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Taika Waititi confirms his Star Wars film has been ‘put on ice’
Waititi made the announcement during the promotional tour of his new film, Klara and the Sun.
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- WorldworldOct 19, 2026
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Cops’ cellphone search reveals intimate beachside changing room recordings
Dozens of intimate recordings, created in the Mission Bay changing rooms, were found on a man’s mobile device.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 19, 2026
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Te Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara on gangs: 'I see whānau'
The MP for Tāmaki Makaurau promised to "restore mana" to Mongrel Mob gang members when she visited a gang pad.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 19, 2026
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Te Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara on gangs: "I see whānau"
Te Pāti Māori MP Oriini Kaipara is doubling down on her support of gangs saying "I will not ever turn my back on whānau and need".
RNZ - WorldworldOct 19, 2026
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MP witnesses his third emergency situation in a week
It is the third emergency situation Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell has encountered inside a week.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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Avalanche kills climber on ‘intermediate’ peak experts warn has hidden dangers
Emergency services were called just after 10am to Mt Dixon where Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison said a Search and Rescue response was activated.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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Coalition by Christmas? Don't bet on it
Both Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins refused to put a deadline on coalition talks, raising the prospect of Christmas being swallowed up by political horse-trading.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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Wellington family shaken after pedestrian breaks windscreen of car with them inside
Olivia Fuller said she saw a pedestrian throw something at their windscreen.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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The driveway didn’t meet council rules. Nine new homes were approved anyway
Auckland Council approved the Sunnyvale development despite its own assessment acknowledging the existing driveway did not fully meet several access requirements.
Stuff - TechnologytechnologyOct 18, 2026
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Tesla Roadster detailed: three models revealed, but NZ buyers face a major catch
There will be three versions of the new Tesla Roadster, although it's likely only one has a slim chance of being road-legal in NZ.
Stuff - TechnologytechnologyOct 18, 2026
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Labour pledges social media ban for under-16s
"Parents shouldn’t have to take on big tech on their own," Chris Hipkins says.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes 5km south of Napier
The 23km-deep quake hit at 11.54am on Monday, with GeoNet recording light shaking.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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Chery’s luxury brand Exlantix confirmed for NZ in 2027
Chery is preparing to enter NZ’s luxury car market with Exlantix, with the brand’s first vehicles expected to arrive in 2027.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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Support from political parties for Working for Families reform
A review last year proposed more regular assessments of household income among other changes.
RNZ - SportssportsOct 18, 2026
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Phoenix super-sub scores with first touch after coach’s ‘go win it for us’ challenge
Sent on with instructions to win the game, returning striker Riley Bidois scored with his first touch to seal a 2-1 victory over Victory.
Stuff - PoliticspoliticsOct 18, 2026
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Election 2026 live: Luxon unsure about Coalition by Christmas, Labour refuses to 'restore' Mongrel Mob mana
Meanwhile, Christopher Luxon can’t say if we’ll have a government by Christmas.
RNZ - PoliticspoliticsOct 18, 2026
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Vanuatu PM Napat could face fresh no-confidence motion in November, local media reports
Local media report politicking behind the scenes ahead of the 5 November parliament sitting, though no formal motion has been lodged.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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Watch: Inside the Green and Te Pāti Māori catch up with the Mogrel Mob
New video from inside the Mongrel Mob’s meeting with Green and Te Pāti Māori candidates shows the candidate’s campaigning for votes.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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Overseas gambling sites flouting New Zealand advertising laws, foundation warns
The Problem Gambling Foundation is calling for stricter restrictions on advertisements, with New Zealand poised to introduce licensed online casinos.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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Kiwibank workers strike over pay offer
The workers' union says the 2.25 percent offer 'doesn't add up' and the bank could easily afford to improve it.
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