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Padel: The hit sport creating dates and mates across New Zealand

Mitchell Hageman gets a padel lesson from coach Jorge Goikoetxea to see what all the fuss is about. Video / Alyse Wright

Raye intends to start a family soon

Where Is My Husband! singer Raye plans to meet a partner and have children in the next five years. Video / Video Elephant

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco marry

Gomez revealed the news via Instagram, sharing a carousel of images from the big day. Video / Video Elephant

Fans celebrate the return of Oasis to Toronto

Nearly 17 years after their last Canadian performance, Oasis fans celebrated the reunion of the long-estranged Gallagher brothers in Toronto. Video/ Video Elephant

From tacos to clay: 9 ways to spend your weekend in Auckland

The season for languishing at home is over.

Taylor Swift moves into Showgirl era with new pop album

The 12 tracks reveal a lighter, happier Swift.

Watch: Lorde shouts ‘Free f***ing Palestine’ during NYC concert

The singer had the stage lit up in red, white, and green during part of her performance.

'Let the guy watch': JoJo Siwa pleads with crowd mid-concert

She told fans in a TikTok clip she wanted Chris Hughes to watch her show.

Govt lowers bowel cancer screening age to 58

Lowering of the screening age comes after presenter Paddy Gower had pre-cancer growths.

'A really unfair kick in the guts': Mark Richardson on losing his media career

The former Black Cap and broadcaster has started again - in a very different kind of job.

From stage to sitcom stardom: Dame Patricia Routledge dies aged 96

Fans worldwide still host Hyacinth-style candlelight suppers in her honour.

What to watch: New shows and films to stream this wet weekend

Glen Powell goes 'Mrs Doubtfire', McConaughey's on fire and Hollywood's horror poster boy.

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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of September 29 - October 5

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Darklands, parenting advice, blowing stuff up: Nigel Latta’s 10 greatest TV moments

From Darklands to parenting advice, he made complicated information easier to understand.

Robert Irwin strips off during Dancing With The Stars salsa

Judge Bruno Tonioli compared him to a young Chris Hemsworth on the night.

Stephen King, Jodi Picoult among most-banned authors in US schools

Overall, PEN America tracked 6870 book bans between July 2023 and June 2024.

Keith Urban tweaks lyric about Nicole Kidman days before divorce bombshell

Fans shocked after Urban changed song lyrics during a September 26 concert in Minnesota.

‘Overwhelming evidence’: Judge rejects Diddy’s acquittal request

Cassie Ventura testified that she endured years of abuse during their relationship.

'Earthquake or heartquake': NZ host's viral moment wins global fans

The clip of Ryan Bridge has drawn nearly 910,000 views on TikTok.

Raye intends to start a family soon

Where Is My Husband! singer Raye plans to meet a partner and have children in the next five years. Video / Video Elephant

'I have a five-year plan': Raye on music, love and life goals

The singer said her new track has already prompted a surprise romantic proposal.

Runway To Real Life: Get The Karen Walker & Zambesi NZFW Show Look

Make life your runway with these unique hair looks.

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Sponsored: Invite nature in - but not winter

Down-to-earth tips on celebrating nature inside when winter hits.

Future leaders start by Dreaming Big

How OnBeingBold empowers Year 13 girls at free leadership events.