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Rohde & Schwarz opens first dedicated office in NZ
German test and measurement firm Rohde & Schwarz has opened its first dedicated New Zealand office, establishing a base in central Auckland.

Aptos' APT declines on below average volume

2025 was the year AI got a vibe check

Media on Bardot: France's biggest 'sex symbol' or 'crazy cat lady'
The death of Brigitte Bardot has triggered mixed reactions from international media, with some highlighting her sex symbol status on screen while others noted her controversial remarks.

After Iraq legalizes child marriage, Baghdad bridal market booms as young girls sold to older men

Munich Security Conference chief defends inviting AfD lawmakers

Air superiority and long-range strikes: what China's war games say about how it might assault Taiwan

Putin says Russian forces will seize capital of Zaporizhzhya

Live weather updates: Power outages, heavy rain and strong gales
Live: We're ringing out 2025 with stormy weather around much of the country. Follow RNZ's live updates here.

Man dies after being hit by car in Napier
A man has died in hospital after being struck by a car in Napier on Saturday.

Man Utd sign Germany international Schuller
Manchester United have signed Germany international Lea Schuller from Bayern Munich until June 2029.

Time is right to change Man Utd formation - Amorim
Head coach Ruben Amorim says if he had changed Manchester United's formation because of media pressure it would have been "the end" for him.

Police at reservoir after light aircraft crash
Police remain at the scene after reports a small aircraft entered the water on Sunday.

Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning
The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

Passengers on stranded cruise ship to be flown back to Australia
The Coral Adventurer was on its first trip since the death of a passenger when it ran aground on a coral reef off the coast of Papua New Guinea.

Political coups, fake doctors, deepfake porn and wild weather - What RNZ explained in 2025
What were some of the biggest topics RNZ's journalists explained this year? Here's a look back.

Why anchoring 2026 portfolios in Big Tech and cybersecurity is the way to go

Asia-Pacific & AI drive bullish CEO outlook for 2026
Global CEOs pin 2026 hopes on APAC growth and soaring AI spend, despite geopolitical risks and investor pressure for faster returns.

Thousands of homes in this region are at risk in the event of a 1-in-100-year flood
Almost 18,000 properties across Wairarapa would be affected by a severe flooding event.

Man dies two days after being struck by car in Napier
The man was critically injured after the incident on McGrath St on December 27.

Kiwis wake up to more wet and wild weather as power outages hit some parts of the country
It’s not the holiday weather most hoped for, and there may be even worse to come.

Star quarterbacks falter as 49ers eye home Super Bowl - best of week 17
Our pick of week 17 looks at Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts' flaws, the Steelers' diminishing play-off hopes and the 49ers' home Super Bowl dream.

Bunting says son, 13, receiving online abuse
World number four Stephen Bunting says his son has been the victim of online abuse after Bunting's exit from the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship.

Anthony Joshua injured in fatal Nigeria car crash
The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash which killed two people, near Lagos.

People tut when my son holds his girlfriend's hand
More support is needed to help people with learning disabilities who want a relationship, experts say.

'It has the X-factor' - the view from the House of Commons public gallery
Who would choose to spend the day watching MPs talking? We spent a day in the visitors' gallery to find out.