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Luke Littler beaten by female darts star in one of sport’s biggest cross-gender shocks
The 18-year-old world champion was beaten in one of the great cross-gender sporting shocks when succumbing to Beau Greaves, the women’s world matchplay champion.

Being safe in the water felt like a birthright to our generation. Why not now?
Stuff owner and publisher Sinead Boucher explains why this campaign matters so much.

Man to appeal against sentence over Willoughby plot
Gavin Plumb is in jail for his plot to kidnap, rape and murder TV star Holly Willoughby.

Up to nine tropical cycones forecast for Pacific this season
The official cyclone season for the region runs from November to April.

Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata resigns after Netball NZ coaching saga
Former Silver Fern Gail Parata has resigned as a national selector in the wake of coach Dame Noeline Taurua's suspension.

Whakatane votes for Nandor Tanczos's ‘nice-to-have' approach
While rates rises have been blamed for at least 31 regions ditching their mayors, Whakatane has opted for one more welcoming of nice-to-have projects.

Yum cha restaurants are running out of steam
Crippled by Covid-19 debt and a stagnant economy, established Chinese eateries serving authentic Cantonese dim sum are now facing increasing competition.

Documentary star Isey Cross has died, aged 106
In 2021, a documentary followed the life of Isey Cross and her youngest son and caregiver James Cross as they prepared for her 100th birthday.

Severe weather warnings and watches for the North Island
The eastern ranges of Bay of Plenty is under an orange heavy rain warning until 5pm Tuesday with thunderstorms possible.

Hundreds celebrate in Berlin after hostages freed from Gaza

NATO begins manoeuvres practising defence with nuclear weapons

Emotional scenes as freed hostages reunite with families in Israel

Cabaret at 60, Wairoa Te Ukaipo at 30, and a brand new show on Helen Clark’s outfits
Auckland Theatre Company’s 2026 season should have something for everyone, artistic director Jonathan Bielski says.

Te Pati Maori shares allegations against one of their MPs and her son in late night email
Te Pati Maori reportedly emailed members serious allegations against one of their own MPS and her son.

What's really going on with the housing market?
It's been a patchy year - so are things improving now or not?

Fauono Ken Laban's historic win ushers in NZ’s potentially most diverse council
The mayor-elect says he feels “very humbled”, and when asked to describe the feeling when he found out he won, he says it was “one of humility".

‘Darling of the silver screen’ Isey Cross, star of documentary James & Isey, dead at 106
The 2021 film explored Isey’s relationship with her son James Cross in the lead up to her 100th birthday.

Terminally ill patients rank the businesses and government agencies worst to deal with
Terminally ill patients reflect on their experiences across 14 sectors - from energy providers and insurance companies to employers, gyms, hospitals and rest homes.

PPTA teachers strike on day of NCEA exams - the dates to know
About 21,000 secondary school teachers are taking industrial action after stalled collective agreement negotiations.

Historic first as female referee appointed to whistle All Blacks test
Hollie Davidson was recently named World Rugby referee of the year.

Rare white humpback whale spotted off the coast of Kaikoura
Could it be the world-famous Migaloo who hasn’t been spotted in five years?

'Very troubling': AI's self-investment spree sets off bubble alarms on Wall Street

Cloudflare (NET) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why

Verizon Is Taking Its Cell Service to Space. Should You Buy the High-Yield Dividend Stock Now?

Amazon to hire 250,000 workers during holiday season for third straight year

Tears, laughs, jeers at the Greymouth's Pike River movie premiere
Friends and family of the 29 men who lost their lives in the Greymouth mine disaster gathered for the NZ debut of the film starring Robyn Malcolm and Melanie Lynskey.