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Shane Jones criticises ‘disgraceful’ marae protocol at Dame Tariana Turia’s tangi
New Zealand First’s deputy leader criticised the marae’s tikanga, which barred non-Maori speakers from addressing the gathering.

Patient arrested after assault at Middlemore Hospital - police
A man has been charged with attempted strangulation after an assault at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital, police say.

Emilia Pérez, Demi Moore, among winners at Golden Globes
Surreal narco-musical film Emilia Pérez and actress Demi Moore are among the early Golden Globes winners, where a crowded field of movies have vied for glory at the year's first major showbiz awards gala.

Hollywood star Russell Crowe responds to Rabbitohs sale
The South Sydney part-owner said there is a “fresh energy” about the Rabbitohs.

Winter blast grips US with snow, ice, and bitter cold from Midwest to East
A major winter blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures in the US stirred dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast.

'Brainless numpty' - local council post shames Southland toilet vandals
The Southland District Council has publicly shamed the "brainless numpty" who vandalised Riverton's new $620,000 public toilets.

Water quality safety warning lifted for two Canterbury waterways
It's great news for swimmers, Te Whatu Ora says.

'I won't speak about it' - Rodgers on Tierney links
Manager Brendan Rodgers refuses to discuss reports that Celtic have held talks with their former defender Kieran Tierney about a return to the club.

Welby to formally leave Archbishop role with Church facing seismic questions
Welby resigned after a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England.

Saving a species: The slow return of the Iberian lynx
After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal.

Watch: Best moments from the 2025 Golden Globes
Winners included Demi Moore, Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist and Wicked, while Baby Reindeer and Shogun won the big TV prizes.

Labour should apologise to Dame Tariana Turia's whanau - Willie Jackson at tangi
Willie Jackson was among politicians past and present paying respect to Dame Tariana today - and made the call for an apology over her treatment during the Foreshore and Seabed controversy.

Wellington's abandoned Reading Cinema bought by Primeproperty Group
Tory Whanau is welcoming the sale of the city's earthquake-prone Reading Cinema after a proposed $32m deal fell through last year.

Kiwi youngster pushes player ranked 914 places higher at ASB Classic
At 980 in the world, Isaac Becroft was given little chance against No 66 Zizou Bergs, but he came within a point of going into a third set.

Scrub fire that blocked State Highway 2 near Whakamarama extinguished
Fire and Emergency says the scrub fire in the Whakamarama area in Bay of Plenty has now been extinguished.

‘Show some damn respect’: Council lays into toilet vandals in angry social media post
The Taramea Bay toilets in Riverton have been targeted twice in two weeks, with the culprits plastering the walls, sink, and toilet in toilet paper.

Zendaya engagement rumours and other Globe highlights
A round-up of some of the backstage highlights and viral moments from the Los Angeles ceremony.

Child's body found in car - man charged with murder remanded in custody
Police say the man arrived at the Manukau Police Station around 1am - a child's body was found in his car soon after.

Tonga's interim govt to remain in place until a new Cabinet is announced
Tonga's interim government is expected to remain in place until a new Cabinet is announced in several weeks.

Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen
While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.