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The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including plans to get passengers home from a virus stricken cruise, and the rationale for ditching fees free uni. (Source: 1News)

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including plans to get passengers home from a virus stricken cruise, and the rationale for ditching fees free uni.

Australia is planning a repatriation flight for six people, including a New Zealander, on the ship struck by a deadly rodent-borne virus.

Iran sent its response to the latest US ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war.

South Korea has released images of a ship damaged in the Strait of Hormuz.

Nicola Willis says the fees free university scheme wasn't working the way it should have been.

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

Fees-free: Scheme failed to get more students into tertiary education - Govt

Ministers say the policy failed to lift tertiary enrolments or reach disadvantaged students, with support ending for new cohorts from next year.

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Person driving a bus.

Buses refusing to take child not acceptable, Children's Commissioner says

"No child should be left behind when they're trying to get to school in a situation like this and transport providers have a responsibility to ensure that children are not put in harm's way."

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Rotorua Lakes Council changed its mind on the Pūwhakamua parolee site in Ōwhata, but the Environment Court has doubts.

Rotorua parolee rehab site faces court, funding risk despite council U-turn

Rotorua Lakes Council changed its mind on the Pūwhakamua parolee site in Ōwhata, but the Environment Court has doubts following the loss of Corrections funding.

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Aerial view of Whirinaki after the flood receded. Bridget Wallace’s home is in the foreground at centre.

Far North settlement could be first place in NZ to entirely relocate

In Whirinaki, a settlement of a few hundred people straddling State Highway 12 in South Hokianga, planning for managed retreat is well underway.

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Face detection and recognition image, file.

NZ firm Auror expands as facial recognition use grows in retail

The Auckland-founded company says revenue rose 60% over the past year as retailers globally invest more heavily in organised retail crime prevention technology.

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Maria Wortman-Dabrowska said it was a "proper shock" to be diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2014.

Dancer's back pain became 12-year cancer battle, now she needs treatment in China

The 56-year-old plans to undergo CAR-T cell treatment in China later this year.

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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meeting Labour Party members during a visit to AFC Wimbledon in south London, Saturday May 9, 2026.

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News in 90 Seconds May 11

1:29

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including plans to get passengers home from a virus stricken cruise, and the rationale for ditching fees free uni.

9:03am

Buses refusing to take child not acceptable, Children's Commissioner says

1:29

Person driving a bus.

8:24am

Rotorua parolee rehab site faces court, funding risk despite council U-turn

1:29

Rotorua Lakes Council changed its mind on the Pūwhakamua parolee site in Ōwhata, but the Environment Court has doubts.
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