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Actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79, US media report
She was best known for roles in films including in The Father of the Bride, The Godfather and Annie Hall.

Reece Walsh was phenomenal, but this was the greatest performance of 2025
Cameron Munster’s courage in leading Queensland to an upset Origin series-deciding win just days after his father died will live long in the memory.

One dead after crash in Whangarei
Police say the single-vehicle crash happened late on Saturday night.

One dead in Canterbury house fire
Others were rescued from the burning home

Ken Laban makes history as Pasifika candidates win across Aotearoa
Fauono Ken Laban's victory in Lower Hutt marks a historic milestone for Pacific representation in local government.

Peru's new interim leader oversees prison raids in bid to get tough on surging crime

Liam Gallagher becomes a grandad for first time
The Oasis frontman's daughter Molly Moorish-Gallagher, 27, has given birth to a boy, she announced on Instagram.

Warriors confirm interest in highly-rated Crusaders prospect
One of New Zealand’s top young rugby prospects has been linked with a move to the Warriors and rugby league.

‘Nothing else mattered’: Fatherhood gives captain fresh perspective after challenging year
Amid the doom and gloom of Phoenix’s last A-League Men campaign, something amazing happened to captain Alex Rufer that put their 10th-place finish into perspective.

Review: New movie Steve packs a wallop similar to Adolescence
This small-budget Netflix film, starring and produced by Cillian Murphy, has an ending shot that is simply dazzling.

Wellington's new mayor Andrew Little says Tory Whanau faced 'toxic behaviour'
In a speech to supporters on Saturday night, Little said Whanau had shown courage during her time as mayor.

All Blacks' end-of-year tour squad selection: Who makes the cut?
Coach Scott Robertson names his side for the Grand Slam tour on Monday morning.

One dead after single-car crash in Whangarei
A person has died after a car crash in Whangarei on Saturday night.

Mediawatch: Netball caught in media spotlight and online pile-on
Netball's a national sport, so media will always zero in on things going wrong at the top. But with almost no hard facts about the Silver Ferns coaching drama, and social media filling the void, is the coverage making it worse?

‘Racing’ teen facing multiple charges after high-speed pursuit
When police signalled for two drivers to pull over, one stopped — but the other hit the accelerator.

Drone strike in besieged Sudan city kills dozens

Three injured by gunfire at betting shop in Germany's Giessen

Heavy rain in Mexico sets off floods and landslides, killing at least 37

Tiger on the loose in central Mexico after severe flooding

One dead in Canterbury house fire
One person is dead after a house fire overnight in Rakaia, Canterbury.

Three rescued from burning house in Canterbury
A person has been taken to hospital in critical condition after a house fire overnight in Rakaia.

CEO: AI and defense demand are remaking the space economy

Is it OK to have your dog sleep in bed with you?
Sleeping next to our dogs brings feelings of comfort and security. But do they mess with our rest time?

Oriini Kaipara's maiden statement: 'A product of Maori resilience'
Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech was overshadowed a little by celebration of it, but what did Tamaki Makaurau's new MP actually say?

Lydia Gliddon wins Selwyn mayoralty from LGNZ president Sam Broughton
Lydia Gliddon says she is "deeply honoured" to be the new mayor of Selwyn, after beating incumbent and Local Government NZ president Sam Broughton in a landslide victory.