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Pro-euthanasia film The Room Next Door wins top prize in Venice
Venice Film Festival gives the Golden Lion Award to The Room Next Door starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore.

Artist to showcase new music at upcoming performances
Manawatu audiences will get a sneak peak at singer-songwriter Charlotte Yates’ latest album at her upcoming performance alongside Show Pony at the Bent Horseshoe.

Man dropped off at Northland hospital late last night has died
Police say the man was seriously injured and later died. A homicide investigation has now been launched.

Homicide probe after wounded man dropped off at Northland hospital
Police in Northland have launched a homicide investigation into the death of an injured man left at Kaitaia Hospital.

Former US President George W. Bush does not plan to make election endorsement
Former US President George W. Bush, a Republican, does not plan to make an endorsement or voice how he or his wife Laura will vote in the presidential election in November, a spokesman said.

Mexico outclass All Whites in California friendly
Orbelín Pineda gave Mexico the lead after just five minutes at the Rose Bowl and they rarely looked like relinquishing.

Business case to replace NZDF's Boeing 757s in the works, as repair costs skyrocket
The planes have been plagued by multiple breakdowns, in one case nearly derailing a prime ministerial trade mission.

Thousands protest in France against Macron's choice of prime minister
Thousands of people demonstrated across France on Saturday against Emmanuel Macron's decision to pick centre-right politician Michel Barnier as prime minister, with leftist parties accusing the president of ignoring election results.

Live: Taranaki v Waikato – NPC rugby
Follow live coverage of the NPC match between Taranaki and Waikato in New Plymouth.

The Mixtape: David Walliams
Life is a series of laughs for English comedian and author David Walliams - even if his musical career ended at learning the recorder.

‘Disappointed’: The region where GP fees for young people have suddenly surged
Patients are being asked to “not direct anger or frustration” towards general practice staff after a policy “reset”.

One injured after large fight breaks out near Porirua petrol station
Two people have been taken into custody after a large group of people were fighting on Sunday afternoon.

Political review: A king is buried and a Queen is crowned
ANALYSIS: The Kiingitanga is set for a refresh with a new, 27-year-old Queen, and the Government and Labour are talking about tax changes.

Government cost-cutting leaving country open to terrorism, Muslim group says
The Federation of Islamic Associations says the government must reconsider deprioritising and defunding much of the country's national security framework.

Recap: All Whites go down to Mexico
Look back at live coverage of the All Whites’ 3-0 loss to Mexico at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles.

Heavy rain, gales for some places on Monday - but it’ll be warm
In contrast, much of the North Island is expected to start the working week with warm sunshine.

Nicole Kidman misses Venice acting honour due to death of her mother Janelle Kidman
Australian actress Nicole Kidman has announced the death of her mother Janelle Kidman, aged 84.

Rams show pieces of brilliance in victory
If Saturday’s match was anything to go by, the Southland Rams could take some serious beating in the the South Island Championship.

A Southland distillery wins big at Australia’s gin awards
Southland’s Bluff Distillery took out the top accolade at the Australian Gin Awards 2024 in Sydney on Wednesday evening.