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New RNZ-Reid Research poll brings boost for NZ First, Labour
The latest RNZ-Reid Research results, if replicated on polling day, would return the coalition to power with a narrow majority.

Shelton books a date with world No.2
Ben Shelton secures victory over Norway's Casper Ruud in the fourth round to lock in a fierce battle against the world No.2.

American star confident ahead of next big test
A chance to battle the reigning Australian Open champion, Jannik Sinner, is not a frightening reality for Ben Shelton. He explains why.

Sadie Frost says Mail put 'price on my head' for stories
The actress said she had been 'violated' by journalists allegedly hacking her phone, in her case against the paper's publisher.

Tauranga City Council staff drove past three Mt Maunganui slips hours before deadly landslide, camper says
A camper has spoken to RNZ about efforts to raise emergency, including her own call to police three hours before the slip.

Tauranga City Council staff drove past three Mt Maunganui slips hours before deadly landslide
A local council representative drove through the Mount Maunganui campground and directly past three slips?about two hours before a deadly landslide, a camper who contacted emergency services at the time says.

Two thirds of New Zealanders have seen extreme content online, half believe it's unavoidable
A new survey has found 49 percent of the population believes encountering extreme content online is unavoidable.

Vanuatu citizenship sales strong despite currency hassles and integrity issues
The citizenship-by-investment programme is the biggest single revenue earner for Vanuatu's government.

Thousands donated to Mt Maunganui landslide victims' families, donors pay tribute
Donors are paying heartfelt tribute to those trapped by last week's massive slip at a Tauranga campground.

Politics live: Parliament returns for 2026, first poll shows boost for NZ First, Labour
The latest results also show NZ First's Winston Peters leaping up the preferred prime minister ranks, closing the gap on the Labour and National leaders.

Pessimistic voters look to Winston Peters to be the change candidate inside the coalition
Analysis: For a man who claims little regard for the polls, the NZ First leader will surely be feeling more favourably toward their latest offerings.

This Australian just earned $480k at the Open. You’ll never guess how she plans to spend it
This year’s Australian Open has proven the biggest pay day of Maddison Inglis’ tennis career. And she’s already got a luxury item on top of her shopping list.

Michael Sheen to front 'deeply personal' investigation series
Welsh actor Michael Sheen is set to present a BBC investigation series into chemical contamination in Wales.

Homicide investigation after woman found dead south of Christchurch
Police were called to Burnham School Rd in Burnham early on Tuesday.

Are these New Zealand's least-generous savings accounts?
A survey shows the main banks have a number of products that offer very little return.

Live: Mt Maunganui recovery crews hope for dry weather
Crews are combing through sodden earth from the deadly landslide, and while the ground is slowly stablising, any rain risks further slips.

Could you be working on unrealistic life goals?
There's no concrete answer as to when to give up or adjust a life goal, but staying stuck on something you're struggling with can have a detrimental impact on your wellbeing, experts say.

Tauranga officials told not to allow buildings in potential landslide zones more than 20 years ago, documents show
Engineers told the council two decades ago buildings should not usually be allowed in the "runout" zones of potential landslides.

Slash, storms and the fight over responsibility
Extreme weather may be the trigger for deadly and devastating slash, but the lines on who is responsible for prevention and clean-up are blurred.

Pacific delegates warn against US fast-tracking seabed mining
The concerns were raised by Pacific delegates at a House Natural Resources Committee hearing in Washington.