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A mesmerising scene of western toad tadpoles has earned its photographer the coveted title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024.

The Darling family has a distinct Kiwi charm; Wendy has a bit more attitude, John is bit less sophisticated, Mrs Darling lovingly scolds her kids in Samoan, and Mr Darling is a grumpy man, worked up about not getting to a BBQ on time.

The former US president attempted to stall drama film The Apprentice's release ahead of the 2024 election, citing Hollywood interference. Does he have a point?

Known as fashion's biggest night, the details for next year's Met Gala have been revealed by Vogue.

The first Māori and New Zealand female professional fighter to win an IBF title speaks about pushing the boundaries and overcoming barriers. Video

What's a life worth? It's a calculation constantly being made by insurance actuaries, health economists - even Silicon Valley philanthropists. Audio

Offal, stolen recipes, celebrities and clandestine affairs - Auckland restaurateur Tony Astle shares nearly 50 years' worth of juicy morsels in his new memoir. Audio

The magic of short films is there's no room for story bloat, no cliffhangers and if you don't like it, you can move on. Dan Slevin picks five of the best from this year's Show me Shorts festival.

Blink and you'll miss it. This Kiwi choreographer's award-winning 'glitching' dance is so quick that even counting steps is sometimes impossible. Video, Audio

The Hard Quartet is a new supergroup featuring some of the most respected names in indie rock music. Drummer Jim White, who also plays with Dirty Three and Smog, joins Charlotte Ryan to mark the release of The Hard Quartet’s self-titled debut album. Audio

This delicious and easy recipe, inspired by Jesse Mulligan, is a great dinner hack.  

If you missed out on seeing Oof Tatata play in August, you're in luck - Jason Momoa's band is playing more New Zealand shows this summer.

Mermaidens' Abe Hollingsworth wore statement earrings, featuring photos of his fellow band members Gussie Larkin and Lily West. Audio

Rings, necklaces, whale bones, and greenstones were among the "priceless" taonga that went missing after Stan Walker's performance at Promiseland.

Longer and with half as much plot, Todd Phillips' Joker sequel Folie à Deux overplays its hand, writes Dan Slevin. Video

Kātuarehe is a song that lifts spirits and confidence, and clearly resonated with the Aotearoa APRA membership who voted it to be the winning song. Video

A gruesome knife attack left Salman Rushdie with one eye. He spoke about how living close to death is influencing his new work.

The Sampler - On their 30th anniversary, Tony Stamp looks back at three important entries in the alternative canon. Video

Nick Tipping talks with bassist and singer esperanza spalding, who's making her Aotearoa debut at this year's Wellington Jazz Festival. In a Festival first, she'll be joined by two dancers from the New York City-based AntonioBrownDance company. Audio

The secret to longevity in the so-called Blue Zones of the world owes more to dodgy record keeping than a healthy lifestyle, a scientist says. Audio

As Americans go berserk over Prime Day sales, will New Zealand ever get an Amazon warehouse?

It is the kind of "overnight success" that has taken 10 years but it seems US singer Chappell Roan has broken through the collective pop culture consciousness. Audio

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder or ARFID is an eating disorder that revolves around an aversion to food and eating. Serena Solomon reports. Video

An Auckland restaurant's dish, exported to a Seoul pop-up store for a reality TV show, has been popular among Koreans, writes Isra'a Emhail. Video