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Elisabeth Nicholls: Police narrow down area of interest in search for missing woman
The 79-year-old was last seen at the Chateau on the Park Hotel just before 8pm on 4 June.

Watch: NRL coach’s son scores on fairytale debut
Jed Stuart embraced his dad on fulltime after scoring 20 minutes into his NRL debut.

World’s largest data breach exposes 16 billion credentials
A massive data breach exposing 16 billion credentials from major firms and government services signals severe global digital security flaws.

Serpents to saints: The fascinating journey of India's spiritual art
A new exhibition at the British Museum in London traces the stunning evolution of India's devotional art through 189 objects.

Call for action on bumpy Whakatane path
Locals say they no longer feel safe cycling to work or allowing their children to bike to school along the bumpy path.

Dinghy found drifting in Auckland sparks police concern
Police seek information to confirm safety of dinghy owner after the boat was found drifting off Kawau Bay, north of Auckland.

Why a ‘cute’ pet is now included in a pest management plan
A recent council review has resulted in new species being added as pests, and changes to how others are categorised.

Arrest made in Turangi homicide investigation
Police have made an arrest after a woman was found dead at a property in the central North Island on Friday.

Arena Williams: Stubborn until the end, National refused a compromise
OPINION: The Te Pati Maori suspension revealed a Government willing to use its majority to silence dissent, and a Parliament still struggling to make space for tikanga Maori.

Watch: Furious Auckland City player begs medical staff to stay on the field
The Chinese midfielder remonstrated with team doctors after suffering a suspected concussion at the Club World Cup.

'Not just smut' - Why it's happily ever after for romance books
Despite being mocked by book critics for years, the romantasy genre is booming - and that means big business for publishers and bookshops.

Alker co-leads PGA Tour Champions major
The winner of the tournaments gets a spot in The Players Championship at the TPC Sawgrass next year.

Prisoners misbehaving before flight forced to turn around
RNZ has obtained a heavily redacted Department of Corrections report into the day, which reveals bad behaviour from some of the women began at the Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility.

BTS is back - but the K-pop superstars are returning to a changed industry
While the Korean superstars served in the military, their industry has seen stalled album sales and scandals.

Truckers ‘ropable’ about ‘rattling’ Pekatahi Bridge on SH2
Warren Sherborne who operates WozHiab says the condition of the bridge has become “critical” despite frequent closures for works.

World tennis No 1 pulls off ‘crazy comeback' from 6-2 down in final set tiebreak
Aryna Sabalenka saved four match points to storm back and win in a thriller at the Berlin Open.

Man arrested in relation to ongoing homicide investigation in Turangi
Police are still seeking any witnesses, or any CCTV or video footage that may assist.

Mayor rejects dog taskforce amid calls for action from residents
The decision comes despite increasing pressure from Manurewa residents, who feel that roaming dogs are making their neighbourhoods unsafe.

Tairawhiti hapu Ngati Oneone six weeks into protest seeking land’s return
An online petition supporting the hapu has over 1950 signatures.

Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins honoured at LGBT awards
He was recognised for his work organising pride events and his advocacy for same-sex parents.