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How you sit and stand reveals a lot about your health
Rising from the floor or getting up from a chair may seem trivial, but researchers say these everyday movements

Truck breakdown blocks Remutaka Hill road
Travel delays are hitting commuters this morning after a truck broke down on State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill, blocking the westbound lane.

Ethiopian prime minister’s party easily wins parliamentary election

State of Israel sues four terrorists who kidnapped, murdered IDF soldier Moshe Tamam in 1984

Sky Confirms Production Of Crisis Room Docuseries ‘The Wargame’

'Not all Polynesians can do what I can': 11-year-old Samoan footballer signs with Paris FC
Wellington-born Aquila Peleseuma has been offered a pathway to professional football in Frace.

Mixed reactions to fishing flip in several Pacific waters
An executive order by Donald Trump to restore commercial fishing in several protected waters has had mixed responses.

Poll: two-thirds of voters oppose public conservation land sales
Almost half of those surveyed by Curia for Forest & Bird said they were less likely to vote for a party that supports allowing public conservation land sales.

Teddy ton marks years of dedication
It has taken Jean Cameron 15 years to knit her 1000 teddy bears for sick children.

Watch: Lamine Yamal scores on World Cup starting debut as Spain emphatically bounce back
Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal. Welcome to the World Cup, Spain.

England reveal Ben Stokes’ fate ahead of deciding test against Black Caps
Captain handed written warning but not fined as ECB confirms he did not see two ‘unprovoked’ attacks on team-mate Gus Atkinson.

'What a player!' - Kapp's unbeaten 81 stuns India
Marizanne Kapp makes a superb 81 off 45 balls for South Africa as they seal a vital victory over India at Old Trafford in the Women's T20 World Cup.

Why Keir Starmer’s resignation looks more likely than ever
The government message about the PM’s future has changed.

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to Mike Hosking after launching KiwiSaver plan at National’s AGM
National would automatically enrol babies and make KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers.

Fire at popular Lyttleton café prompts investigation
A passer-by called Fire and Emergency NZ (Fenz) to a “well ablaze” fire in the kitchen of the Shroom Room at 7.50pm on Sunday.

Ethiopia's ruling party secures landslide win in general election

Dramatic cybercrime increase in Asia, South Pacific, says Interpol
Interpol says there has been a large rise in cybercrime across Asia and the South Pacific.

Fifa World Cup: All Whites v Egypt live updates and build-up ahead of Group G clash in Vancouver
Build-up to the All Whites second match at the Fifa World Cup.

Students use AI to make pornographic images of teachers
Multiple teachers have been the subject of these posts, featuring teachers bad-mouthing students to naked images.

Election 2026 - The disproportionate staying power of the rural vote
Why politicians are still obsessed with winning over just four percent of New Zealanders.

Black market cigarettes selling in dairies but no packaging prosecutions in 12 months
RNZ has identified shops allegedly selling illicit cigarettes for about a third of the usual price.

Belgium v Iran - FIFA World Cup
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup game between Belgium and Iran in Los Angeles.

Short reprieve for Aotearoa before more severe weather takes hold
There’s a fine start to the week for most before potential severe weather starting on Wednesday.

Infrastructure Commission warned govt to slow down on LNG plans
The Infrastructure Commission cautioned that alternatives to the $1 billion-plus terminal had not been properly explored, and officials should take the time to find "the right solution".

Emotional Hodgkinson pulls out of UK 400m final
A tearful Keely Hodgkinson pulls out of the 400m final at the UK Athletics Championships moments before the race.