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Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears
The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.

Author Helen Fielding launches award to find the next Bridget Jones's Diary
The Bridget Jones Prize will go to the author of the funniest 1,000-word diary-style piece of writing.

MNEK cancels tour over lack of ticket sales and high production costs
The Grammy-nominated artist was due to start a run of shows for his latest album Bulldozer!! next month.

Armed Offenders Squad storm Massey property after man reported with firearm
An RNZ reporter at the scene said several loud bangs could be heard accompanied by bright flashes.

Blindspott cancels Auckland show after singer lands in hospital
The alternative metal band says vocalist Damian Alexander has experienced a serious vascular health issue that will require ongoing specialist follow-up.

Specialist police speaking to man reported with firearm in Massey
Police say the scene is currently contained to the property on Manutewhau Road, and are asking people to avoid the area.

Two from two: Final quarter surge seals big Silver Ferns win over Australia
Silver Ferns surge to second straight Constellation Cup win over Australia as the series heads across the Tasman.

Police incident unfolding in West Auckland
A police incident is reportedly underway in the West Auckland suburb of Massey.

LeBron James' 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening night
LeBron James scores 14 points on debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeat champions the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.

Fabregas and Como prepare for historic Man Utd tie
Serie A success story Como have gone from Serie A to the Champions League - now they are ready for a historic night against Manchester United.

Teenager arrested aged 16 jailed after terror conviction
Yusuf Shah offered advice on cyber-security to terror groups and downloaded terror-related material.

MSI Stealth 16 AI+ review: A powerful gaming laptop in disguise
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros High performance Excellent OLED screen Slim yet sturdy Good fan control Cons The fiddly MSI Center The speakers lack finesse Can be expensive Our Verdict The Stealth 16 AI+ is a gaming laptop that doubles as a discreet machine for creative work. Its superb OLED screen raises the bar for both entertainment and productivity. Price When...

Remember the sounds of old tech? These delightful sites are keeping them alive
You might not remember it, but the world used to be full of the sounds of technology. These days, consumer electronics are praised for their noiselessness. There’s something nostalgic about those old mechanical sounds—the screeching noise of your dial-up modem connecting to the internet or the satisfying clunk of a...

Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges
The former Doctor Who and Kidulthood star appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

Emergency incident unfolding in Auckland suburb of Massey
Hate Hone St John confirmed it was called at 7.49pm and had an ambulance, rapid response and manager on standby.

Powerball rolls over to $15m as three Lotto players pocket over $333k
Powerball First Division was not won tonight and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $15 million.

Boulter wins in under an hour to reach quarters
Katie Boulter moves into the quarter-finals of the Japan Open after she beat Viktorija Golubic in less than an hour.

Missing German WW2 U-boat found 82 years on
The U-672 sub was identified 20 miles (32km) off Salcombe after divers discovered it in August.