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Stars out to dispel tariff gloom at Cannes

Cannes, in the south of France, is the world's biggest film festival. Photo: Getty Images

Stars out to dispel tariff gloom at Cannes

Movie legends from Tom Cruise to Denzel Washington are in Cannes this week for the 78th incarnation of its film festival, as the industry tries to shake off worries over dwindling audiences and threatened tariffs.

Former NZ Idol judge caught drink driving again

Paul Ellis at a New Zealand music function. Photo: Norrie Montgomery via Open Justice

Former NZ Idol judge caught drink driving again

Paul Ellis, a former prominent figure in the Kiwi music industry, is back in court on more driving charges - this time after being caught nearly seven times the legal alcohol limit.

Luxon, Hipkins clash over pay equity feud

Prime minister Christopher Luxon (left) and opposition leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

Luxon, Hipkins clash over pay equity feud

The Prime Minister and Opposition leader are in a political feud over who is lying about the overhaul of the pay equity regime.

Australia's Liberals name first female leader

New Australian Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley. Photo: Getty Images

Australia's Liberals name first female leader

Sussan Ley's elevation as the first female leader of the federal Liberal Party has been hailed as a new beginning for an opposition facing years in the wilderness.

Boy sentenced for starting fire that killed woman

A shopping list in his mother's handwriting is all a grieving son could salvage from the remains of her burnt-down house - a crime committed by a 12-year-old boy.

Family grieving after teen's 'disorder' death

Police are continuing to investigate the incident in Napier. Photo: RNZ

Family grieving after teen's 'disorder' death

Police today remain at the scene where a teenage boy died after a "violent disorder" incident in Napier at the weekend.

$100m boost to govt venture capital fund

$100m boost to govt venture capital fund

The state backed Elevate venture capital fund is to get a $100 million injection in next week's Budget.

Car rolls near Oval

Car rolls near Oval

One person has minor injuries after a car rolled near the Oval in Dunedin.

Russia downed Malaysian plane: UN council rules

A Malaysian investigator inspects the crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in Ukraine....

Russia downed Malaysian plane: UN council rules

Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine, killed all 298 passengers and crew in 2014, the UN's aviation council has ruled.

Driver shoved woman, punched her husband in head

Driver shoved woman, punched her husband in the head: police

A man who was asked to move his car from blocking the road by an older couple responded by pushing the woman and assaulting her husband, police say.

Freed Israeli-American hostage leaves Gaza

Edan Alexander reunites with his parents after being released by Hamas. Photo: GPO/Handout via...

Freed Israeli-American hostage leaves Gaza

An Israeli-American hostage has been released from 19 months of captivity in Gaza during a brief pause in fighting and reunited with his family, but Israeli strikes soon resumed.

Chickens all over road after truck rolls in Canterbury

Multiple chickens have reportedly been killed after a truck and trailer unit crashed near Christchurch this morning.

Combs' girlfriend abused and terrified: witnesses

Warning: sexual content. A male stripper has testified at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial he had sex with the hip-hop mogul's then-girlfriend for money multiple times while Combs watched.

Child ends up in hospital after Kāinga Ora home deemed unfit

A child died on Monday at Starship children's hospital after undergoing surgery at a private...

Child ends up in hospital after Kāinga Ora home deemed unfit

A young child living in a damp Kāinga Ora property was admitted to Starship Hospital after a two-year ordeal in which the rental property was eventually deemed unfit for tenancy.

Vaping linked to serious lung disease

Vaping linked to serious lung disease

A new study has found vaping more than doubles the risk of serious lung disease.

Pope tells media to shun divisions

Pope Leo XIV during an audience with representatives of the media at the Vatican. Photo: Reuters

Pope tells media to shun divisions

Pope Leo XIV has urged journalists to focus on reporting the truth instead of engaging in partisan debates and called for the release of reporters jailed for doing their jobs.

Crossbow used in alleged murder attempt

Further evidence before plea by attempted murder-accused

An alleged murder attempt by a Dunedin man involved the use of a crossbow, the Otago Daily Times understands.

Pentagon halting healthcare for transgender troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (left) with President Donald Trump an event at Selfridge Air...

Pentagon halting healthcare for transgender troops

The Pentagon is halting gender-affirming healthcare for transgender troops as it moves to implement President Donald Trump's plan to kick them out of the US military, according to a memo.

Bus driver ‘a fighter’ who gave his all for his family

A Dunedin bus driver who was given a second lease on life has been remembered as "a fighter" who used his final moments to give back to his family.

New maths check sparks claims of too much testing

The government has been accused of "testing children to death". Photo: Getty Images

New maths check sparks claims of too much testing

The government is "testing children to death" with the announcement of a new maths test for the youngest children, says the head of the Principals Federation.

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