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The 'ridiculous and unpredictable' Kiwi film hitting theatres
Meat raffles, scream competitions and a photo op with a giant fork are all part of the plan for a cannibal film's theatre tour.

Whole lotta love for Led Zeppelin star given plaque
The band were perhaps the biggest on the planet in the 1970s.

Conservationists alarmed by new report into New Zealand's freshwater
The Ministry for the Environment and StatsNZ's Our Freshwater 2026 report highlighted the worsening quality of groundwater.

Whanganui residents nostalgic over demolition of much-loved landmark
The century-old Liffiton Castle will soon be levelled to make way for Turner Car Auctions.

How to save - or make - money during a fuel crisis
RNZ asked experts for their tips during this time of hardship.

EU Commission presses Hungary to clarify Russia spying allegations

Czech police detain fugitive far-right extremist wanted in Germany

WHO: Iran war has displaced more than 4 million across Middle East

OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

Whanganui locals nostalgic over demolition of much-loved landmark
Century-old Liffiton Castle will soon be levelled to make way for Turner Car Auctions.

North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu
MetService said it's still highly likely it will issue severe weather warnings as forecasts become more clear.

From a familiar force to the unrecognisable: The ANZ Premiership contenders
A talent drain across the Tasman has reshaped the ANZ Premiership, with teams rebuilt, combinations reset, and a new title race emerging.

Man loses legal fight to keep dead mother’s $1m Kainga Ora home
Jonathan Albert claimed the property was Maori customary land, but a court ruled the Crown has held the title since 1942.

If only we didn't need so much petrol...
From electric trains to solar farms, ideas which had been gathering dust are now being re-energised thanks to the cost of fuel.

What now for home loan rates?
Wholesale rates have been pushing higher on the expectation interest rates might need to rise to combat inflation caused by the Middle East conflict.

Do peptides improve workout performance?
Do peptides really offer a performance edge, or is the polished marketing little more than high-protein hype?

North Island communities prepare for Cyclone Vaianu
Some say they are better equipped now, with Starlinks, generators, and community networks that have formed and strengthened following successive weather events over recent years.

NZ film director Michael Seresin's grandson Finbar Sullivan fatally stabbed in London park
The 21-year-old grandson of acclaimed filmmaker Michael Seresin was stabbed during a fight at a busy London view point on Tuesday.

Paris has even made a ham sandwich chic

Russia and Ukraine swap over 1,000 bodies of soldiers

Can Africa’s informal economy become the continent’s next investment frontier? {Business Africa}

The electronic music festival bringing Miami vibes to Wellington
The ULTRA music festival is the first major music festival to be held on the Wellington Waterfront since Homegrown departed the city last year.

Need for quality, accurate and timely financial reporting critical: FMA
High quality reporting enabled investors to assess resilience, understand emerging risks and make well informed decisions with confidence says FMA head of audit.

Highlanders reload with Tavatavanawai but Brumbies loom as real test
Dynamite midfielder Timoci Tavatavanawai is one of several players returning to a Highlanders team that will face the Brumbies on Friday night.

First-time buyer: No work required on this quirky 70s-build
First time buyers can find a fully renovated home in this suburb, for under $700k - and it comes with plenty of parking.