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What makes Shona Laing's South an essential album
If there's one Shona Laing album that's outlived all the others, it's 1987's South.

Black Caps test specialist spins Stags to Super Smash win
Ajaz Patel took four wickets for Central while returning Black Caps quick Ben Sears snared three for Wellington.

South Island hit with one of the year's most intense storms
Large parts of the mainland have been under brief severe thunderstorm warnings through the afternoon.

All Whites’ next opponents revealed? African football boss spills the beans
A European nation and a South American nation are among the three teams that appear to be coming to New Zealand in March.

Adidas' 'Comfortable’ and ‘Stylish’ Japan Sneakers Are on Sale for $72, and They Go With Everything

UNIFIL says IDF forces fire impacted close by, one soldier 'wounded by gunfire, explosion sound'

England set target of 175 to win fourth Ashes test in Melbourne
Former greats from both nations were criticising the pitch again after a flurry of wickets before lunch on day two of a dramatic Boxing Day test.

Seamer Atkinson adds to England injury worries
Seamer Gus Atkinson adds to England’s injury problems by leaving the field on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.

'We suffered together' - Amorim changes style as Man Utd win
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was rewarded for a change in style and formation with a hard-fought win over Newcastle in the Premier League.

The Papers: 'Royal trips to woo Trump' and 'Gap year soldiers'
Apparent plans for a royal visit to the US in the new year and a new Army recruitment scheme lead Saturday's papers.

From a dino superhighway to origins of fire-making: The incredible discoveries in 2025
From ancient footprints to planet parades, 2025 science amazed us with discoveries on Earth and beyond.

Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?
Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.

Two words to avoid when making your New Year's resolution
Habit stacking and the language to avoid - five ways to make realistic resolutions you stick to this year.

Thunderstorm watch lifted as South Island hit with intense storms
Large parts of the mainland have been under brief severe thunderstorm warnings through the afternoon.

Here are the numbers you need to win Lotto’s $5 million jackpot
$5 million is up for grabs with Lotto on Saturday.

England secure consolation Ashes win as Boxing Day test ends inside two days
The series scoreline stands at 3-1 in Australia’s favour heading into the final test in Sydney after England’s first win down under since 2011.

Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison

'The noise is extraordinary' - Duckett ramps for six
Ben Duckett goes on the attack, ramping Michael Neser for six over as England start aggressively in their pursuit of 175 runs to win the fourth Ashes Test on day two in Melbourne.

Stunning Dorgu volley gives Man Utd win over Newcastle
Manchester United hold on to take all three points in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim's side moving into the top five.

One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections
The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.

Both of these influencers are successful - but only one is human
Some say AI is ruining social media, but others see its potential to democratise who gains fame online.

Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit
From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.