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Calls for free flu vaccine for under-fives as hospitalisations soar
A large number of under-fives are going into intensive care as flu-like symptoms spread.

Aussie capitals ‘will be driverless within a decade’, says robotaxi pioneer
The Melburnian who created the world’s first robotaxi predicts a “commercial battle royale” before the rubber hits the road.

Body found after car plunged into Oamaru Harbour
With help from local divers the body of 69-year-old local man was found.

‘Overwhelmed’: $41k raised for critically injured police officer
The family, including his young child, remain at his bedside.

Stars pay tribute to musician and humanitarian Dolly Parton, who died aged 80
Trump has ordered all US flags to fly at half-mast for a week.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Auckland supermarket carpark
The person died at the scene on Auckland's North Shore, police said

Pacific Games Council seeks legal advice after Solomon Islands court ruling
The Pacific Games Council is taking legal advice after a Solomon Islands High Court ruling found that the 2023 Games hosting authority breached public finance laws.

All Blacks scrape past Lions to retain perfect record in South Africa
The All Blacks survived a massive scare from provincial side the Lions before prevailing 41-35 in the match in Johannesburg.

Watch: All Blacks find another gear to surge past Lions with late comeback
In the end, after a few anxious moments, Dave Rennie ticked the boxes he needed to four days out from the second test of this RGR tour of South Africa.

Health system in intensive care and starting to flatline, experts say
The dire diagnosis was delivered at a state of the health system address in Porirua.

Auckland on the rise but shouldn't rest on its laurels - State of the City report
The Committee for Auckland, which commissioned the report, says the city risks falling behind others if it doesn't keep up the momentum.

All Blacks flanker ruled out of South African tour after surgery
Anton Segner will miss the remainder of The Greatest Rivalry tour.

A world less sparkly: Tributes pour in for Dolly Parton
The US president has ordered the lowering of American flags to half-staff across the country for a week following the news, calling Parton's passing a "true loss for millions of people".

Has China won the robot war?
While Elon Musk has been crowing about Optimus, China has simply been building a better robot and that was clear to see at the Humanoid Robotic Olympics held this week.

Man dies after car plunges into Oamaru Harbour
A 69-year-old Oamaru man has died after a vehicle entered the water at Holmes Wharf. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.

What the Opportunity Party's land tax would mean for house prices
The party is proposing a 1.75 percent annual land tax, which drops to 0.5 percent on rural land.

The Dunedin clinic helping wean patients off antidepressants
Brain zaps are just one of the sensations some long-term users can experience when they discontinue antidepressants.

All Blacks player ratings: Tell us how they performed in comeback win over Lions
We want your take on how each of the All Blacks performed against the Lions.

Dolly Parton: Life of the music legend whose songs touched millions
The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.

Person hospitalised after house fire in Auckland
Fire and Emergency was called to a blaze in a two-storey house in the suburb of Bucklands Beach around 4am.

'Obviously it will erode some equity': What Opportunity's tax plan would mean for housing
The party is proposing a 1.75 percent annual land tax, which drops to 0.5 percent on rural land.