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'We carry...our identity': Fijian artists celebrate language and culture
Thousands of Fijians are celebrating culture and heritage for Fijian Language Week or Macawa ni vosa vakaviti in Aotearoa New Zealand this week.

ASB reaches $135.6m settlement over alleged historic breaches of credit disclosures
ASB has reached a $135.6 million settlement to settle a class action lawsuit over alleged historical breaches of credit disclosures.

All aboard the Westerly Express
Enjoy the break from the wind while it lasts, says Paul Gorman. It will be back before you know it.

AppLovin Probed by SEC Over Its Data-Collection Practices

The final four contenders for Deputy Commissioner of police
The race to fill the two vacant Deputy Commissioner of police roles has narrowed down to four candidates, with interviews expected to be carried out this week RNZ understands.

More banks cut mortgage rates ahead of Reserve Bank's official cash rate decision
BNZ says it will reduce a number of its fixed-term rates.

British author Jilly Cooper, famous for novels of sex and snobbery, dies at 88
The author of bonkbusters Rivals and Riders has died.

Secondary teachers vote on series of strikes
The Post Primary Teachers Association said it was balloting members on action including 'rostering home' next week, a full-day strike on 23 October, and a half-day strike on 5 November.

We teach kids to look after their bodies - here’s how to do the same for a healthy mind
The food pyramid can help us think about mental health. We need big helpings of social connection in real life. But social media should be like a 'sometimes food'.

Truck rolls, catches fire on SH1 north of Otaki
The southbound lane was blocked near Otaki and drivers warned to expect delays.

Fast moving front brings thunderstorm risk to North, road snowfall in South
Despite the showers in the morning the afternoon is expected to be much brighter across Aotearoa.

Police ‘incredibly grateful’ as officer shot in leg with air rifle recovers at home
"This could have had a very different outcome, and we're incredibly thankful," police say.

Man charged after shooting police officer in the leg with air rifle
The offender was taken into custody following a three-and-a-half hour standoff with police at the Salvation Army housing complex on Chapel Rd on Monday.

ASB agrees to pay $135m settlement over lending disclosure claims between 2015 and 2019
The case centred on whether ASB failed to provide required disclosure documents to customers who made changes to their loans between 2015 and 2019.

AMD stock jumps on OpenAI deal as Big Tech seeks to reduce reliance on Nvidia

OpenAI's president breaks down the AMD deal: 'We need as much computing power as we can possibly get'

AMD CEO Lisa Su says AI critics are 'thinking too small' after massive OpenAI deal

Government announces New Top Up Community Grants scheme in boost for mental health
The New Top Up Community Grants will see $250,000 per annum made available for distribution over the next two years.

Teenagers leaving home with lack of cooking skills: study
Chef Al Brown urges teenagers to start simple when learning to cook.

England reveal five-year plan for continued world rugby domination
The Red Roses are ready to capitalise on Women’s Rugby World Cup glory.

Police believe multiple people involved in Miramar murder
Abdul Nabizadah, who moved to New Zealand from Afghanistan seeking a better life, was a husband, father and grandfather.

5 Of The Newest Russian Fighter Jets In Its Fleet

Israel deports Greta Thunberg and other Gaza Freedom Flotilla activists

Merz charges that Putin is waging a 'hybrid war' on Germany

At Least 50 Dead and Entire Communities Destroyed After Heavy Rain and Landslides Sweep Through Villages

Woman charged with supporting banned terror group

How many job hunters are there for each job ad?
Finding work may not be as easy as "getting off the PlayStation", data on jobs and job hunters shows.

Two New Zealanders on board boat in new flotilla trying to reach Gaza
One of them, Ava Mulla, says she feels a mixture of fear and pride to know that they are doing the right thing.