Latest New Zealand news headlines

• Paikea Kindergarten to close as falling enrolments and costs create funding gap

  A notional-roll funding application was unprocessed when closure was confirmed.

  NZ Herald - Top Stories
• Watch: US star Donnie Wahlberg escapes injury after jet hits airport fence

  The actor and singer says the flight crew’s quick actions kept eight people safe after their private jet ran off a Las Vegas runway.

  Stuff NZ
• Gunman in tactical vest opens fire outside Whangārei nightclub after brawl

  A witness said at least five shots were fired before the man fled the scene, he is still at large.

  Stuff NZ
• Lawyer fined over $240k after misconduct findings and ‘appalling’ treatment of staff

  The tribunal said the lawyer’s conduct was serious and imposed a four-month suspension alongside financial orders of more than $242,000.

  Stuff NZ
• SH1 delays after crash involving car and train

  Police said one person suffered moderate injuries in the crash at a level crossing on Frasers Road.

  Stuff NZ
• On The Up: Waka on last leg home to Ahuriri after navigating around South Pacific using only the stars

  Two-and-a-half months of traditional by-the-stars navigation voyaging is almost over.

  NZ Herald - NZ News
• Frasers Road crash: Car and train collide south of Christchurch

  Police were called to the scene about 10.20am.

  NZ Herald - NZ News
• Canterbury freshwater debate draws hundreds as region grapples with nitrate surge

  Expert says that an orphan lamb almost died after drinking formula made with well water.

  NZ Herald - NZ News
• All Blacks: Assessing the growing injury toll ahead of Northern Tour

  Dave Rennie has used more players than Scott Robertson did in two years at the All Blacks.

  NZ Herald - Sport
• Person injured as car and train crash at Canterbury level crossing

  The crash at a level crossing is causing delays on State Highway 1 near Dunsandel.

  RNZ - Top Stories
• What the final stretch of the US midterms says about the 2028 presidential field

  Washington Post: The US midterms offer a launchpad for White House bids.

  NZ Herald - World
• Simplicity KiwiSaver invests $50m into Icehouse Ventures’ growth fund

  Simplicity now has $115m invested into VC funds including $85m in Icehouse’s Fund III.

  NZ Herald - Top Stories
• Drum and bass duo Chase & Status to play one of two NZ shows in Hamilton

  The Government’s one-off Events Attraction Package supports the dates.

  NZ Herald - Top Stories
• Office Space and Star Trek actor Richard Riehle dies

  The veteran character actor appeared in more than 400 film and television projects across a career spanning decades.

  Stuff NZ
• Chris Wood urged to be more clinical after missing chance to level against Arsenal

  Nottingham Forest sit in 18th after Noni Madueke's late winner for Arsenal.

  NZ Herald - Sport
• Office Space and Star Trek actor Richard Riehle dies

  The veteran character actor appeared in more than 400 film and television projects across a career spanning decades.

  Stuff NZ
• West Auckland gastropub The Attic to close its doors after 17 years

  The hospitality industry continues to face elevated pressure.

  NZ Herald - Business
• QuiznessDesk Tuesday, Oct 20

  Test your general knowledge against The Quizmaster.

  NZ Herald - Top Stories
• Havelock North: Luxury $4 million-plus home being sold by court order

  The luxury home is being sold on an 'as is, where is' basis following a court decision.

  NZ Herald - NZ News
• Man died after hospital delays in treating blocked blood flow to leg

  HDC found a series of communication, handover and escalation failures delayed treatment of a medical emergency at Dunedin Hospital.

  Stuff NZ
• Woman’s breast cancer diagnosis delayed after radiologist missed warning signs

  HDC found failures in breast imaging and follow-up contributed to a woman’s delayed diagnosis of grade 2 breast cancer.

  Stuff NZ
• Football Ferns to face World Cup foes in Porirua

  The Ferns return to action next month for a two-match series at Porirua Park against the team that beat them at the 2023 World Cup.

  Stuff NZ
• Labour unveils new plan to tackle long waits in emergency departments

  The Labour Party is honing in on health, as the election nears and the Labour and National leaders prepare for their final election debate.

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• Warmer, settled week ahead as high pressure system heads towards Aotearoa

  “Plenty of time to get out gardening, get out, enjoy the sunshine,” said MetService meteorologist Sophie Huntington.

  Stuff NZ
• Barber hailed after stepping in when Australian MP was hit by car

  Wangaratta barber Ricky Jefferies disarmed and restrained the alleged driver after independent MP Helen Haines was hit by a car.

  Stuff NZ
• Mountaineers mourn guide Troy Forsyth killed in avalanche

  Troy Forsyth was skiing with three other experienced ski mountaineers when he became trapped in an avalanche on Mount Dixon.

  RNZ - Top Stories
• Labour promises shorter ED wait times, immediate review of unused hospital beds

  Leader Chris Hipkins said the party was committed to moving patients through hospitals faster.

  RNZ - Top Stories
• 'You Can See Everything' becomes one of the biggest documentaries in decades

  Hype around the documentary about the disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is huge. It opens in New Zealand 12 November.

  RNZ - Top Stories
• Police say they're assessing how to use emerging technology after report of 'risky' AI use

  Police say they take a considered approach to adopting new tech in a lawful and secure way that is consistent with their policies.

  RNZ - Top Stories
• One person dead, another injured in shooting near Ohio mosque

  An investigation into the shooting is underway.

  NZ Herald - World