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'Heartbreaking': Family desperate for surgery for sick teen who hasn't eaten for a year
Julia's family need to raise $140,000 so she can have surgery that's unavailable in NZ.
Biden concedes debate fumbles: the result of the debate
President Joe Biden worked forcefully Friday to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former President Donald Trump. Video / AP
US Debate, Chinese ties and Israel continues its attack| Focus Morning Bulletin June 29, 2024
Joe Biden and Donald Trump engaged in a live debate yesterday where Biden raised further concerns for his supporters, The IDF continues its push into Gaza, displacing thousands.
Exclusive: KiwiRail CEO on future of Cook Strait ferries after turbulent week
KiwiRail is preparing to keep the ageing fleet in operation until 2029.
'Political obituary': Wellington City Council passes budget, avoids Govt intervention
The council has been divided over the proposal to sell its shares in Wellington Airport.
Minister warns KiwiRail board members may lose their jobs
Expert challenges whether KiwiRail's 'unjustifiable' consultant spend should be withheld.
Government refuses to say if new Cook Strait ships will be cheaper than mega ferries
Analysis: Ferries could cost more but overall project to replace fleet will be cheaper.
Modern day Māori quartet will perform High Marks waiata
Fran Kora talks about the big Matariki broadcast on Friday
Willis challenged KiwiRail consultant spend week before chair's early retirement
Finance Minister says KiwiRail spent an excessive and unjustifiable amount on consultants.
Opinion: Aratere ferry grounding to increase pressure on Govt
OPINION: The ageing Interislander ferries cannot hang on for much longer.
Interislander runs aground, Tauranga mayoral race | Focus Morning Bulletin June 22, 2024
The interislander ran aground overnight, the Tauranga mayoral race begins to heat up and the HMNZS navy ship gets an upgrade.
Phone news service operating for quarter of a century needs new volunteers
Those with a talent for talking are urged to put their name forward.
Tory Whanau pushes on with airport sale despite councillors' changed stance
If the same vote to sell the council's shares was held tomorrow, it would fail.
Last ditch bid for Wellington council airport shares, will Govt send in commissioners?
Minister says it would be a significant issue if the council can't pass long-term plan.
‘Grab your hard hat’: Derelict, dangerous house for sale with $860k RV
The home is barely visible it is so overgrown and it has mouldy, rotting walls and floors.
Government 'highly unimpressed' with KiwiRail's maintenance of Cook Strait ferries
Ministers say they expect KiwiRail to maintain its ferries to the appropriate standard.
Review will consider scrapping controversial New Building Standard ratings
Differing opinions between engineers can make or break a building's earthquake-risk status
'May not know what they hit': Police appeal to driver after pedestrian hit
The person was on the road at the time, police said.
Man accused of child rape won't be retried after convictions quashed
The complainant told police she did not want to pursue a second trial.
One dead in single-vehicle crash
The driver was the sole occupant of the car and died at the scene.
Weak, cracked and rusted: Maintenance costs for ageing Cook Strait ferries double
'Prohibitive' annual maintenance costs could reach $65 million by next year.