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BAFTA 2025 red carpet: All the looks from the celebrities
Britain's top movie honours hosted Hollywood's biggest stars, from Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez to Timothée Chalamet, and Demi Moore.
Teacher-only days continue: Education Minister says Seymour overstepped
Education Minister Erica Stanford says it wasn't David Seymour's place to say teacher-only days would be cut back.
Right to Repair Bill reading a big win - consumer advocate
Kiwis consumers are one step closer to the guaranteed right to repair the products they own with the Consumer Guarantees (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill set for its first reading in Parliament on… Audio
'I thought it was the worst' - How an old-school tattoo style made a comeback
A style of tattoo, popular in the 1970s and 1980s, has re-emerged as a major trend for tattoo artists. Audio
Destiny Church protest 'crossed the line' - police
Police say they are "actively investigating" the actions of the group associated with Destiny Church who protested a children's event at the Te Atatū library on Saturday.
How often should you wash your towels?
Is once a week wash enough? Or should you reach for a clean towel daily? The down and dirty on the fluffy fibre. Audio
Destiny Church's actions 'totally unacceptable,' Auckland mayor says after library protest
Around 30 adults and young children had to be barricaded into a room in a library in West Auckland this afternoon, when a group linked to Destiny Church tried to drown out a Pride Festival Event.
'Rule-breaker' Deva Mahal rediscovers her love for razzle-dazzle
The Wellington soul singer tells Music 101's Charlotte Ryan about the Grammys, her upcoming show at Wellington's Fringe Festival and being inspired by WOW. Video, Audio
'Where the party at?': US rapper Nelly cancels NZ concert
The show was due to occur on 21 March at Auckland's Spark Arena, and he was billed to be joined by rap group St. Lunatics and long affiliated rapper Chingy.
PM's 'fashion crime' T-shirt now up for auction
The infamous over-the-suit T-shirt worn by the PM at a Parliament barbecue has gone on sale to raise funds for children living in poverty, in a TradeMe auction.
Mining giant surrenders 15 NZ exploration permits
Mineralogy International Limited - owned by controversial mining magnate Clive Palmer - applied to surrender 15 of its 16 permits around the country last December.
Couple renewing vows at Wānaka Half challenge
Almost 10 years ago the couple also got married in the middle of a Wānaka challenge event that was twice that distance. Audio
Town 'fed up' with ten year boil water notice
A town that has been under a temporary boil water notice for ten years, with brown water coming out of their taps, has New Zealand's water regulator wading in. Audio
Valentines Day is here, so what are the benefits?
Valentines Day can bump-up spending in the economy by as much as 10 percent, Hospitality NZ's CEO says. Audio
New Plymouth parking meters getting upgrades
The council are replacing and leasing one-hundred new meters - both cash and card.
First test trains pass through Auckland's City Rail Link's
In the first sign there's light at the end of the tunnel, a train has made from .
Roxburgh's razed cinema plans phoenix-like sequel
If Curtis Crawford has his way, a South Island movie theatre has a sequel up its sleeve. Audio
Person dies at rural property in Arrowtown, WorkSafe notified
The death is not being treated as suspicious, police say.
Coast to Coast competitor finishes race on borrowed, folding bike
Ian Walsh didn't let a high-speed collision with a traffic light ruin his determination to finish the race. Audio
Kiwi's rare Harry Potter book sells for $5000
A bid from overseas has nabbed a first edition Harry Potter book being sold in Auckland. Audio
Tributes after death of 'gifted' rally driver
Mark Tapper has been described as one of New Zealand's "most naturally gifted drivers" .
Māoriland Film Festival to showcase more than 100 films from 86 Indigenous nations
The te reo Māori version of Dreamworks classic animation Shrek will premiere among the 86 films screening at Māoriland Film Festival.
Will your phone survive the 3G apocalypse?
Many of us have already moved to 4G and 5G, but tech experts warn the impact of shutting down 3G will be larger than people think. Audio
Machete-wielding man tasered after chasing police officer
A man who pulled a machete on police and got Tasered and pepper-sprayed in response is facing a range of charges.
What Civilization VII holds in store for players
The latest edition of the popular empire-building game that's captured the attention of the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk will be released soon. Video, Audio