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The man is facing two charges of arson and one of burglary.

Red is proving to be all the rage as Australia's fashion set step out at Flemington.

A Canterbury University study surveyed almost 400 social media users about their use of Facebook and Instagram and found many participants showed signs of addiction. Audio

Among mail changes being proposed is allowing NZ Post to deliver to "cluster" letterboxes. Audio

The Taieri Pet is a unique UFO-shaped cloud that can only be seen in Otago. Audio

An Evening with Stephen Fry is about to hit the stage in New Zealand and takes an inside look into his life. Audio

With just days left in the US election we look back at the whirlwind last few months, and what is next.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are turning their attention to the key states and are likely to remain there in the lead-up to election day, says RNZ's Corin Dann.

The latest real estate figures show 32,000 homes were for sale.

Police have increased patrols around major public transport locations in Auckland since the fatal attack.

Vernon is back with a new book depicting many shared experiences New Zealanders will know. Audio

The offer comes after police apologised to Alan Hall's family over his wrongful conviction. Audio

The prime minister says the government is doing everything it can to stay on target for carbon neutral 2050. Audio

Ever wonder why dogs seem to be having so much fun all the time? Philosophy can tell us something about it - and why we're a bit different, an American academic says. Audio

Zee instead of S, napkins instead of serviettes, trunks, bangs and take-out: Socio-linguist Dr Julia de Bres talks Americanisms, and why we love to hate them. Audio

Drivers are still being warned of delays, with another part of the highway remaining closed overnight.

Storms and slips are possible in some areas, while West Coast residents are being asked to stay off the roads due to flooding.

Over nearly 20 years as a child psychiatrist, Dr Hinemoa Elder has witnessed first-hand how connection with culture can help Māori youth navigate and heal from challenges. Audio

Patient advocate Melissa Vining says Southland cancer patients are facing double the nationally recommended wait time to be seen. Audio

The wild weather isn't over yet, with the MetService telling people to keep up to date with the latest forecast. Audio

Strong wind warnings were also in place for Wairarapa and the Marlborough Sounds.

How to use the fewest annual leave days, for the longest stretch of time off. Plus, the key dates to be aware of in 2025.

The 37-year-old man sought by police handed himself in at the North Shore Police Station this afternoon.

"People need to be careful," a councillor says as police search for a person who fatally stabbed a woman on a bus in Onehunga. Audio

Millennium and Copthorne Hotels is returning for the first time since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.