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BBC sacking presenter was 'reasonable', judge finds
Jack Murley, from Bodmin, worked with BBC Radio Cornwall from 2019 until 2024.

Union wants answers after discovery of asbestos at central Auckland fire station
The union's vice president says the discovery at a central Auckland fire station raises serious questions about Fire and Emergency's policy and procedures.

Windows’ Copilot AI can now read your Gmail and Google Calendar
Microsoft really wants you to use Copilot, its branded AI platform. In fact, Microsoft wants you to use Copilot so much that it’s fine if you want to use it on Google services, like Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar. A new Windows Insider update facilitates that. Are you excited?...

How to use Instagram anonymously without an account
Under normal circumstances, Instagram asks you to log in to view posts, especially ones on private accounts. But there are ways to view content without your account, allowing you to remain anonymous. Here’s how to do it and what the limitations are. Using Instagram without an account Instagram only works in a...

Payne's world: How Kiwi championship contender can capitalise at Bathurst
Kiwi driver Matt Payne has qualified way down in 18th for the Bathurst 1000, but his 2025 season means he can’t be completely discounted just yet.

Open home invitation to dreamy Havelock North ‘party house’
“When they posted about the sale, a lot of people have come on saying, 'we'll miss almost catching up with you guys there'. It's such a great place to connect."

Lifting the lid: How fake urine is helping Kiwis cheat drug tests
Widely sold online and in shops, experts warn that synthetic urine can “absolutely” pass substance tests - and it is all perfectly legal.

Neighbours take on developer over illegal dumping — and win
Vehicle forced off road, police called in dispute over mountain of waste.

Spidey is back - Tom Holland returns to set
The Marvel movie star Tom Holland is filming scenes for Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Former Waitangi Tribunal chair on future: 'For the new generation to make their own decision'
Sir Eddie Taihakurei Durie was chair of the tribunal for nearly 20 years.

A new default text editor is coming soon to Windows 11
When MS-DOS 5.0 was launched in 1991, one of its major innovations was the MS-DOS Editor, a classic text editor that quickly became popular with users. These days, it’s old news—yet fondly remembered. This past summer, we saw the launch of Windows Edit, a new version of MS-DOS Editor which runs...

What to know about Diwali, the Festival of Lights

Ethiopia has struggled to build national unity: can its big new dam deliver it?

13 Budget-Friendly Italian Cities to Explore

How One Serving Dish Can Totally Reframe Your Fine China Display

The big questions hanging over the All Blacks ahead of the northern tour
Scott Robertson is set the 36 players tasked with securing a Grand Slam on Monday.

‘I’m done’: 27-year-old Phoenix rookie quit his job on the spot for a shot at pro football
Kiwi footballer Dan Edwards waited a long time for his first shot at professional football.

‘I’m often woken by screaming’: 20 to a cell and fishbones to eat ‘if you’re lucky’ - behind bars with the Kiwi in one of the world’s most dangerous prisons
Stuff visits Antony de Malmanche in Bali’s notorious Kerobokan Prison. He wants the Government to bring him home - and a steak and cheese pie.

‘I was exhausted with dating’: Why young Kiwis are looking for love overseas
For 27-year-old Shannon Lee, moving to London wasn’t just a career decision, it was a modern-day leap of faith for love, adventure and herself.

‘No thanks’ - Principal behind unexplained absence
A principal of a top state-integrated school is keeping quiet over her unexplained absence, while the board chair says it is “working to resolve any issues in a professional and confidential manner”.