Astronomers discover a water-rich exoplanet that will be swallowed by its star
The number of new exoplanets discovered continues to grow, particularly thanks to observations from various space telescopes. But…
Rap star Lil Nas X mourns his mother’s death
Nas hasn’t revealed any further information about his mother’s death, but he’s previously admitted to having a complicated…
Japan-bound Magpies and Hurricanes star loosie Devan Flanders opens up on his ‘why’
Mark Story Deputy editor·Hawkes Bay Today· 28 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
New NASA telescope seeks fate of the universe and ‘Earth twins’
NASA is set to launch its latest multi-billion-dollar telescope Sunday morning, as scientists gather at Florida’s Space Coast…
White Lotus star Meghann Fahy shares Huka Falls photos from NZ trip with Leo Woodall
Alongside Woodall at Eden Park were director Serkis and co-stars Elijah Wood, back as Frodo, and Irish actor…
Busy Philipps was diagnosed with rare oligodendroglioma and underwent a five-hour surgery
Speaking to People about the diagnosis, Philipps said her doctor told her she needed surgery. “This is a…
NZ star track: A watch on space from Beijing to Tehran, Paris to Somalia
The satellite operations are revealed in reports from the New Zealand Defence Force released under the Official Information…
Alex Warren cancels Auckland Spark Arena concert after falling ill, fans to get refunds
The singer took to social media on Monday afternoon to clarify the situation, saying he was “bed-ridden sick”…
Fastest star in the Milky Way found zipping around black hole
NEW YORK — A telescope has spied the fastest known star in our galaxy, racing around the supermassive black hole…
NZ actress Anna Paquin salutes fellow child star Hayden Panettiere, calls out Hollywood
“RIP HP (Hayden Panettiere), MT (Michelle Trachtenberg), DC (Daveigh Chase) and too many others. “It’s a strange small…
Dragons’ Den star is ‘lucky to be alive’ after being ‘sexually assaulted very violently’
Truman explained that the “extremely traumatic event” on a solo backpacking trip when she was 21 prompted her…
Rhythm and Vines: Pop star Benee hints future festivals might relocate to Hamilton
It won’t be the first time Benee has played both festivals in a single year either, having performed…