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Mediawatch: Bad statistics and stereotypes boost bootcamp bid
The sudden change to legislation for pay equity claims sparked political rows which ended up blurring the focus on the actual issue in the media. And one rude word in one newspaper column had a similar effect - but only after it got an unprecedented ai...

LynnMall police incident: Manhunt still underway, one charged
Police swarmed the West Auckland mall yesterday hunting for armed robbers.

More Wanaka search and rescue callouts as unprepared people drawn outdoors by social media
Unprepared people are venturing deeper into back country, lured by influencers and websites.

The Sydney event dubbed the ‘best free festival in the world’
Australia’s best-known multi-artform festival is back with a mouthwatering food programme for 2025.

Matilda Green on reality TV, 10 years of The Bachelor and misconceptions with Paula Bennett- Ask Me Anything
Green believes people are wrong in thinking her and Art have a 'fairytale' life.

Crystal Palace stun Man City to win FA Cup for first time
Eberechi Eze scored the winning goal with a superb volley in the 16th minute.

Liam Lawson qualifies 16th after massive crash stops session
Qualifying for Formula 1’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix was marred by a heavy crash involving Liam Lawson’s Red Bull replacement Yuki Tsunoda.

Iconic theatre given dangerous building notice
The Heritage-listed building in Auckland’s Mt Eden opened in the 1920s and became a hub for film screenings and weekly dances, but a recent council inspection found the building’s frontage damaged and dangerous.

Shortland Street’s Mo Nasir: ‘Growing up, I wanted to hide that part of me’
The actor explains how he’s overcome expectations - and why he used to dream he was someone else.

UK Eurovision entry played outside Buckingham Palace
The Royal Family shared a video of the performance by The Band of the Irish Guards on X.

PGA Championship: Ryan Fox remains in contention midway through third round
Ryan Fox had three birdies and two bogeys on the front nine.

Angry Pep Guardiola confronts Palace goalkeeper after shock FA Cup final defeat
Manchester City’s manager was heated as he repeatedly approached Dean Henderson after the final whistle.

Police chase driver of stolen car in Manurewa
A 28-year-old man was arrested and will appear in court tomorrow.

Rugby: Savea, Umaga applaud team and fans as Blues fall to Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika achieved what was previously impossible, defeating the Blues 27-21in North Harbour on Saturday evening.

Weather: Severe weather warnings spread, 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possible
MetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.

Lynnmall incident: Suspect still on the run after police raid
A man has been charged with aggravated robbery and a second suspect is still on the loose after police swarmed Auckland's LynnMall on Saturday.

Crystal Palace win FA Cup final in stunning upset
Crystal Palace have pulled off one of the biggest FA Cup final upsets in recent memory.

The win-win solution for cash-strapped councils
For the last two years Hauraki District Council has employed a community advocacy officer to help clubs and volunteers access community funding from organisations such as Grassroot and the, Lions Foundation.

Former AFL champion dies three months after twin brother
There has been an outpouring of grief for one of the AFL’s most famous families.

Why this vandalised home is still derelict two years after being damaged by fire
Peter Aitken’s family home in St Mary’s Bay went up in flames while he was visiting family in Thailand. Before he even returned to New Zealand, vandals had taken over.

Are the UK the worst at Eurovision?
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reflects on the UK's performance at past Eurovision contests, and their chances in the 2025 final.