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Rare, centuries-old hairdressing memorabilia now on show in Christchurch
From a curling tongs heated over fire to vintage hairdryers and a shaving and teeth-pulling bowl with spare teeth, a range of memorabilia is now on show in Christchurch.

What will encourage NZers to have more babies?
New population data has confirmed that New Zealand will need to rely more on migration to offset an ageing population in the coming decades.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Watch: Destruction in Pakistan after flash floods that have killed hundreds
The majority of fatalities were recorded in the northwest Buner district, where at least 200 people were killed.

How long tubes of mud could reveal how Antarctica is changing
How long tubes of mud - drilled out of the Antarctic seafloor - could reveal how the frozen continent is changing.

Zelensky leaves White House unscathed as he buys more time
Unlike February's row, Trump and Zelensky struck a more diplomatic tone despite their remaining differences.

NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster laments 'really heavy' ban for forward Jackson Ford
The three-week suspension raises questions over consistency of punishment, after other recent incidents.

How the America's Cup changed tack forever, and where teams are bearing
With the “boldest changes in 174 years” after Team NZ ceded more power to the challengers for Naples, what happens next?

Indonesian footballer's celebration takes scary turn
An under-17 Indonesian football player's goal celebrations take a frightening turn as he leaps a barrier and falls into a pit.

‘He is very remorseful’: Rankine’s regret for slur as AFL verdict is imminent
Further details about the alleged homophobic comment made by Izak Rankine are coming to light as the player awaits the outcome of the AFL’s investigation that could rule him out of this year’s finals series.

Coalition accepts Consumer NZ's 'Price it Right' supermarket petition
Consumer NZ says people want clearer pricing rules and stronger penalties when supermarkets get it wrong.

Invercargill residents eye change at the top as mayor Nobby Clark stands aside
As the local body elections loom, Invercargill ratepayers are looking forward to a new order on council.

Exuberance, energy and elation - how Leeds used the Elland Road X factor
If Leeds have ambitions of staying up, the hothouse atmosphere of Elland Road could hold the key, writes Phil McNulty.

Why India tops the list of abandoned sailors
Around 900 Indian sailors were abandoned on ships across the world in 2024.

The Papers: 'Suited not booted' and 'property tax shake-up'
The White House Ukraine summit and Rachel Reeves's potential new taxes dominate Tuesday's papers.

Entire church to be transported across Swedish city
The landmark 113-year-old wooden building is at risk from subsidence and will be moved 5km on giant rolling platforms.

Litter of puppies dumped in Taranaki's national park, DOC investigating
The puppies, estimated to be about six weeks old, were discovered by a member of the public in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki.

Supreme Court judges grill Crown in David Tamihere appeal
The Crown lawyers faced scrutiny over whether claims double convicted murderer David Tamihere had lied had been put to him at trial.

'Will never live with himself': Lloyd on Rankine slur saga
Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd weighs in on the saga concerning Adelaide star Izak Rankine's alleged homophobic slur.