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Colour instinct: the art of personal colour analysis
Colour analysis expert Rachel Bilu tells Susie Ferguson about the benefits of knowing which colours help you look your best.

Mystery Roman artefact sparks wild speculation
Found during a dig in the UK, the 12-sided object has been likened to a dog treat dispenser, a spaghetti measure and even a measuring gauge for slingshot.

Bruce Springsteen to start European leg in Cardiff
US rocker Bruce Springsteen returns to Europe for the latest leg of his marathon tour.

Auckland's new water plan unveiled by Mayor Wayne Brown and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown
The government claims Aucklanders will avoid a projected 25.8 percent water rates increase with the coalition's Local Water Done Well plan.

Blues star to miss top of the table clash
Blues blow as sickening collision sidelines star centre for blockbuster match against Super Rugby Pacific leaders.

Balaclava-clad man carrying firearm involved in serious Timaru incident: Neighbour
Tania Baines had just returned from the supermarket when she witnessed a man, wearing a balacava and carrying a firearm, chase another man on Coonoor Rd.

Dejected Crusaders coach laments rinse and repeat defeat
The pong of grog on Les Kiss’ breath was unmistakable. The same goes for counterpart Rob Penney’s body language.

Systems rather than people led to failures, emergency response leader says
New Zealand's highest-ranked civil defence emergency response leader says systems, rather than people, are at the heart of major criticisms in a new report.

'Timing is not good' for H5N1 pandemic - flu scientist
If the bird flu infecting cows in the US figures out human-to-human transmission, the timing could not be worse, a prominent Kiwi flu researcher says.

Zeekill: From teenage cyber-thug to Europe’s most wanted
Kivimaki rose through teen cyber gangs to become a Most Wanted criminal responsible for one of the most shocking hacks in history.

With the City Gallery closed for two years, what's next for Wellington?
The closure of the building won't stop the gallery from bringing art to the capital, its boss says.

Positives from Sharks despite loss to Giants
The Southland Sharks are showing signs that a win is getting closer.

I Kissed A Girl: Gay dating show cast on love and friendship
I Kissed A Girl contestants talk about appearing on the UK's first lesbian dating show.

Lovechild born to housekeeper wins paternity declaration, connects with estranged family
An 85-year-old woman has won a court battle that proves her lifelong suspicions that she was the illegitimate daughter of a man her housekeeper mother once worked for.

How Inside No. 9 creators proved TV bosses wrong
Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith on how they have experimented with their comedy anthology.

NZ band all set for deep south
Six60 is all set to play in Invercargill, Gore and Stewart Island over the next week.

Tickets on sale for Southland’s ILT Kidzone Festival
Southland kids’ beloved festival returns to the region this year with more than 100 activities on offer.

Eurovision 2024: Your guide to all 37 songs
From novelty numbers to gothic witchcraft and rave throwbacks, this year's Eurovision has it all.

Thousands demonstrate in Israel for hostage agreement with Hamas

‘Full-blown famine’ in northern Gaza, World Food Programme director says

Orthodox Russians mark Easter with night-time service in Moscow cathedral

Wife of Black Cap diagnosed with cancer
Black Caps bowler announces wife is undergoing cancer treatment in England where he is currently playing cricket.

Steel snap losing run with extra-time triumph
It’s taken 718 days but the Southern Steel are back in the winners circle.

From likes to votes: How influencers are changing Indian politics
Politicians are roping in influencers to woo voters like never before. But is this a good thing?