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Matariki: Connecting with Tuhoe ancestry an 'awakening'
Yanika Reed has a message for whanau with fair skin, like her: "You don't need permission to be Maori."

What is 'AI washing' and why is it a problem?
Retail giant Amazon is the latest to face a new and growing question - whether companies are making over-inflated claims about their use of AI.

Australians will soon only be able to buy vapes from pharmacies. Should New Zealand follow suit?
Australia will become the first country to restrict vape sales to pharmacies from next week. This new policy represents a very different approach to the path Aotearoa New Zealand is taking.

Kenya deploys more security forces as tax protests boil on

Wildfires ravaging Arctic Circle - EU monitor

No shopping restrictions on Matariki, but surcharges may apply
Shops and hospitality businesses are hoping for a busy Matariki public holiday.

From club rugby to the All Blacks in 12 months
This time last year, Wallace Sititi was playing No. 8 for Auckland club Massey. Now he’s rubbing shoulders with Ardie Savea in the All Blacks.

Tony Browne 'unconscious' in bed when murdered
Mr Browne's twin daughters sat in the public gallery as their father's killer was brought into the dock.

Topley takes early wicket of Kohli
England's Reece Topley bowls India opener Virat Kohli in the third over of their T20 World Cup semi final in Guyana.

British trio beaten in Eastbourne quarter-finals
Britain’s Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart are all beaten in the quarter-finals at Eastbourne.

We're all behind Southgate - Guehi
England defender Marc Guehi says "everyone is behind" manager Gareth Southgate before the Euro 2024 last-16 meeting with Slovakia on Sunday.

What is 'loss-reactive shoplifting', cited in Golriz Ghahraman's court case?
Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's lawyer says 'loss-reactive shoplifting' caused her to take nearly $9000 worth of clothes. But what does this term mean?

Ratepayers across Wellington region face increases as long-term plans approved
Councils across Wellington have signed off their 10-year long-term plans after contentious public debates in recent months.

Porter Airlines adds nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to 3 cities in Canada

21 children are set to exit Gaza in first medical evacuation since early May

4 NATO countries are calling for a defense line along Europe's 700-mile border with Russia and Belarus

Police respond to criticism from Belgium after late stadium arrival

Spain arrests four Colombians rescued from submarine suspected of transporting drugs

In France's high-stakes legislative election, a Jewish candidate faces and fights hate and division

Lukashenko reshuffles government in attack on red tape

Little Amal team launch climate change puppet project

What’s open and will there be a surcharge this Matariki public holiday?
It’s the third time Aotearoa has celebrated Matariki, so what can those working Friday and those consuming goods, expect?

Unprepared Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt feeling a tad daunted
The New Zealander has warned Australian fans not to expect overnight success as he prepares for his first test in charge of the Wallabies.

Police say no offence by Labour MS over number plates
Labour scrap suspension on Rhianon Passmore less than 24 hours after it was imposed.

Postal delays leave Scottish holidaymakers unable to vote
There are reports of 'difficulties' with the delivery of postal votes across Scotland.

Man found dead inside house was paramedic
The ambulance service confirms that one of the two people found dead was a member of staff.

Norris eyes perfection in bid to beat Verstappen
McLaren’s Lando Norris says he is searching for perfection in his quest to beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen consistently in Formula 1.

GB's Klugman, 15, beaten in Wimbledon qualifying
British schoolgirl Hannah Klugman misses out on reaching the main Wimbledon draw as she loses her final qualifying match.

Dolly Parton celebrates Welsh roots with Wrexham gift
The 9-5 singer recently traced her ancestry to the Welsh valleys, saying she was "tickled pink".