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Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86
The actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

'A big loss' - Fans react to death of Sir Patrick Stewart
Admirers of the Star Trek actor gathered at his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in Los Angeles to pay tribute to his life and acting career.

Sir Patrick Stewart: A life in pictures
His career on stages and screens spanned seven decades but came to be defined by his roles on some of the most popular sci-fi franchises in history.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

'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.

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Claris opens wider preview of agentic FileMaker development
The expanded preview gives FileMaker developers earlier access to AI agents that can edit files directly, with general availability due in late February 2027.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.