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Callaghan Innovation redundancies cost taxpayers more than $10m - report
More than 200 roles have been lost since November 2023 through the closure of the crown-owned science and innovation entity.

Trailblazers and hard workers recognised at Maori Language Awards
A quiet trailblazer, a beloved kohanga reo nanny and the translators behind the bilingual Olympic sporting glossary are among those recognised at Nga Tohu Reo Maori 2025.

Woman arrested after Wellington shooting incident
The 34-year-old will appear in the Palmerston North District Court on Saturday.

ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky
The talks focus on ITV's Media and Entertainment division, which include its TV channels as well as its streaming service, ITV X.

'It's just a mess': Overseas weight-loss operation goes wrong for Kiwi woman
Another horror story has emerged of an overseas weight-loss operation gone wrong.

Woman arrested over shooting at Wellington’s Pukehinau Flats
A 34-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Brooklyn, Wellington last weekend.

Verizon Is Getting an Amazon Data Center Boost. Should You Buy the High-Yield Dividend Stock Here?

Shein Eyes $2 Billion Profit in 2025 Despite US Tariff Headwinds

Nvidia CEO says company not planning to ship anything to China

James Morrison to 'return favour' to BGT choir
James Morrison will appear with the 200-strong community choir for a second time in November.

Customs seize major cocaine haul at Port Chalmers
The intercept was packed into bricks branded with designer sports fashion label Lacoste.

Royal NZ Ballet show goes on, despite earthquake shaking Wellington
The 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook Wellington on Thursday night - but no-one at St James Theatre blinked.

Catherine Tate would do Strictly, on one condition...
She told The One Show she'd love to learn to dance - just not on television.

Trauma and Trespasses in new Gillian Anderson Troubles drama
Based on Louise Kennedy's novel, the Channel 4 drama looks at forbidden love in 1975 Holywood.

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Lee Tamahori 'will be missed' but 'will definitely be remembered'
Actor Te Kohe Tuhaka has paid tribute to late filmmaker and mentor Lee Tamahori, describing him as a trailblazer for Maori in cinema.

Harry apologises to Canada for wearing LA Dodgers cap during World Series
Critics had said he disrespected the commonwealth and the only Canadian team in Major League Baseball.

Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again until November 2026
The most anticipated video game of all time receives a second official delay from makers Rockstar Games.

Safety campaigners call for ban on imported vehicles with cardan shaft brakes
Transport industry figures back a call to ban imports of vehicles with an unsafe braking system linked to six deaths.

Elf movie costume could fetch £200,000 at auction
The outfit worn by Will Ferrell in a scene where he presses every button in a lift is up for sale.

Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms
Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.

Kai Reesu win Scottish Album of the Year award 2025
The Glasgow band collected the £20,000 prize at a ceremony in Dundee on Thursday night.