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Matilda Green on reality TV, 10 years of The Bachelor and misconceptions with Paula Bennett- Ask Me Anything
Green believes people are wrong in thinking her and Art have a 'fairytale' life.

Crystal Palace stun Man City to win FA Cup for first time
Eberechi Eze scored the winning goal with a superb volley in the 16th minute.

Liam Lawson qualifies 16th after massive crash stops session
Qualifying for Formula 1’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix was marred by a heavy crash involving Liam Lawson’s Red Bull replacement Yuki Tsunoda.

Iconic theatre given dangerous building notice
The Heritage-listed building in Auckland’s Mt Eden opened in the 1920s and became a hub for film screenings and weekly dances, but a recent council inspection found the building’s frontage damaged and dangerous.

Why this vandalised home is still derelict two years after being damaged by fire
Peter Aitken’s family home in St Mary’s Bay went up in flames while he was visiting family in Thailand. Before he even returned to New Zealand, vandals had taken over.

UK Eurovision entry played outside Buckingham Palace
The Royal Family shared a video of the performance by The Band of the Irish Guards on X.

My Secret Auckland: Comedian Itay Dom shares his favourite spots in the city
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Hurricanes count the cost as injuries sour late escape
The Hurricanes’ dramatic victory against the Highlanders may have come at a cost, with three players forced out of the contest.

‘Should be bustling’: Inside the Christchurch mall locals say is dying
Bush Inn’s management said although there was some vacancy inside the mall, it would soon be announcing some significant national retailers.

Why a principal who called an abuse complainant ‘incessant’ stands by his words
The principal of a top Bay of Plenty school engaged a PR company to ‘limit the collateral impact’ and called an abuse complainant ‘incessant’. He’s not backing down.

We should thank Brooke Van Velden for having the courage to take political heat, writes Damien Grant
OPINION: Brooke Van Velden’s portfolio made the Pay Equity mess her problem and she did not shirk the responsibility. She knew what had to be done and did it.

Crystal Palace win FA Cup final in stunning upset
Crystal Palace have pulled off one of the biggest FA Cup final upsets in recent memory.

The win-win solution for cash-strapped councils
For the last two years Hauraki District Council has employed a community advocacy officer to help clubs and volunteers access community funding from organisations such as Grassroot and the, Lions Foundation.

Former AFL champion dies three months after twin brother
There has been an outpouring of grief for one of the AFL’s most famous families.

Shortland Street’s Mo Nasir: ‘Growing up, I wanted to hide that part of me’
The actor explains how he’s overcome expectations - and why he used to dream he was someone else.

Are the UK the worst at Eurovision?
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reflects on the UK's performance at past Eurovision contests, and their chances in the 2025 final.

‘Thuggery’: US rugby star sent off for stomping Wallaroo’s rival’s head
Australia’s Pacific Four Series win was marred by an act of ‘thuggery’ from one of the United States players.

From South Auckland to the Super Bowl: Kiwi dancer takes centre stage with the world’s biggest stars
27 year-old Jessica Toatoa has gone from dancing in her home town, to sharing a stage with one of her idols.

The tiny town bucking the sluggish tourism trend
What’s drawing Kiwis to this holiday hotspot?

Police firearm found by member of the public after falling from patrol car roof
Ever left something on the roof of your car and driven off? You’re not alone. Guns, breathalysers, notebooks, phones and a laptop have fallen from police car roofs.

Why a near-new social housing property is boarded up, and in need of repair
It’s only 18 months old, but a social housing unit already needs “substantial maintenance” after hosting just one tenant - and it’s not the only one.