grade displays to advance patient care
LG Electronics Australia unveils advanced medical-grade displays designed to enhance accuracy and efficiency across diagnostic, surgical, and clinical healthcare settings.

Sporting banter or disrespect? Is it ever ok to boo the haka?
Maori and Samoan voices say there's a clear line between sporting rivalry and cultural disrespect.

Farmers ‘distressed and isolated’ with outages and animal welfare fears
Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick says the situation is serious, with some farmers feeling “distressed” and isolated.