The lonely plight of young New Zealanders with long Covid; Man charged over death threats against MP; KiwiRail to sell Aratere ferry for scrap in India.
Offered rest home care at 24: Lonely plight of young New Zealanders with long Covid
Young people suffering with long Covid say they feel "invisible" as they live in their own personal lockdowns while the rest of the world moves on.
Long Covid is when the effects of Covid-19 last more than 12 weeks. It can cause more than 200 symptoms and affect any organ in the body.
Cushla Norman talked with some long Covid sufferers about the debilitating nature of the disease.
Man charged over death threats against MP
A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged over a series of death threats made online against a Member of Parliament.
Police said the threats were allegedly sent via a social media platform in March 2025 and were serious enough to prompt a formal investigation.
KiwiRail to sell Aratere ferry for scrap in India
The Aratere ferry, which made its final Cook Strait crossing in August after 26 years of service, will be sold to a recycling shipyard in India.
Interislander executive general manager Duncan Roy said Aratere was not suitable for most ferry operators due to its age and the fact it would require "significant" modification or specialist port infrastructure.
"Therefore, we have pursued a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible recycling option."
Watch: Warnings issued with 'several days of a lot of rain' to lash country
1News Meteorologist Dan Corbett says large, accumulated amounts in one spot come with the risk of fast rising rivers and slips.
ONE DOPAMINE DETOX
Scrolling feeds, video games, and email pings all keep dopamine – the neurotransmitter linked to reward and motivation – in steady circulation.
But advice about reducing dopamine is everywhere – from "dopamine fasting" to "raw-dogging" flights.
Anastasia Hronis looks at whether dopamine-cutting practices can actually help rewire your brain.
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