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Justin Sun, who reportedly brought the piece using crypto, will apparently get his own banana, duct tape, a certificate of authenticity and instructions on how to install the work.

The 6-year-old sulphur crested cockatoo, known for her "hello darling" catchphrase, has been missing from the Staglands Wildlife Reserve since 17 November. Audio

Some children of social media influencers are asking their parents not to post their photos anymore.

Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson joined Payne's family and friends for the private church service north west of London.

The bonkbuster receded into the background of popular culture in the 21st century. So why is it having a cultural moment in 2024? Video

Ten years ago, four self-described dorks gathered around a microphone to share interesting facts that they had learnt that week. Audio

When we die, most of us will end up in a brown box, but the more eccentric among us may want something a little more personal. Audio

More Kiwis keen to shop for a Black Friday bargain this year - but what has pushed this to become such a global phenomenon? And what do we know about the most discounted items?

How about this weather? Got any New Year's resolutions? Silly season means more small talk. Here's how to be better at breaking the ice.

A mouth-watering passion project from photographer Derek Morrison lifts the lid on some of Aotearoa's most luxurious pastries. Audio

The Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon aims to encourage inclusivity, empower women, and bring pride in cultural traditions.

Break out the red beanies, writes Katie Fitzgerald.

The man behind graphic novel classic Watchmen still fears the human race has what it takes to destroy itself. Audio

Jason Reitman's new comedy Saturday Night is "manically nostalgic" and ultimately more exhausting than entertaining, writes Dan Slevin.

The Aotearoa Afghanistan Marathon aims to encourage inclusivity, empower women, and bring pride in cultural traditions, writes Isra'a Emhail.

Biologist Kathy Willis takes a deep dive into how sensory connection with the natural world can help make us healthier and happier in her new book Good Nature. Audio

Best-selling author William Boyd latest Gabriel's Moon, is his fourth fictional foray into the world of espionage. Audio

Sophia Stratford is following an ancient pathway, learning to make saddles through one of London's Worshipful Companies and she's given up a lot to get there.

Taking full creative control helped RnB singer Aaradhna to dig deep on her new album Sweet Surrender. Video

Comedian Chris Parker is excited to deliver Auckland audiences some much-needed laughs in an encore run of his hit 2016 stage show Camping. Video, Audio

Mobs of wallabies demolishing ancient Te Arawa forest have prompted iwi action.

For when you crave the homely flavours of pizza and also something a little bit special.  

Music critic and commentator, Elizabeth Kerr recalls feisty New Zealand music writers from last century, outlines her journey in a media landscape where arts coverage is shrinking, and offers some ideas for the restoration of music criticism for the 2024 Lilburn Lecture. Video, Audio

Review: Music by John Williams restores your faith in the power of cinema to transport you. Video