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Bad Bunny to joins Toy Story 5 cast as forgotten pizza toy
The Puerto Rican star will make a cameo in the latest in the animated Disney film franchise.

Packed New Plymouth hall hears arguments against Taranaki LNG facility
Extra seats were needed at the "Why importing LNG is a bad idea" event, hosted by Climate Justice Taranaki, Taranaki Energy Watch and Community Energy Taranaki.

Black Caps v Ireland - day one
Follow live coverage of the first day of the four-day test between the Black Caps and Ireland in Belfast.

Ministry for the Environment officially scrapped in Parliament vote
Its demise makes way for the creation of the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport

How the 'supereruption' that transformed NZ happened
The 'supereruption' some 350,000 years ago in the central North Island was of the Earth's most explosive eruptions.

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Packers' Jacobs arrested on domestic abuse charges
Green Bay Packers' star running back Josh Jacobs is arrested and taken into custody on five domestic abuse charges.

Two arrested after Palace and Vallecano fans clash
Police say 60 Crystal Palace fans classified as "known troublemakers" have been ordered to leave Leipzig while two arrests were made before the Europa Conference League final.

State of Origin I live updates: Queensland v New South Wales clash in series opener
Live updates of the State of Origin opener between Queensland and New South Wales.

New South Wales v Queensland - State of Origin
Follow live coverage of the first game of the State of Origin series from Accor Stadium in Sydney.

Lotto First Division split between two players as Powerball rolls over to $25m
Two Lotto players from Waiuku and Hawera are each $500,000 richer after tonight's live draw.

OCR announcement: What the RBNZ said
The Monetary Policy Committee today voted to hold the OCR at 2.25%.

Divided RBNZ keeps the OCR on hold
The Reserve Bank is projecting its official cash rate (OCR) will probably rise to 2.5% in the September quarter, although there's still a chance of an earlier hike.

Out-of-control employees are blowing AI budgets alarmingly fast

Euro zone banks need tighter cyber security amid AI risk, ECB says

Israel says strike killed new chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza

Frankfurt Airport boss says Europe has enough jet fuel for summer

IDF confirms new Hamas military wing chief Mohammed Ouda killed shortly after predecessor

First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests

Queen Latifah describes haka as her 'guilty pleasure'
The award winning singer, rapper and actress has shared her admiration for haka, describing it as a "powerful tradition" that gives her "joy".

150-year-old Dunedin theatre 'on life support'
Cold and leaky, the theatre is putting on milestone birthday shows in a bid to raise money for much needed renos.

Air New Zealand cuts another blow to regions, airport industry group says
An airport industry group says further cuts to Air New Zealand's schedule is another blow for the regions.

Thunder beat Spurs to move one win from NBA Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcomes a slow start to score 32 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 to move within one win of a second consecutive NBA Finals appearance.