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Ex-BBC board member criticised chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letter
Shumeet Banerji resigned on Friday citing "governance issues" but the full reasons were not known until now.

Man triggers smoke bomb during failed crypto robbery

Land Rover Just Unveiled Its Dakar Rally Defender

Convicted eye surgeon warned for threatening victims
Ian Dallison was jailed for trying to kill his landlord and has appeared before a Parole Board.

Man charged with arson over Waiuku recycling facility fire
It comes as shipping containers near an Auckland business park that caught fire late on Monday night were ablaze again overnight.

Is it cheaper to pay a mortgage, or rent?
In both markets, people looking for a home have the power.

Man charged with arson after Waiuku business fire
30-year-old local man to appear in Pukekohe District Court on Wednesday.

Kiwis drinking the same amount of beer, but reaching for lower alcohol options
It's less about the alcohol and more about their waistlines, one expert says.

Maths teaching programme to be rolled out to 13,000 students nationwide
The acceleration programme was trialled for 12 weeks with nearly 1400 students, but a maths professor says they weren't tested against the entire curriculum.

Suitcase killings: Mum gets life sentence for murdering children, hiding bodies
Hakyung Lee has been given a life sentence for killing her son and daughter before putting their bodies in suitcases.

Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors
Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.

Cristiano Ronaldo avoids FIFA World Cup ban after surprise ruling
Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a surprise World Cup reprieve after FIFA suspended part of his ban for a violent conduct red card.

HP New Zealand honours partners for excellence & sustainability
HP New Zealand has honoured standout partners like PB Tech, JB Hi-Fi, and Cyclone for excellence and sustainability in its 2025 Partner Awards.

Pygmy sperm whale stranded at Orewa taken to burial site
Wednesday's stranding was the third of a pygmy sperm whale recorded at the Auckland beach.

This Huge Ocean Beast Shifts Sharks’ Evolutionary Timeline

Business exec told underage teen ‘I can’t pay you for sex so if anyone finds out - we wanted to have sex’
The teen was only 14 when the executive paid $1000.

Experts recommend new mums stay offline for six weeks after birth
An mum says she found herself "absorbing way too much social media". "I found it was difficult to tune into my mothering instincts amongst the 'noise'."

Kyndryl unveils AI services to enhance IBM Z mainframe automation
Kyndryl launches AI-driven services to enhance automation and decision-making in IBM Z mainframe systems for finance, telecoms, and healthcare.

Kawerau woman says she has to remind herself she’s still ordinary after huge Lotto win
A Kawerau woman has claimed her share of Lotto’s record-breaking $55 million jackpot.

South Island weather: Heat alerts canned, orange heavy rain warnings issued
It comes as the east of the South Island prepares for a hot day with temperatures predicted to reach the high 20s in some areas.

Scientists discover four major turning points for human brain
The first ever study of its kind found the brain doesn't shift into 'adult mode' until a person is in their early 30s.

Lost Boys and Fairies wins International Emmy Award
The three-part series, inspired by the writer's own experience, follows a gay couple's adoption story.

‘Why did she take innocent children’: Hakyung Lee sentenced to life imprisonment for double murders
Hakyung Lee has been sentenced to life imprisonment after killing her two children in June 2018.