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Live: Auckland's City Rail Link opens for first rush hour
Auckland's City Rail link is finally now open after decades of planning and construction. How will the system hold up on its first work day? Find out with RNZ's live blog.

Controversial VAR call decides Manchester derby after Phil Foden red card
Erling Haaland's winner was allowed despite offside drama, securing a 1-0 victory over Manchester United.

Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like
While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

GPs remain worried about financial viability despite fee hikes, survey finds
A survey of more than 200 GP practices shows six out of ten are worried about their future financial viability, and more than half now charge for services that used to be free.

Warning deaths from flu could reach historical high
Epidemiologist Michael Baker says data so far pointed to a likely big increase in the number of fatalities.

Nearly half of NZ general practices still looking for GPs
New survey data suggests general practice has begun to stabilise after years of financial and workforce pressure, but doctors warn the recovery remains fragile.

MSD's one failure after another on payments
From wrongly suspended benefits to thousands denied food grants, a string of failures at the Ministry of Social Development proves damaging.

In pictures: Thousands flock to Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling
The event, featuring a host of bands, singers and Radio 2 DJs is taking place at the foot of Stirling Castle.

'Nepo baby is a horrific term,' says Zeta-Jones
The Chicago star's children Dylan and Carys have both gone into showbiz, following in her footsteps.

She’d never owned a home before buying this cute 1870s cottage. There was just one catch
It also managed to survive the building of central city bypass.

PNG Police release photos of four men sought over gold theft
Papua New Guinea's Police Commissioner David Manning is seeking the assistance of the public to locate four men suspected of stealing gold.

Student dies after binge drinking, choking on vomit
The 20-year-old University of Otago student drank a significant amount of alcohol at his birthday party in 2023 and was later found passed out.

NZ's largest electricity consumers seek bipartisanship on policy
The Major Electricity Users' Group said they are "still waiting" for political parties to address these issues comprehensively.

'Imitation' or 'perfect solution' - Labour's KiwiSaver policy
The newly announced policy was called the "perfect solution" by wife of Sir Michael Cullen while Nicola Willis called it a "watered-down version" of National.

CRL Opening: It’s the first weekday morning rush - and we’re having a race
Auckland is experiencing the first morning rush hour following the grand opening of the City Rail Link.

Warnings deaths from flu could reach historical high
Epidemiologist Michael Baker says data so far pointed to a likely big increase in the number of fatalities.

'Forget Notting Hill - we set our new romcom in the east end of Glasgow'
Romantic comedy Premature is out in cinemas next Friday, despite a microscopic budget.

Somalis rethink trade routes as Houthis disrupt established shipping channels

Silicon Valley’s attempt to slow AI race triggers surge of suspicion

Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down
The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

He paid $4m in kickbacks. Now a corrupt businessman’s won a battle to return home
Sean Bryan released after his part in what SFO said was he largest-ever private sector corruption case involving a publicly-listed company.

Is this New Zealand’s negroni capital? One winemaker certainly thinks so
We ask people in the travel industry about the way they travel and their favourite parts of New Zealand.