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Popular US movie critic Gene Shalit dies aged 100
The moustachioed reviewer was a popular fixture in American households from the 1970s through to his retirement in 2010.

Wandering bear forces 94 schools to close in Japanese city before drone-guided capture ends panic

World's first large-scale hydrogen engine starts generating electricity

Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.

Pak’nSave Lotto lady back at work after community outrage at her redundancy
Katie Tippler worked at the Ferguson Street Pak'nSave for nearly 30 years before she was sent home with just two weeks' notice and no compensation.

Investigation reveals source of fire at Wellington Airport
Passengers were evacuated to the tarmac, while some others were stuck on planes, on Friday night, with smoke visible in the regional departure lounge.

Matatu v Chiefs Manawa: Live updates from Super Rugby Aupiki round one
Follow the action as Matatu host Chiefs Manawa in Super Rugby Aupiki.

Dire Straits' saxophonist: Even now I get a shiver when we play 'Brothers in Arms'
Before his August visit with The Dire Straits Experience, Chris White reflects on why the British rock band's '80s hits still resonate.

My colleague hasn't paid tax - do I have any recourse since I did? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.

One person dead, three injured in single vehicle crash in Loburn, Waimakariri
Emergency services were responding to a serious single-vehicle crash in Waimakariri, police said.

White Ferns are not defending T20 crown, but chasing another
The White Ferns get their campaign underway on Sunday morning NZT, facing the West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland and England in the group stage.

Blues begin title defence against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Aupiki
Follow live coverage of the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki competition.

David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime
Hockney broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art - often by depicting the quiet, everyday moments of gay domestic life.

World Cup viewers hate them. Here’s what the All Whites think of mandatory drinks breaks
Referees will stop play 22 minutes into every half regardless of weather, sparking viewer anger but gaining backing from the players.

Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency
The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.

Meet the regular people making money off SpaceX’s IPO — from a few bucks to a few million

Why everyone from your local restaurants to the school fair is using the same ads
Ads produced by generative AI are being used to advertise everything from a new business to a local school fair.

Watch: Blues lock sent off for striking prone Hurricanes player in the face
Maama Vaipulu was shown a red card for striking Brianna Wallace in the first half of their Super Rugby Aupiki opener at Eden Park.

Iran says deal with US closer than ever as Trump lashes out
Iran's foreign minister insisted a deal with the United States to end the war in the Middle East had never been closer, after US President Donald Trump furiously accused Tehran of negotiating in bad faith.

Blues Women v Hurricanes Poua: Live updates from Super Rugby Aupiki round one
Follow the action as Blues Women host Hurricanes Poua in Super Rugby Aupiki.

Leaked: Hyundai’s New i20 Looks More Like A Small SUV Than A Hatchback

A-10 Warthogs Arrive In England Festooned With Nose Art And Mission Markings From Epic Fury

Haifa man indicted on charges of espionage for Iran, revealing sensitive information during war

Fact Check: Posts MISDATE Scandicci Murder Case Involving Decapitated Woman, North African Suspect

Costs of not adapting to climate change will rise along with sea levels - scientist
A climate scientist says we need to start planning 50 or even 100 years ahead when building housing and infrastructure, or pay ever-growing recovery costs.