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Reddit says Australia’s under-16 social media ban ‘legally erroneous’

Reddit says it will suspend any user flagged by its new age-prediction model.

'Who cares?': Kiwi MAFS star Jacqui Burfoot and fiance Clint on trolls, TV fame and planning a real wedding

Looking back on their first year together, the couple say they're happier than ever.

Australia's auction crackdown sparks calls for NZ to reveal reserve prices

New rules forcing agents to publish reserve prices has raised questions about transparency, under-quoting and whether Kiwis should know the bottom line before auction day.

Property Insider: How much did retailers Anne and David Norman pay for ex-Beca House?

The last 2025 column, reporting on the billionaire Normans and a big building deal.

Former tech executive killed his mother – her family says ChatGPT made her a target

A lawsuit in the United States alleges ChatGPT fuelled a man’s delusions about his mother.

Movers got 67% of work from Arvida: liquidated after contract cancelled

After Americans bought Arvida, which then cut costs, the movers lost their contract.

Fighting rages on Cambodia-Thailand border ahead of expected Trump call

At least 20 people have been killed as border clashes spread this week.

'He wants action': Trump frustration grows over Ukraine war peace plan

Kyiv says a new US plan still expects Ukraine to give up land to Russia.

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

Skydiver dangles from plane after parachute gets caught

Images show US military seizing oil tanker near Venezuela

Kiwi arrested at Sydney Airport attempting to bring $10m heroin haul into Australia

Khmer Rouge-era land mines have a big role in Thailand-Cambodia conflict

NY Times: The countries are trading claims over the mines, which have injured soldiers.

A wind burst forming over remote ocean may affect global weather in 2026

Westerly wind bursts can trigger the beginning of a shift from La Nina to El Nino.

Bragging rights: Unesco names ‘Italian cooking’ as world heritage

Italy now boasts 21 entries on Unesco's intangible cultural heritage list.

How US voters really feel about affordability

Analysis: Evidence piles up that Americans are unhappy with their financial situations.

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.