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Anzac Day: Michael Atherton on history of pianos during World War II
Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton shares the remarkable efforts of troops to get pianos to the front during World War II.

Wellington's Bucket Fountain targeted by anti-war protesters
The water has been dyed a deep red and posters have been stuck around its perimeter.

AI Memory Boom Propels SK Hynix's Fastest Sales Growth Since 2010

US quietly ships long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its battle to fight off Russian invaders.

The Italian film which beat Barbie at the box office
Director Paola Cortellesi on the cry for change in Italy's chart-topping There's Still Tomorrow.

The secret history of the Anzac biscuit
The precursors to the Anzac biscuit included eggs and were sandwiched together with jam - so what changed?

Meta shares sink after it reveals spending plans
The firm said expenses would be higher this year as it spends heavily on artificial intelligence.

Super W final: Fijian Drua women urged to 'be ruthless' if they want to be three-time champs
Previously known as the Fijiana Drua, the side won the Super W title in 2022 and defended it successfully in 2023.

Military horses break free, rampage through London
The horses, one of which was covered in blood, caused chaos as they roamed the city centre and collided with vehicles.

France's Macron scores penalty in charity match for wife's foundation

Jeremy Hunt defends civil service job cuts to increase defence spending

US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn
UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.

Gaza protests grow at US colleges
Columbia University has extended the deadline for students to remove their camp, while police scuffled with protesters elsewhere.

Rudy Giuliani charged, Donald Trump named as unindicted co-conspirator in Arizona fake elector scheme
The indictment stems from efforts to reverse Joe Biden's victory in several states in 2020, based on Trump's false claims that he had been re-elected.

ServiceNow Projects Sales That Fall Short of Expectations

TikTok Ultimatum Makes US Firms a Target for China Retaliation

Scholarships announced for Samoan doctors-in-training
All eligible Samoan students will be fully funded, in an effort to meet current doctor shortages.

BBC Proms to feature disco night and Florence + The Machine
Full details of the 2024 season have been announced, with one of the most diverse line-ups in years.

Media minister: The tricky job prompting resignations and political exits
Melissa Lee has been replaced after just seven months in the role. Paul Goldsmith now inherits the job.

Kidnappings, shots fired in eastern Bay of Plenty incident
A Kawerau man is facing numerous charges after allegedly pointing a gun at police and holding people hostage in their own homes.

How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook
Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.

Why �Call Her Daddy� Host Alex Cooper�s Dad Didn�t Walk Her Down the Aisle

China reveals Shenzhou 18 astronauts ahead of April 25 launch to Tiangong space station (video)

Wearing denim for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Watch: Attendees at New Plymouth's Anzac Day dawn service lift car by hand
A group of people had to manually lift and move a car before New Plymouth's Anzac Day dawn service could begin.

All Blacks at War: The story of the 13 All Blacks killed in WWI
Thirteen former All Blacks died in WWI. All Blacks at War brings their stories to life, with military historian Dr Chris Pugsley and former All Black Andrew Mehrtens.