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Mountain biker dies on Queenstown trail
A mountain biker has died on a popular track outside of Queenstown this morning.

Pacific leaders disappointed at global shipping emissions deal
Pacific leaders and allies expressed their disappointment at an agreement to tackle shipping emissions during the International Maritime Organisation by refusing to support it.

How 'gang royalty' and her mules drained a pensioner's life savings
In his 69th year, Allistar Graeve worked hard to feather his nest egg prior to retirement. Then suddenly, all $134,000 of it was gone.

Catholic priest shares insights into ex Philippines president's 'bloody campaign'
Father Flaviano Villanueva has long been an outspoken critic of Rodrigo Duterte, he shared his experiences with RNZ's Saturday Morning.

NZ's Foreign Minister wraps up Tonga visit now heads to Hawai'i
The New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has concluded the Tonga leg of his Pacific mission and is now en route to Hawai'i.

From Dubai to Lidl: How one woman's pregnancy craving launched a craze
The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with shredded pastry.

Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns?
As online users create AI Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use.

Eight-try Leinster crush Glasgow to reach semi-finals
Leinster score eight unanswered tries against Glasgow Warriors to advance to the Champions Cup semi-finals and underline their status as tournament favourites.

Ukraine allies pledge €21bn in fresh military aid
Europe's defence ministers said they saw no sign of an end to the war.

A bitter price hike in US coffee shops after tariffs
Higher prices are worrying independent US coffee shops, which import almost all their beans.

Spencer Leniu and Johnathan Thurston clash after Sydney Roosters defeat Brisbane Broncos
Roosters player Spencer Leniu and retired great Johnathan Thurston were seen in a heated conversation at full-time.

From central city apartment to countryside container castle
For Brent Hislop and Delia Small, noisy traffic, raging nightlife and street lamps in central Wellington have been replaced by the sound of kiwi calling in the bush and the odd hammering from the prevailing wind.

The modern day Burt Munro taking on the motorcycling world
Rising motorcycling star’s parents have invested more than $2 million of their own money to help him chase his dream of one day being a world champion.

How 'deaf rage' inspired groundbreaking sign language thriller
The four-part series tells the story of Daniel Brennan, a deaf man on a journey of revenge.

The shocking number of times the Interislander ferry was cancelled in the last year
Since April 2024, sailings of the Cook Strait ferry have been cancelled 150 times – an average of three times a week.

Mortgage adviser charged with dishonesty
A mortgage adviser who allegedly submitted a false gifting certificate for a client’s home loan application has been charged by the FMA with dishonestly using a document.

'That's something else!' - Scheffler chips in after finding bushes
Watch as defending champion Scottie Scheffler finds the bushes with his shot off the 12th tee before chipping-in for a birdie at the Masters at Augusta.

Why Salah turned down '£500m Saudi move' for Liverpool stay
BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel lifts the lid on why Mohamed Salah decided to stay at Liverpool despite interest from Saudi Arabia.

RFK Jr pledges to find the cause of autism by September
Autism researchers and experts call the effort, which is short on detail, misguided and unrealistic.