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The Archers cast recreate first episode for 75th anniversary
The recording of the first episode didn't survive, so the current cast have recreated the opening scene.

Auckland FC fail to find equaliser in loss to 10-man Newcastle
Look back at live coverage of the A-League Men round 11 match between Auckland FC and the Newcastle Jets.

Iran in shutdown as protesters storm governor's office, crowds chant 'Death to Khamenei'

Video of pro-Palestinian march predates Bondi Beach attack

Attacks on police and arrests in Germany as nation rings in 2026

What it's like being the only residents on a private South Auckland island
The first residents have moved in to a gated island community in Manukau Harbour.

Summer jobs: Avoiding the 'wedgie' slide at Splash Planet
Donnett Dellow is in her sixth season as head of security at the Hastings water park. Her grandkids think she is the coolest.

Auckland FC in New Year’s Day revenge mission against Newcastle Jets
All you need to know about the A-League Men round 11 match between Auckland FC and the Newcastle Jets.

Arctic League passes goal with Elmira police support

Search underway after yells for help were heard near walking track
Police said they had walked the track after the yells were reported, but had not seen or heard anyone who might have needed help.

New quotas on beef exports to China unlikely to have impact on exporters - minister
China announced quotas following an investigation into the impacts of imports on its domestic industry.

Iran protesters try to break into government building as unrest continues
Video verified by the BBC shows a crowd breaking the gate of the governor's office in Fasa.

Strictly's Ellie and Vito still dancing together every week
From Strictly sequins to presenting dreams, Ellie Goldstein speaks about her future ambitions.

Starmer vows to 'defeat decline and division' in new year message
The PM acknowledges "things have been tough" but says 2026 will see "positive change".

Auckland FC lose to Newcastle despite playing over an hour with an extra man
It was the Jets’ second win in Auckland – and third in New Zealand – in the last five weeks.

Why data trust is the missing link in digital transformation
Digital transformation falters not for lack of tech, but because untrusted data quietly undermines scale, speed and customer experience.

Caution advised as some third party travel booking services 'price gouging' customers
A Dunedin woman is urging people to check they are not booking flights through a third-party agency, after her elderly mother paid far more on flights from Wellington.

USDA details $12 billion farm aid package favoring rice, cotton; soy farmers warn of strain

Five things to do if you're retiring in 2026
Retirement is one of the biggest financial changes that many people go through in their lives.

Iranians set fire to building, chant against regime as protests ramp up

Tokyo Has Been Dethroned As The World's Largest City By Population In 2025

Japan business lobby chiefs urge government to tackle weak yen, media reports

‘You don’t see that every day’: Rare moonbow appears on New Year’s night
Alex Anders was stunned after spotting a moonlit rainbow glowing in the early hours of Thursday at a Taranaki campsite.

ManageMyHealth reveals scope of data breach
Between 6 and 7 percent of the approximately 1.8 million registered users may have been affected.

Teen who died after falling 500 feet from California's Mt Baldy identified
Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, 19, who fatally fell 500 feet (150m) from a trail, was an "avid sailor and outdoorsman", his family says.

Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery
There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community.

Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency
The move is dividing the nation - some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.