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Eating 30 plants a week can transform your gut health (and it’s easier than it sounds)

Telegraph: You're probably already eating many more plant foods than you realise.

Spinners take hold as Black Caps beat Sri Lanka at their own game

New Zealand’s T20 World Cup victory saw them exploit their perceived weakness.

Nvidia smashes forecasts with record quarter

Nvidia's quarterly revenue jumped 73% to a record $113b, smashing forecasts.

Construction companies busted in Government crackdown

Regulators uncovered breaches of minimum employment standards, as well as cash wage payments and poor record-keeping. Video / MBIE

What it's like skiing at one of Europe’s most glamorous ski resorts

Expect empty runs and champagne lunches.

Harry and Meghan meet teenage victims of Middle East wars

The couple met Gaza teens like Jaber, 17, whose legs are still in metal frames.

'This is home for me': Wallabies great shuts down All Blacks coaching speculation

The Brumbies' strong start this season ramped up speculation about Larkham's future.

Farmer behind NZ's biggest GST fraud has $16m of assets confiscated

John Richard Bracken, then 54, was sent to prison in 2021 on 39 charges of tax fraud.

'We need to be fighting fit': Air NZ chief on his plan to reset airline after big loss

It seems all options on the table as airline confronts sobering challenges.

Seymour slams ‘degenerate’ owners of attacking dogs as he warns councils of knee-jerk regulation

A 62-year-old woman died last week in Northland after three dogs attacked her.

Jacqueline Rowarth: Sewage, swimmability and spending

OPINION: Sewage spills and water alerts reveal the price of putting off fixes.

This $23 hack makes Europe long haul fights far less punishing

The long journey doesn't need to be a marathon.

'Continuity' key for Tall Blacks in World Cup qualifiers

The Tall Blacks must beat the Philippines or Guam to stay in World Cup contention.

Man charged after alleged clan lab found at Ōkere Falls

Specialist staff from Auckland are examining the address today.

Staffer at US retirement home charged with killing 87-year-old resident

Maryland authorities allege Robert Fuller was killed by a man who later shot at a trooper.

Serious crash delays: Kamo Rd shut after truck hits pedestrian

Police say the road will be closed for some time and warn of significant delays.

Moving houses? Ardern spotted inspecting Sydney beach homes

Dame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford were seen house-hunting in Sydney.

Hope fades in search for missing after Brazil rains kill 46

At least 46 people have died and 21 remain missing after the storm.

BBC orders probe into 'serious mistake' over Bafta racial slur

There was a two-hour delay between filming and the television broadcast.

North must not be sidelined in Govt infrastructure plan, business group says

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says the region is not being left off the table.

‘Everyone can tell you a dog war story’ - Te Puna residents battle wandering dogs

Te Puna School reports roaming dogs entering the playground and scaring pupils.

Free trial, new provider: Rotorua parking shake-up gathers pace

A free trial begins in a Rotorua CBD parking building as the council reshapes parking.

A bonkers 96.2cm of snow hit this US city. How that happened

Most of the snow - 90.1cm - fell on the Rhode Island city in one day.

Justice Minister: Homeless move-on orders a 'tool', not a 'total solution'

'There's a very easy way to avoid the fine, and that is to follow the move-on order.'

From workmate to defender: How Napier man won second national stockcar title

Caleb Ireland successfully defended his title, with a little help from a workmate.

Peter Ombler receives Hayward Medal for service to kiwifruit industry

Peter Ombler has spent more than 40 years shaping New Zealand's kiwifruit sector.

F1 team rankings: How will Liam Lawson's Racing Bulls fare?

Formula One's 'biggest technical shake-up in a generation' has made predictions difficult.

Mayor insists health is fine 'so far' after sewage swim stunt

The Wellington mayor took a dip yesterday to prove the water was safe.

The $600k hurdle keeping Moana Pasifika out of Tonga

World Rugby no longer helps cover Moana Pasifika's Pacific match costs.

Man shot in Te Kauwhata, three arrested after firearm found

Police say the man was shot at a Te Kauwhata address now under investigation.

The end of the Kiwi drinking culture?

With alcohol consumption down 8.4%, we find out why people are drinking less. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Mount cafes beg for rates relief after deadly Mauao landslide hits trade

Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the council is still deciding if relief rules apply.

Roading rethink: Residents push council to keep smooth asphalt over chipseal

About 95% of those residents opposed replacing the smooth asphalt with chipseal.

The Night Agent star Gabriel Basso on fame, risk and what matters most

New York Times: Why the star of one of Netflix's most popular shows is wary of fame.

'I woke up on the floor': Ex-Warriors playmaker collapses on flight to Vegas for NRL season opener

Chad Townsend fell ill mid-air and passed out: 'It was a bit scary, to be honest.'

Profit pain, pipeline gain: $3.2b landlord sticks with big build ambitions

Precinct has 97% occupancy in its portfolio. Planning new 56-level Auckland twin-towers.

FBI searches LA school district office, home of superintendent

It’s unclear what agents sought at locations tied to LAUSD's Alberto Carvalho.

Sky TV's 'strong' profit comes with warning amid a drop in Neon, Sky Box customers

Sky is in the midst of a major restructuring after its $1 acquisition of Three (TV3).

Mortgage rate U-turn: Another major bank cuts long-term rates

Less than a month after hiking its long-term rates, BNZ has backflipped.

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British counter-terror police investigate mosque axeman

The incident occurred at the Manchester Central Mosque during Ramadan prayers.

‘Get out’: Winston Peters’ message to all Kiwis in Iran as threat of war heightens

Foreign Affairs Minister says Iran 'should most definitely not' have a nuclear programme.

How Black Caps can reach World Cup semi-finals

A win over England on Saturday would guarantee New Zealand top spot in Group 2.

Moebius syndrome: Auckland influencer Tayla Clement on living without a smile

Tayla Clement, 28, is an influencer, model, and athlete with Moebius syndrome, causing facial paralysis. Clement was born with the condition, which means she cannot smile.

Meet Tayla Clement, the Auckland 'girl who can't smile'

The 28-year-old was born with rare neurological disorder Moebius syndrome.

Classic bach less than 20 steps from secret beach - ‘we don’t like to tell too many people’

Holiday home up for grabs for only the second time in its history.

Daily panel: Cash; Coward punches and workplace bullying

GirlBoss CEO Alexia Hilbertidou and BBM founder Dave Letele debate the top stories of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Eight taken to hospital after serious crash in rural Hawke's Bay

Emergency services were called to Puketitiri Rd about 6.25am.

Taupō river float turns rescue as seven pulled from water

Four men got into trouble: three people jumped in to help.

Why it takes so long to sell a house, and how to speed things up

OneRoof's Catherine Smith says leaky homes, lack of parking, or bad neighbours could be warding off buyers.

'Like bringing back jazzercise and legwarmers': Banking sector pans call for 1000 more branches, ATMs

Industry players are keen for discussion but don't think more ATMs are the solution.

Labour MPs dust off gumboots for annual Federated Farmers meeting

Labour's Jo Luxton is promising a reset after farmers felt 'too much too fast'.

Kiwi start-up Wayve helping take Uber's robo-taxis to London

Wayve co-founder Alex Kendall on the Kiwi tech behind Uber's self-driving cars, set to rollout in London in the near future.

Epstein files: Fresh Trump accusations

Donald Trump has been accused of sexually abusing a minor in missing Epstein files. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Revealed: The contents of Epstein’s secret storage locker

Search warrants show US authorities never raided at least six Epstein lockers.

Disgraced GP turned tutor trespassed from top college amid bullying, harassment claims

Staff at Mount Albert Grammar School said they felt bullied and threatened by Rhys Cullen.

Lyall Bay residents fear neglected Queen's Drive property is a danger to passersby

Wellington City Council has logged complaints about the site since 1997.

Northland local says Christopher Luxon must do more in wake of dog attacks

Northland Local Democracy Reporter Susan Botting joins Ryan Bridge TODAY.

Reserve Bank pushes for banks provide cash services to customers

The Reserve Bank wants to introduce more ATMs – ideally within walking distance if you’re in an urban area.

NZ national cybersecurity strategy overdue; Hegseth threatens to draft Claude; Ōhakea 24-7

Business with Forsyth Barr: NZ download new security cert, cyberstrat out of date; Anthropic blinks in US Defence showdown; Ōhakea will be emergency standby for civil aviation.

Customer abuse of hospitality and tourism workers nearly doubles in just a year

Study co-author David Williamson reveals why bullying has spiked in hospitality and tourism. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Govt hails falling social housing demand – but officials say data's unreliable

Concerns about the social housing register data were revealed in an OIA request.

Cha-ching! Big Lotto win for Gisborne

Powerball rolls over to Saturday night with a jackpot of $6m on offer.

Barrister weighs in on the Hauraki Gulf political stoush

Chris Finlayson reveals who's on stronger legal ground amid the Hauraki Gulf debate. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Govt deciding whether US should get access to New Zealanders' biometric data

NZ risks losing visa-free US travel if it refuses the new data-sharing deal.

Man dies next to motorbike at rural Auckland shared driveway, police probe death

He was dead when police showed up around 9pm.

UFC coach calls for tougher coward punch penalties | Herald NOW

Eugene Bareman explains why coward punch offenders need tougher punishments. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Andrew ordered off his horse as aides fear 'bad look' during police probe

MPs broke tradition to denounce him in Parliament over his Epstein links.