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Blind taste test: One NZ butter ranks below derided US import

Consumer NZ bought 12 blocks of salted butter and had a panel score them on taste, appearance and texture.

7:37pm

'A real whodunit:' Man who killed German backpacker wants to clear his name

The man who bludgeoned Birgit Brauer to death with a metal bar 21 years ago still denies killing her, and is now hoping the Criminal Case Review Commission will take up his case.

5:01pm

1:30

Sir Graham Henry pictured during his role as Black Ferns coach during the World Cup in 2022.

Rugby

Analysis: What Sir Graham Henry's appointment says about Dave Rennie

Being challenged is key for an All Blacks head coach and Rennie's latest selection suggests he will be open to feedback, writes Patrick McKendry.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he leaves the White House for travel to Beijing, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Washington, to meet with China's President Xi Jinping.

World

Trump due to meet Xi as war, inflation weigh on his presidency

Donald Trump is seeking a win by signing deals with China to buy more American food and aircraft, saying he'll be talking with Xi about trade “more than anything else".

6:31pm

2:51

Te Ao Māori

Hone Harawira awaits wife's approval to stand for Te Pāti Māori

Veteran politician signals a tilt at a return after more than a decade away from Parliament.

5:12pm

Politics

National eyes KiwiSaver changes as Luxon hardens on immigration

The operating allowance for this year's Budget will also be smaller, Christopher Luxon announced in front of a business audience today.

View of Mt Wilson and the Deukmejian Wilderness Park East of Los Angeles, and inset image of Mark Smythe.

World

NZ-born composer, 53, dies after collapsing on LA hiking trail

Mark Smythe collapsed on a trail in the hills east of Los Angeles on Saturday.

7:06pm

Princess Kate at the British Fashion Council at 180 Studios in central London on May 13, 2025

World

Princess Catherine on first solo trip abroad with cancer in remission

Princess of Wales is travelling to northern Italy to learn about its child-centred approach to early education.

7:00pm

Jury shown footage of the moment murder accused Hayden Tasker was alcohol breath tested after he fatally struck officers with his car.

Crime and Justice

Man accused of killing Lyn Fleming admits to anger at police

Police interview with Hayden Tasker shortly after he drove at a police patrol, killing one officer and injuring others, shown to jury.

6:42pm

2:43

Nerang Neighbourhood Centre general manager Vicky Rose

New Zealand

The Kiwis moving to Australia unprepared and ending up in crisis

A community worker on the Gold Coast says she has conversations "a couple of times every day" with New Zealanders whose move to Australia has gone wrong.

5:03

World

Princess Catherine on first solo trip abroad with cancer in remission

Princess of Wales is travelling to northern Italy to learn about its child-centred approach to early education.

7:00pm

Crime and Justice

Man accused of killing Lyn Fleming admits to anger at police

Police interview with Hayden Tasker shortly after he drove at a police patrol, killing one officer and injuring others, shown to jury.

6:42pm

2:43

New Zealand

The Kiwis moving to Australia unprepared and ending up in crisis

A community worker on the Gold Coast says she has conversations "a couple of times every day" with New Zealanders whose move to Australia has gone wrong.

5:03

Business

Blind taste test: One NZ butter ranks below derided US import

Consumer NZ bought 12 blocks of salted butter and had a panel score them on taste, appearance and texture.

7:37pm

Crime and Justice

'A real whodunit:' Man who killed German backpacker wants to clear his name

The man who bludgeoned Birgit Brauer to death with a metal bar 21 years ago still denies killing her, and is now hoping the Criminal Case Review Commission will take up his case.

5:01pm

1:30

Rugby

Analysis: What Sir Graham Henry's appointment says about Dave Rennie

Being challenged is key for an All Blacks head coach and Rennie's latest selection suggests he will be open to feedback, writes Patrick McKendry.

World

Trump due to meet Xi as war, inflation weigh on his presidency

Donald Trump is seeking a win by signing deals with China to buy more American food and aircraft, saying he'll be talking with Xi about trade “more than anything else".

6:31pm

2:51

Te Ao Māori

Hone Harawira awaits wife's approval to stand for Te Pāti Māori

Veteran politician signals a tilt at a return after more than a decade away from Parliament.

5:12pm

Politics

National eyes KiwiSaver changes as Luxon hardens on immigration

The operating allowance for this year's Budget will also be smaller, Christopher Luxon announced in front of a business audience today.

“This is not going to change," Peters said in response to the Prime Minister's comments around increasing the retirement age.

Politics

Peters on superannuation: 'It's not a bottom line, it's a top line'

“This is not going to change," Peters said in response to the Prime Minister's comments around increasing the retirement age.

11:01

Crime and Justice

Accused killer blew three times over the limit after Lyn Fleming died

Jury shown footage of the moment murder accused Hayden Tasker was alcohol breath tested in the hours after he fatally struck Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming with his car.

2:43

World

Princess Catherine on first solo trip abroad with cancer in remission

Princess of Wales is travelling to northern Italy to learn about its child-centred approach to early education.

7:00pm

Crime and Justice

Man accused of killing Lyn Fleming admits to anger at police

Police interview with Hayden Tasker shortly after he drove at a police patrol, killing one officer and injuring others, shown to jury.

6:42pm

2:43

Politics

Peters on superannuation: 'It's not a bottom line, it's a top line'

“This is not going to change," Peters said in response to the Prime Minister's comments around increasing the retirement age.

11:01

Crime and Justice

Accused killer blew three times over the limit after Lyn Fleming died

Jury shown footage of the moment murder accused Hayden Tasker was alcohol breath tested in the hours after he fatally struck Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming with his car.

2:43

New Zealand

The Kiwis moving to Australia unprepared and ending up in crisis

A community worker on the Gold Coast says she has conversations "a couple of times every day" with New Zealanders whose move to Australia has gone wrong.

5:03

Business

Blind taste test: One NZ butter ranks below derided US import

Consumer NZ bought 12 blocks of salted butter and had a panel score them on taste, appearance and texture.

7:37pm

Crime and Justice

'A real whodunit:' Man who killed German backpacker wants to clear his name

The man who bludgeoned Birgit Brauer to death with a metal bar 21 years ago still denies killing her, and is now hoping the Criminal Case Review Commission will take up his case.

5:01pm

1:30

Rugby

Analysis: What Sir Graham Henry's appointment says about Dave Rennie

Being challenged is key for an All Blacks head coach and Rennie's latest selection suggests he will be open to feedback, writes Patrick McKendry.

World

Trump due to meet Xi as war, inflation weigh on his presidency

Donald Trump is seeking a win by signing deals with China to buy more American food and aircraft, saying he'll be talking with Xi about trade “more than anything else".

6:31pm

2:51

Te Ao Māori

Hone Harawira awaits wife's approval to stand for Te Pāti Māori

Veteran politician signals a tilt at a return after more than a decade away from Parliament.

5:12pm

Business

Blind taste test: One NZ butter ranks below derided US import

Consumer NZ bought 12 blocks of salted butter and had a panel score them on taste, appearance and texture.

7:37pm

Crime and Justice

'A real whodunit:' Man who killed German backpacker wants to clear his name

The man who bludgeoned Birgit Brauer to death with a metal bar 21 years ago still denies killing her, and is now hoping the Criminal Case Review Commission will take up his case.

5:01pm

1:30

Rugby

Analysis: What Sir Graham Henry's appointment says about Dave Rennie

Being challenged is key for an All Blacks head coach and Rennie's latest selection suggests he will be open to feedback, writes Patrick McKendry.

World

Trump due to meet Xi as war, inflation weigh on his presidency

Donald Trump is seeking a win by signing deals with China to buy more American food and aircraft, saying he'll be talking with Xi about trade “more than anything else".

6:31pm

2:51

Te Ao Māori

Hone Harawira awaits wife's approval to stand for Te Pāti Māori

Veteran politician signals a tilt at a return after more than a decade away from Parliament.

5:12pm

Politics

National eyes KiwiSaver changes as Luxon hardens on immigration

The operating allowance for this year's Budget will also be smaller, Christopher Luxon announced in front of a business audience today.

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