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Wicker Man director's sons complete their late father's film trilogy
The final film in the folk horror trilogy brings closure to the saga as well as its creator's family after more than 50 years.

Like an iPad in your pocket: The best big folding phones of 2026
Though they cost a premium, book-style folding phones can give you the best of a smartphone and a tablet in one.

Humanoid beats Usain Bolt's 100m record at Beijing robot games
The five-day games demonstrate China’s progress in advanced robotics, with 51 events and more than 1000 competitions taking place, including running, table tennis and soccer.

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Ousted Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris to stand as an independent
Takuta Ferris was ousted from Te Pati Maori in 2025 following a period of internal conflict and a public falling out with the party's leadership.

Heroic effort needed to catch Clarke - McIlroy
Rory McIlroy shoots a five-under-par 65 to move into a share of second place after three rounds of the BMW Championship in St Louis.

Collapsed owl saved by soldiers 70 miles out at sea
"It's very unusual... barn owls shouldn't be 70 miles off Newcastle," a wildlife rescuer says.

'We're not going to run from it': Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error
Runners will receive a medal at the 2026 Sydney Marathon with an engraving of a German stadium.

Nvidia's Q2 earnings to test resurgent AI trade

Dutch Grand Prix sees potential path back to F1 amid Middle East uncertainty
The Dutch Grand Prix is bidding goodbye to Formula 1 on Sunday but its organizers say it could potentially "serve as an alternative venue” in the future amid continuing uncertainty over next year's schedule.

Fire breaks out at Dunedin property
Fire and Emergency told Stuff they were called to an address on Melville Street at around 7.20pm.

Four arrests made after two injured in fight on Auckland’s Queen Street
Police were called around 6.40pm with reports of a group of people fighting near the intersection of Wellesley Street East and Queen Street.

Own Microsoft Office 2019 on one PC for $19.97 (reg. $229)
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South Korean ship sets sail for Europe via Arctic for first time

Six EU countries push for windfall tax on oil companies amid surging war profits

Otago trounce Wellington in round four of the NPC
Look back at live coverage of the NPC round four clash between Otago and Wellington in Dunedin.

Wayne Brown ‘deeply disappointed’ as National rules out bed tax
Auckland Council and central government signed a deal which included the consideration of an accommodation levy in April.

Life after Salah - why Isak and Wirtz must step up for Liverpool
Liverpool are preparing to begin a season without Mohamed Salah for the first time in a decade - but they haven't replaced him yet. This is why.

The rapper turning council jargon into poetry
A former council worker is using poetry and spoken word to explain council policy to young people.

Girl, 17, killed in Swedish sword attack, police say
Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.