Women directors close Cannes, putting gender imbalance in spotlight
In 1993, Jane Campion became the first woman to receive a Palme d’Or for “The Piano”. In 2021,…
Hobbit actor William Kircher embraces rural life in Featherston
“We drove down, and Nicole said, ‘I like this place.’ I said, ‘No, I don’t. It’s never going…
Police chase Head Hunter gang member in car on rims across Auckland’s North Shore
“No pursuit was initiated, however, the Police Eagle helicopter was quick to pick up the vehicle and track…
World Surf League Raglan: Event put on hold as photographer injured in wildlife encounter
“At this stage we’re not certain if it was a shark or a sea lion. The doctor that…
Let’s talk about food: Simplifying healthy eating in an age of conflicting nutrition advice
Dr Libby and My Food Bag’s Nadia Lim join forces to bring nutrition back to basics. One week…
Major missile attack targets Kyiv in Russian revenge over dormitory strike
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Temperature rising in chemical tank at risk of exploding in California
“Yesterday morning, it was 77 degrees when we backed out. It’s been averaging about a degree an hour…
My Secret Auckland: Fatima’s Kirsty Senior shares her favourite spots in the city
Fort Greene – arguably the best Reuben in town. It’s also impossible to leave without taking home some croissants…
Warriors v Dragons player ratings: Flying wingers continue to shine in six-game win streak
3. Ali Leiataua – 5 Showed some nice touches with ball in hand, although he was forced to…
Hospitals overwhelmed as measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh
Unicef said that gaps in immunisation worsened during and after the chaos of a 2024 uprising that toppled…
Avocado varieties in New Zealand: From Hass to AvoGrey Greenskin
Bred by David Grey of Avogrey Orchard in Gisborne, they remain green when ripe, have firmer, denser flesh,…
America’s Cup: Team NZ improve as Alinghi capsize in Cagliari preliminary regatta
One of three teams to take the opportunity to enter a second boat for their women’s and youth…