How far can you get on Auckland Transport’s new $20 a day fare cap? Further than you think, but with a few hiccups, as Mina Kerr-Lazenby found out stuff.co.nz/national/30031…

The construction industry is losing roughly one person a week to suicide but the industry is putting in place more support to “treat your mind the way you would treat your body". Read in Dom Post and on Stuff here: stuff.co.nz/national/healt…

ICYMI: Two siblings who lived a “frugal” life have left a lasting legacy with the bequeathing of $1 million to Save the Children NZ, as Ripu Bhatia reports. stuff.co.nz/national/30035…

Sally Lin was “psychologically controlled” by scammers who convinced her she had committed a crime. Desperate to clear her name, she sent them $70,000. She spoke to Lucy Xia 夏叶 in a bid to warn others stuff.co.nz/national/12587…

People with long Covid are “living in hell”, says sufferer, and experts are unsure if the vaccine will help or harm them. stuff.co.nz/national/healt…

A woman whose father was killed by the Taliban fears for her family in Kabul as militants take control of the capital. stuff.co.nz/national/30038…

The sonorous melodies of a Nick Truebridge live cross

Ripu Bhatia amazing and inspiring story from this young man at our NZ Sepsis Conference, flood of tears in the Q&A moderation room @SepsisTrustNZ #nzsepsis2021

A man has been shot dead after opening fire and injuring three police officers in Glen Eden. Was just round the corner when the shots went off after heading to what we thought was just a house fire.

Not Built For Me: Ripu Bhatia explored the accessibility of bars across three popular Auckland nightlife spots to find out how many he could access. Spoiler alert: Not many. 🎥 Chris McKeen stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/3004…

Four years ago MSD Minister Carmel Sepuloni promised to overhaul the welfare system. A crack team was pulled together, called the Welfare Expert Advisory Group. They did their job, coming up with 42 recommendations. None have been fully implemented. i.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/3006…

A great sense of celebration at Parliament this morning for the launch of Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People i.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/1291…

Hemi Pene struggled to prepare financially for retirement but the 77-year-old doesn't want his funeral to burden his whānau. stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/1303…

"For me personally, I don't care any more if I die or not, but this regime has to go" – protester describes the violence unfolding on the streets of Tehran. stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/1305…

stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/1310… Services were unavailable and deaf people caught in Auckland's flood couldn't access information, a disability advocate says.

stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/1310… Marae are opening their doors and providing kai, clothing and shelter to people affected by the region’s “wettest day on record”.

Zalie Doyle sought help overseas for her daughter, Taylor, who has a rare health condition, after feeling "road blocked" in Aotearoa. dlvr.it/SpmYbx

An event in support of Iranian women’s rights in Auckland has been called off after organisers were threatened with “symbols of violence” online. stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/1328…

Families with disabled children have been left shell shocked after the Government removed funding for respite care without any warning. Glenn McConnell stuff.co.nz/politics/35021…