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Kiwi Melanie Lynskey to play mushroom murderer Erin Patterson in new series
The Emmy-nominated New Zealand actor will play notorious mushroom murderer Erin Patterson in a new series which she is also to executive produce.

Zendesk launches AI agents for employee service tasks
Early users have already logged 6 million workflow runs, as the new tools aim to cut internal support delays across IT, HR and workplace teams.

18-year-old fisherman rescued after 41 days adrift at sea
Luka Rahan was adrift for 41 days after issues with his boat's engine.

Two people referred to police after allegedly voting 'multiple times'
It is an offence to vote more than once, the Electoral Commission says.

Killer admits double murder, six years after wife's honeymoon death
Rodney Fallowfield, jailed in 2021 for the manslaughter of his wife, has admitted murdering two men and attempting to murder another.

Cost of claims for weather events more than doubles for many insurers
Vero says weather-related natural hazard claims had jumped to $185 million in the year to 30 June which was well over double the previous year, when few major weather events occurred and claims totalled $70m.

Apple unveils touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
Professional Mac users will get touch controls for the first time, alongside a new OLED screen and M5 Pro or M5 Max chips.

Police officer allegedly assaulted during Auckland arrest
The officer was assaulted while arresting a group of men accused of stealing an elderly woman's car in Auckland, police say.

Election live: Willis dismisses National's plunge in RNZ-Reid poll as 'out of whack'
Meanwhile, RNZ's last poll before the election will make harsh reading for the National Party.

Wallabies hand shock recall to 37-year-old Kurtley Beale, five years after last test
The 95-cap veteran has been named in Australia's squad for the Europe tour to cover the absence of midfielder Hunter Paisami.

Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe
The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.

Legora raises USD $550 million at USD $8.8 billion
The funding lifts Legora's valuation from US$5.6 billion in March 2026, as it adds staff in Sydney and across Asia-Pacific.

Christopher Luxon quick to rule out sharing PM role
Asked about the prospect of minor party leaders being prime minister for part of the term, Luxon replied simply: "no".

Election live: Electoral Commission goes to police over claims people voted 'multiple times'
Meanwhile, RNZ's last poll before the election will make harsh reading for the National Party.

Teen rescued after being stranded on rocks in Auckland
Rescuers had to use ropes to save a teenage boy who became stranded on rocks while fishing when the tide came in in East Auckland.

A new Court of Thorns and Roses book is here: Why romantasy has readers under its spell
Some chapters were leaked ahead of the release prompting a plea from author Sarah J. Maas: "I know how much you love these books and these characters… That love for these stories is exactly why I'm requesting that you please, please don't share leaks."

Mount Maunganui early childhood teacher pleads guilty to making intimate visual recordings
A teacher has admitted using a hidden phone to make recordings in a Mount Maunganui early childhood centre staff bathroom.

Insurance boss wants creative solutions to fund managed retreat
Tower's Paul Johnston says there are "creative solutions" to relocating homes from climate-vulnerable areas.

‘Thousands of messages of hate’: Aussie Olympic great reveals ugly Sydney Sweeney fallout
The retired swimming great says she received thousands of hateful messages after criticising an ad she believed undermined women’s sport.