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The debate over a controversial Paralympic TikTok account
The international TikTok account uses footage of athletes accompanied by music and narration that some say mocks the Paralympians.
X-plainer: Who are Generation X?
You're probably familiar with Boomers and Millennials, but what about the generation in the middle?
Who is Kai Trump, Donald Trump's oldest grandchild?
Aspiring golfer Kai Trump is her grandpa's biggest fan. What else do we know about her?
How do they get our horses to the Paris Olympics?
The highly-trained Olympic animals come with their own passports, in-flight meals, and frolicking time during layovers.
Remembering the glory days of Auckland icon SPQR
Oversized Gucci sunglasses, a glass of white, and a plate of salt and pepper squid was always how it began on a summer's day at SPQR.
It's been 25 years since TrueBliss - but it feels like it was 'just yesterday'
Five young women were swept to stardom off the back of the TV show Popstars - but not everyone had their best interests at heart, band member Joe Cotton says.
Here's what happened when I tried zero-based budgeting
First Person: We may have just crawled out of a recession, but times are still tough, Jogai Bhatt writes. Could a TikTok-famous budgeting method help?
You're about to see people singing all across Auckland
The event is expected to generate over $10 million during a traditionally quiet month for Tāmaki Makaurau.
How a Gisborne DJ ended up peforming at Glasto
The call to play Glastonbury came very last minute - and it only panned out because of a pre-planned trip to the UK and Europe in July.
The top 20 contenders for this year's Silver Scroll Award
Stan Walker, Aaradha and Anna Coddington are amongst those up for the main APRA Silver Scroll Award Kaitito Kaiaka.
What do real New Zealand chefs think of The Bear?
Chicago's most dysfunctional kitchen has returned to screens - and upped the stakes. Can Kiwi chefs relate to the life it depicts?
What is 'loss-reactive shoplifting?' An expert explains
Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's lawyer says 'loss-reactive shoplifting' caused her to take nearly $9000 worth of clothes. But what does this term mean?
'Matariki means being on our whenua'
There was only one place that an RNZ presenter wanted to be this Matariki: her hometown Whāingaroa Raglan.
What we're watching: Derry Girls
Four girls (and one British boy) navigate adolescence amidst the political conflict of Northern Ireland in the 1990s. Jogai Bhatt explains why it's worth a watch.
Matariki holiday: What's open, what's not, and when you have to pay a surcharge
Like Easter, the date of Matariki changes from year to year, but it will always fall in June or July.
Don't have tickets to Glastonbury? How to enjoy the festival from home
The UK's biggest music festival is back for 2024, with two New Zealand artists on the bill.
Lorde joins Charli XCX on 'Girl, so confusing' remix
Lorde is known to release music on winter solstice and this year is no different.
Why do people hate Justin Timberlake and what's next for the popstar?
Past actions with Britney Spears and Janet Jackson put him in pop exile. A driving while intoxicated charge is the nail in the coffin.
The shortest day of the year is here: Here's how some celebrate it
One group is celebrating winter solstice and Matariki together.
Can garlic in socks cure a cold? Debunking common winter myths
Will going outside with wet hair or bare feet make your cold worse? Does a bowl of chicken soup really help?
Breast cancer and mammograms: What you need to know
Explainer - If Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson's announcement of a breast cancer diagnosis has prompted you to get screened, here's everything you need to know.
How spicy are the noodles dubbed 'too spicy' for Denmark?
Denmark says the instant ramen noodle flavours have worryingly high capsaicin levels. But how much spice are we really talking?
Why Bridgerton season three is split into two parts
Netflix's two-part release strategy aims to build anticipation and keep shows in the cultural zeitgeist for longer. And it's worked for Bridgerton. Video