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Two vehicles collide in serious crash in Shannon
Initial indications for police suggested people had suffered serious injuries.

Hutt South MP Chris Bishop 'gutted' to miss dawn service wreath laying
Hutt South MP Chris Bishop says a communication breakdown saw his name read out at a wreath-laying ceremony he did not attend.

Anti-racism group stands by Indian communities in wake of haka
New translations reveal slurs that organisers and anti-racism groups say have no place on the "highly esteemed" stage.

New measles case in Wellington - Health NZ
Officials are still investigating the source, but several locations of interest have been identified.

One in critical condition after weapon assault in Dunedin
Police say the assault was at a private address between two people known to each other.

Memorial for young man who died at Auckland beach damaged for the sixth time in nine days
A mother whose son died at Arkles Bay says she can't understand why a temporary memorial for her son has become the target of damage and alleged theft.

Two seriously injured in Upper Hutt motorbike crash
The southbound lane of State Highway 2 on River Road is blocked and diversions are in place.

Air New Zealand plane in Auckland with mechanical issues forces flights to divert
Air New Zealand says a plane had a fault with its braking system and is being assessed by engineers.

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Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.

Measles case in Wellington
Officials are still investigating the source, but several locations of interest have been identified.

New measles case in Wellington and Porirua, supermarket locations of interest issued
A person in the Wellington and Porirua region is being supported by health officials after contracting a highly infectious case of measles.

Hutt South MP Chris Bishop 'gutted' to miss dawn service wreath laying
Hutt South MP Chris Bishop says a "breakdown in communication" saw his name read out at a wreath-laying ceremony he did not attend.

Royal New Zealand Air Force completes Antarctica medivac before winter darkness
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has completed a medical evacuation from Antarctica, bringing a patient to Christchurch just as the continent entered its long winter night.

Two dead, one seriously injured after SH36 crash near Rotorua
Police say initial inquiries show one vehicle crossed the centre line - and they are working to understand why.

One person in critical condition after Dunedin stabbing
Emergency services attended the scene in North Dunedin at 8am on Saturday morning.

‘Miracle’ survival for driver who crashed into singer’s home
Hollie Smith said she suffered collateral damage - but the driver was the lucky one.

The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts
The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.

Faulty brakes on Air NZ international flight causes delays at Auckland Airport
Air NZ apologised for the disruption.

Is it ever OK to use someone else's toothbrush?
If you're kissing somebody, sharing their toothbrush is "not a huge leap" in the hygiene stakes.

Antiracism group stands by Indian communities in wake of haka
New translations reveal slurs that organisers and anti-racism groups say have no place on the "highly esteemed" stage.