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Who is New Zealand's new Poet Laureate?
Robert Sullivan (Ngāpuhi, Kāi Tahu) of Ōamaru has been announced as Poet Laureate for the next three years.
The legacy of Fat Freddy's legend DJ Mu lives on
Mia Faiumu declared the Pacific Music Awards proof her father's legacy will "live on".
The small town bakery getting global attention
Sales have soared at an unassuming bakery since Al Brown started posting reviews of its pies.
Are these Burger Wellington entries really burgers?
While there are plenty of brioche buns and meat patties on offer, some are pushing the boundaries.
Traditional, artistic: What they wore to the Pacific Music Awards 2025
Pasifika stars showed up in glamour and style at the Pacific Music Awards last night.
Remember Five? They are coming to New Zealand
After 25 years apart, all five members of the British boyband will reunite for a world tour that will take in New Zealand.
What's the point of New Zealand Fashion Week?
New Zealand Fashion Week is returning after a one-year hiatus with a new vision that is public-facing rather than exclusive.
Watch: The 2025 Pacific Music Awards
Soul/R&B singer Aaradhna, Sam V, Jordyn With A Why and Shane Walker are among the artists vying for awards.
Take a look inside US Air Force's largest plane - C-5M Super Galaxy
The behemouth has a wingspan off 67.89m and maximum take-off weight of more than 381 tonnes.
12 charged with murder of Zain Taikato Fox after searches in Maketū
Fox died after being found critically injured on the roadside.
Serious crash involving cyclist closes road in Onehunga, Auckland
There has been a serious crash between a vehicle and a cyclist in Onehunga, Auckland on Thursday afternoon.
The Naked Gun: Do Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson live up to the original?
This may fall slightly short of the original, but it remains a fun comedy very much worth seeing. In a packed theatre.
Four arrested after aggravated robbery, chases across Auckland and Waikato
One vehicle was tracked to the North Shore while a seond was chased to Karapiro following the early morning robbery.
Man denied entry to Aussie hotel for facial tā moko
Former professional rugby league player Brian Gardiner was turned away by security at a Wollongong pub because he had a facial tattoo.
Prisoner comes down from Otago prison roof
The remand prisoner got on to the roof of a unit at Otago Corrections Facility, near Milton, on Wednesday.
NZ facing toughest national security environment of recent times - report
Foreign interference, espionage, and online radicalisation threats have increased since last year, the Security Intelligence Service says. Audio
What should teachers be getting paid?
With teachers striking for better pay and conditions, Albany Senior High School principal Claire Amos joins Emile Donovan to discuss. Audio
Tegal staff raised concerns about chemical exposure before worker hospitalised
High levels of chloramine were found in the air at the Christchurch plant on Monday.
From taonga to target: the rollback of te reo Māori
A growing list of changes to policy on Māori language and culture beg the question: is the government pushing Aotearoa towards an identity crisis?
Two Christchurch sites offered as potential Erebus memorial locations
One is on the banks of the Avon River in the central city, the other nestled in a Cashmere Hills reserve with views of the Southern Alps.