An Auckland father has accused Auckland Transport (AT) of major failures around passenger safety. Rachel Cara, AT group manager, public transport operations, said there are variations in how safety incident data is reported. She said AT’s public transport operators provided prompt updates on major incidents to AT public transport operations teams, including staff in the Auckland Transport Operations Centre and the Auckland Rail Operations Centre. Three women and a man in their early 20s were left fearful of public transport after an unprovoked attack. “This means it is vitally important that Auckland Transport and our public transport partners work closely together and with agencies like police and Auckland Council to proactively manage public transport safety,” Cara said.

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph speaks after missing out on the All Blacks head coaching role, saying the race was “tight” and backing Dave Rennie to succeed. Video \ Ben Tomsett

Corey Peters competing in the final in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Photo: Getty ImagesFour-time Paralympic medallist Corey Peters has finished fifth in the Men's Downhill Sitting event at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. "Fifth was definitely not what I was looking for with downhill being one of my better events." Norwegian Jesper Pedersen, the silver medallist from four years ago, produced a slick run down the Olimpia delle Tofane to register 1:18.14 to win gold. Peters continues his quest at the Milano Cortina Games when he competes in the Men's Super-G Sitting on Monday.

The damage rising prices could do to consumer and business confidence is a real cause for concern. So far, financial market reaction – including oil prices – has been measured. In combination with rising prices, it equals stagflation – the worst of potential economic scenarios. There might be a cap on how far Trump can allow oil prices to rise based on domestic political blowback. The factors that might determine the timing of Trump’s inevitable “mission accomplished” speech will be oil prices, financial markets, US inflation and, ultimately, political polls.

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“It’s a bit of a mystery.”Peter Lange is a renowned ceramicist and younger brother of the late David Lange. The headstone of former Prime Minister David Lange was removed at the request of his widow Margaret Pope. “Disinterments are carried out by Auckland Council cemetery staff and a public health officer may request to be in attendance. “Approximately 10 disinterments are carried out annually across the Auckland Council cemetery network. “Auckland Council cemeteries disinterment costs are: Adult $6600, Child $3400.”

Less than a month later, he was demoted to Racing Bulls in one of the most brutal driver switches in the sport’s history. And while points aren’t a guarantee, as all teams continue to learn about their new cars, Lawson is better placed than most to make the most of his qualifying position. Liam Lawson after qualifying eighth for Formula One's Australian Grand Prix. But given Racing Bulls’ work in pre-season saw very little disruption from the new Ford power unit, points are definitely on the cards. [There’s been] a lot of Whittakers, I think I’m on 15 blocks so far.”The Australian Grand Prix begins at 5pm on Sunday (NZT).

Otago Boys’ High School athlete Mason Kingan won the South Island Secondary School Duathlon title in Oamaru last weekend. PHOTO: NIC DUFFThe first day of autumn would have felt more like the middle of winter for multisport athletes arriving in Oamaru last weekend. Cold and wet conditions greeted the competitors at the Oamaru Triathlon on Sunday. Adair Craik was part of the organising team and said despite the ‘‘appalling’’ weather, the event was a success. ‘‘We were pleased with the fact we were able to hold it and people stayed around for prizegiving and got all their medals .

Photo: Sam HendersonA new visiting service ensures disabled people are safe and supported. People for Us is a peer-to-peer initiative where disabled individuals visit adults living in residential care. He is on the national executive committee of the Disabled Persons Assembly, an organisation run by and for disabled people. When visiting the homes of disabled people, Miss Webb and Mr King check they are happy, have a voice and are not being abused. The service is funded by the Ministry of Social Development’s Disability Support Services and aims to amplify the voices of disabled people while reducing the risk of neglect and abuse.

Looking forward to celebrating its 90th anniversary are Otago Bridge Club members (from left) Peter McIver, Anita Dynes, Sam Birkett and Rona Chave. Photo: Sam HendersonThe Otago Bridge Club is dealing a winning hand as it prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary next month. Otago Bridge Club vice-president Eunan Cleary said the game remained as popular and challenging as ever. Games were played both in private homes and at venues such as the Empire Club and the St Clair Women’s Club. In March 1936, Ron Mathieson began to contact people about forming an official Otago Bridge Club.

Photos: Brenda HarwoodFresh and affordable fruit and vegetables are on the menu once again, as the All Saints’ Fruit & Veges scheme gets under way for the year. In recent years, the All Saints’ Fruit & Veges scheme has expanded into other core produce, and milk, eggs and 10kg bags of potatoes. At present this is done through the All Saints’ Fruit and Vegetables website, although work is under way on creating a cellphone app. Along with distributing the pre-packed fruit and vegetables, All Saints’ also hosts a produce stall on Thursdays, 8.45am-10am and 4pm-6pm. To sign up and order All Saints’ Fruit & Vege scheme produce, visit the website All Saints’ Fruit and Vegetables or Facebook dnfruitandvege, or phone the parish office on (03) 479-2212.brenda.harwood@thestar.co.nz

“They’ve spent hours and hours queueing,” Chris said. The father of a Kiwi stranded in Dubai says Emirates staff were rude to his son at times because of the codeshare nature of his initial flights. Photo / Florian Wiegand, picture alliance via Getty Images“They can’t talk to Emirates staff online or on the phones – they won’t talk to them, which is a bit peculiar,” Chris said. He said the staff “sort of change every day, and you queue, and sometimes they’ve been rude and unco-operative”. After falling sick with food poisoning, Chris said his son was told he needed to vacate their current hotel despite his condition.

John MilburnVolunteer group Wheels to Dunstan have had an increase of up to 40% in volunteers and rides for the service. Wheels to Dunstan is a volunteer-run, door-to-door donation-based transport service taking patients to Dunstan Hospital, Alexandra and Cromwell to meet the Hato Hone St John health shuttle to Dunedin Hospital. It is a community-led project founded by the Rotary Club of Wa ¯naka and Wa ¯naka Masonic Lodge. Volunteer John Milburn has been driving for Wheels to Dunstan for five years as he is a member of the Rotary Club. ‘‘Being retired, I enjoy volunteering and, in addition to Wheels to Dunstan, regularly drive for Meals on Wheels and Community Link.

Waitaki Girls’ High School student Ana Latuselu will head to Sydney this weekend for a training camp with NRLW club South Sydney Rabbitohs. PHOTO: NIC DUFFAna Latuselu is hopping across the Ditch in hopes of impressing NRLW scouts. The 16-year-old flies to Sydney this weekend for a training camp with Australian rugby league club South Sydney Rabbitohs. From there, Latuselu attended a New Zealand Warriors exhibition game after which her coach linked her up with the Rabbitohs. The training camp will include ‘‘a few trial games’’ and Latuselu is excited to see the differences in playing style between Australia and New Zealand.

Waitaki Boys’ High School (from left) sport co-ordinator Twyla Kingan, head boy Ned Newlands-Carter, deputy head boy Isi Manu and head of sport Ian Cathcart were all pleased with how the school did in Sport Otago’s 2025 Voice of Rangatahi Survey. PHOTO: NIC DUFFWaitaki Boys’ High School sport department is top of the class. The Oamaru school ranked No 1 in Otago for sport satisfaction in Sport Otago’s 2025 Voice of Rangatahi Survey. The results were a great indicator that sport at the school was heading in the right direction, Waitaki Boys’ head of sport Ian Cathcart said. ‘‘The results reflect a lot of the work that Twyla [Kingan, sport co-ordinator] puts in, especially, and where we want to go with sports, just getting as many involved.