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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

Kate leads festive family return for Westminster Abbey carol service

The Prince and Princess of Wales have attended Westminster Abbey with their children for her annual carol service. Video / AFP

Synthony performs on the forecourt of Sydney Opera House

The musical event brought electronic dance anthems to life with the backing of Metropolitan Orchestra conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams. Video / Supplied

A beginner's guide to being a Christmas elf

Mitchell Hageman goes inside SkyCity's elf school and finds out what it takes to be the 10% who made the cut. Video / Cameron Pitney

Watch: Christchurch school blows away audience with Kiwi song medley

Students sang a te reo Māori version of Crowded House’s Don’t Dream It’s Over.

US pop star takes on 'evil' Trump deportation ads

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

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau confirm romance with intimate Japan post

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

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.

Golden Globes set to sketch Oscars race as 'Wicked' and 'Sinners' surge ahead

‘Wicked: For Good’, ‘Hamnet’ and ‘Sinners’ front the early film favourites.

'It could be a problem': Trump airs doubt about Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros

US President said streamer already has 'a very large market share'.

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

Natalie Flynn honours her late husband's lasting legacy.

Benin government says it ‘foiled’ coup attempt

President Patrice Talon, 67, is safe as troops say the situation is under control.

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Tarantino slams star as ‘weakest male actor in SAG’

The director praised Austin Butler and named Black Hawk Down his top film.

Performing through the pain: JoJo Siwa gives health update after hospital dash

The 21-year-old singer was rushed to hospital after a ruptured ovarian cyst.

Joseph Parker tops Google list of most-searched Kiwis in 2025

The boxer was one of six sports stars in the top 10 Kiwis searched for online this year.

Doctor jailed for supplying ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry

Four others, including 'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha, await sentencing.

The surprising ways NZ’s Spotify Wrapped results buck global trends

Kiwis apparently sway to the beat of their own drum.

Bad Bunny tops 2025 Spotify Wrapped global artist rankings

Bad Bunny named Spotify’s top global artist for record fourth time.

Princess of Wales urges focus on small acts of care as she plans Christmas concert

Prince William and a number of famous faces will read or perform at the festive service.

'Those greedy jackals': Matthew Perry's parents condemn son's doctor

A court has been urged to extend the doctor’s sentence beyond the mandatory term.

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