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Broken trust, political divides and the world getting weirder — 2025 debriefed

The Front Page producers Jane Yee and Richard Martin join Chelsea Daniels to break down the biggest stories of 2025.

Avatar Fire and Ash Wellington premiere: How the movies have boosted the capital

Screen Wellington's Tanya Black reveals the big names at the premiere and how the movies boosted Wellington's economy.

Rhythm & Vines or wellness retreat? Why you don't have to skip leg day this New Year's

Co-founder / director of Rhythm and Vines Hamish Pinkham on what to expect this year.

St Andrew's College students stun again with end-of-year school prizegiving performance

The medley featured classic songs, including Crowded House’s Don’t Dream It’s Over sung in te reo Māori. Video / St Andrew's College

‘I couldn’t hold a piece of paper’: Young CEO’s burnout wake-up call

Work-related stress caused Stephanie Brown's health to break down before she was even 30.

Love this City: Papatoetoe in court, Cars on Queen St, Pink Pathway, Central Interceptor

Opinion: News and views about issues facing Auckland this week.

Lights, concerts and big-stage Christmas shows to catch this weekend

Classical music and festive spirit abound in this week’s roundup of the best things to do.

JB Hi-Fi lifts sales 21% but still posts full-year loss in 2025

The consumer goods business grew its revenue amid a weak consumer market.

Bestselling novelist Joanna Trollope dies aged 82

Joanna Trollope wrote more than 40 books, some as pseudonym Caroline Harvey.

'Even jeans would have been acceptable': Taliban says dressing as Peaky Blinders breached values

Taliban officials insist the men were only 'advised', not formally arrested.

Revealed: The most complained-about New Zealand TV ads for 2025

KFC’s 'Colonel Hacker' ad drew 65 complaints before it was pulled.

Tyra Banks leaves Sydney club crowd cringing with bizarre Christmas DJ set

The 51-year-old supermodel was promoting her new SMiZE ice cream brand.

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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 8 - 14

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

US pop star takes on 'evil' Trump deportation ads

The edited clip changes Sabrina Carpenter's line from 'too hot' to 'illegal'.

Tara Reid says she feels ‘bullied and judged’ after drink probe

Reid says she woke in hospital after one drink with no memory of the night.

'The price of having experienced deep love': Nigel Latta's wife Natalie on enduring heartbreak

Natalie Flynn honours her late husband's lasting legacy.

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau confirm romance with intimate Japan post

An insider said: "It's exactly what she needs right now."

Real Housewives star gets diagnosis for facial disfigurement

She had previously blamed the mystery illness on a parasite.

How a Bridesmaids star is channelling the ‘incendiary’ rage of Gen X mums

Washington Post: The Sydney-born actress finds raw honesty playing a mother on the brink.

Actor Junghwi Jo shares her favourite spots in Auckland

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Chrissy Teigen shares daughter's chin injury after home accident

Plastic surgeon Dr Ariel Ourian treated Esti as she lay in the TV personality's arms.

Sponsored: Design tips for an ideal kitchen and dining area

Colour is key to setting the tone for a successful space.

A guide to managing moisture at home

Resene’s experts provide tips and strategies to tackle the issue.

Helping locals this Christmas

Bringing food, support and festive-season kindness to the community.

Mortgage-free in six short years

How one Kiwi couple hit freedom fast – without missing life’s fun.