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Measles outbreak set to throw exam plans into disarray
Secondary school exams start on Monday, but some students could be asked to stay home due to the measles outbreak.

Water Safety NZ set to lose $1.1m in annual government funding from ACC
Water Safety New Zealand is asking ministers to step in and provide an alternative income stream, after ACC said it would stop funding the charity from 2026.

Our Changing World: The gold clam is here, and multiplying
One small clam spreading in the Waikato River may change the entire ecosystem. How? Sheer numbers.

The true believer who brought the White Stripes to New Zealand
Music promoter John Baker and a small group of true believers played a big part in bringing the Detroit legends to New Zealand just before global super stardom beckoned.

Wellington fire damages two homes, crews still dampening hotspots
The fire, which was reported at 6.50pm on Monday, damaged two homes and a garage in Wellington’s Island Bay.

Measles vaccination efforts ramp up in Auckland
Pop-up clinics, door-to-door campaigns and pharmacies are playing a part in the measles immunisation campaign..

Edge browser’s ‘scareware blocker’ tool is now enabled by default
Hey, you! Yes, you, on the iPhone! You’ve got a virus in your Windows PC! Better download this totally legit free app and let it scan all your files for threats and such. So goes the pitch for a trillion or so pop-ups that try to alarm you into an...

Education Minister Erica Stanford marks ministry 7/10, doubling previous rating
Erica Stanford rated the ministry 7/10 for its oversight of the education system, up from 3/10 the previous year.

Keter Package Delivery Box review: Simplicity is its superpower
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Simple for couriers to understand and use Can hold lots of small to mid-sized packages Hasp accommodates very large padlocks Relatively small footprint Cons No smart features Larger packages won’t fit Signage is very difficult to read No cooler accessories for food deliveries Our Verdict It has zero smart features, but even the most churlish couriers...

DOC asks Mackenzie country farmers to help spot 'incredibly rare' native kaki
The native black stilt birds mostly call Mackenzie Basin's braided rivers and wetlands home, but conservation staff expect they could be on the move following recent storms.

Cause of Island Bay house fire to be investigated
The major fire has damaged two homes and a garage in the Wellington suburb.

WorkSafe cuts psychosocial harm team by a third
WorkSafe has reduced its team that focuses on psychosocial harm from 15 staff to about nine.

'Worst is behind us', but unemployment expected to rise to near nine-year high
Economists said the data would reflect some steadying of the labour market after the recession, which usually lags other sectors.

Double injury blow for All Blacks ahead of Scotland test
Two Barrett brothers - All Blacks captain and lock Scott Barrett and midfielder Jordie - are out of the test against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Jamaica's hurricane aftermath 'overwhelming', Sean Paul says
The Grammy-winning reggae singer says the storm was "very frightening, especially for my young kids".

Bolt Launches Scheduled Rides and Flight Tracking at Auckland Airport
Customers can now schedule rides up to 90 days in advance and also sync their flight details in the Bolt app when scheduling a ride from Auckland Airport.

'Bird of the Year' karearea turns on Wellington walkers
The champion karearea has its talons out and Wellingtonians in its sights.

Job ads are up - so where are they coming back first?
There may finally be some good news for jobhunters - but which sectors are going to pick up fastest?

Grandparenting from a distance - how to bridge the gap
When families live in different countries, defining moments often happen on-screen.