The Post - October 03, 2026

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Is the teacher shortage fixed?

‘Disgraceful’: Aussie apologies over infamous ball revealed

Tom Cruise takes control in dark comedy

How Central Otago could fix NZ’s power grid

Politicians pay their respects to Adrian Rurawhe

Picture of the week: In his happy place

Kingmakers set a standard for the would-be kings

Far from Wellington but close to the issues

Is the teacher shortage over?

Working in a war zone

Adrian Rurawhe: A life of service

Stalled housing development gets second life

Moa Point charges: The lawyers will win while ratepayers lose

Wairarapa records biggest property price slump

John Bertrand Collectables Buying in Wellington and Lower North Island Regions Next Week

Collectors Need War Medals

Some Big Dollars in Early Banknotes

Gold & Silver At Very High Prices

Interesting Small Collectables Wanted

Old Coins Can Toss Up a Rarity

Roofer tells homeowner to ‘stick it’ after roof leaks again

Should we be worried about berries?

River management must change with the climate

Emerson St: Quiet, charming, trouble

How custom diets are saving kākāpō

Harnessing the high country

Noble swamp hen or a pest from Aussie?

Paper garden rewrites a migrant past

Ghosts from Muldoon era

Your guide to what’s on in Wellington

Helluva film that you may still hate

An Evening with Victor Hugo a deft and heartfelt French treat

Gags, jokes, characters and chases – Aardman at its best

U2’s new album to feature Dolly Parton

Voter boost plan

This has not been an austerity Government

What comes next after plant-based food?

The would-be PMs finding a home with smaller parties

Housing could give Labour the way out of its squeeze

Does it help kids learn? Lessons from failure in education

Perfect storm gives beef an edge

Debate takeaways – treason, Paris and swimmable rivers

Malaysia aims tomakea big stink

Income meets opportunity in Tawa

Former carpet factory site offers piles of cashflow and upside

Mount investment passes ground test

Long-term tenant in strategic Taupō hub

Cherished ballet tradition endures troubled times

Prisoner survives execution

Socialite beheaded ‘by ex and family’, court hears

Heat waves gnaw away at Swiss glaciers

Never lose your humanity, never forget, never give in – a tribute to Kevin Banks

Former publisher helped revitalise beloved institution

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All Whites coach’s faith repaid with shootout win

Veteran quick eyes some home discomfort for India

Ta’eiloa boosts Canes’ firepower

From biscuit factory to Super League main course

Banned Crossland still has role for his band of brothers

Hadlee’s blistering delivery to NZC

Sister act as Kiwi WNBA star hits capital with Queens

Blues sign Savea – but will he deliver desired impact?

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