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How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia
Video games are good at triggering nostalgia, a key reason why classic games keep getting remade.

Controversial consent to dump Wanaka human waste on farmland reviewed after 'inaccuracies' found
Non-notified consent had been granted for a Queenstown Lakes District Council contractor in January.

Black Caps batting first as India win toss again in fourth T20 international
Follow live coverage of the fourth T20 international between the Black Caps and India at Eden Park in Auckland.

Nitrate levels still rising in most Canterbury wells
Actions to deal with the problem can take between three and five years to show results, the regional council says.

Canterbury teen two shots off lead in chase for Masters spot
A late birdie burst puts the Canterbury teenager two shots off the lead and in line for a dream ticket to the Masters and Open.

This may be NZ’s spookiest house this Halloween
Auckland’s Mt Royal Ave might be home to the spookiest house in the country.

Jabra Evolve3 85 Review
After trying many headphones, I thought, "another one", when the Jabra Evolve3 85 landed here. But if you rely on everyday work meetings, this is the pair of headphones you actually need.

Backroads to the Beehive: A tale of two Canterbury Plains
Plenty of cash is flowing on the Canterbury Plains, thanks to high farm prices and Fonterra's sale of the Mainland brands, but the sector employs a minority of people and not everyone is benefiting from the farming boom.

The real winner of Election 2026? A Christchurch ice cream shop
Forget the polls, the promises and the political point-scoring. There’s one clear winner in this year's election, and it's not even on the ballot.

South Port expands storage for dairy products at Bluff facility
About 20 new jobs anticipated in Bluff as South Port adds 4000 square metres of dairy storage capacity.

$80m worth of cocaine seized in Auckland after overseas tip-off
It's the second large seizure of cocaine in Auckland this week.

Wealthy businessman offered MPs $200,000 to prove climate change is real
The Greens revealed the unusual offer while expressing concern about wealthy individuals’ influence on the election

Youth Homeless Summit appeals for greater attention to plight of young people
Research has found rangatahi Maori are over-represented at about 2.3 times their share of the population.

Surprise discovery at Walton School captures imaginations across the world
A 26-year-old time capsule has principal Jeremy Kurth tracking down students from the class of 1999.

Armed police take cover outside central Auckland address
A team of armed police have gathered outside an address in Auckland’s Mt Eden as the Eagle helicopter patrols the skies above.

‘I felt like prey’ - victim of predatory Uber driver
An Uber driver who stalked, harassed and kidnapped victims, has appeared in court for sentencing but is fighting to keep his name secret.

Teen accused of murdering schoolboy snatched phone to film bloody video, court hears
The murder-accused was among a group of people laughing after attack on 15-year-old Kaea Karauria, witness tells the High Court at Palmerston North.

'Our system may entirely collapse': Nelson doctor fears no one listening over dire impact of shortstaffing
Dr Patrick Meffan says he and his colleagues fear nobody is listening, as some cases take a back seat while jobs remain unfilled.

Governor-General pays tribute to Sir David Gascoigne, respected lawyer and arts advocate
Sir David, a respected lawyer and former judicial conduct commissioner, died at his home on Monday, aged 86 years old.

Businesses exhaust options over suspended Meta accounts
Hundreds of businesses say they are still trapped in Meta's appeals maze, with some spending money and months before accounts were restored.