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Tech review: Is the Samsung S9 the best phone in the world?

Newstalk ZB's Glenn Hart gives us a glimpse at what Samsung changed for its latest model.

'Record-breaking' Wellington rents as high as Auckland

High demand has seen rental prices rise steadily in the capital.

Third of women have less than $5k in KiwiSaver: survey

The gender pay gap is spilling into KiwiSaver balances – and it's a worry.

Why an AI takeover may not be a bad thing

Executive editor of Wired magazine: 'I think that we, ourselves, are technology.'

Urban polo revolution continues this Saturday

Anyone seeking a polo fix this weekend need not head into Auckland's countryside.

2000 kg of cheese up for scrutiny

DESC More than 300 NZ cheeses will be judged on texture, smell, taste and look for the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards.

Meatstock: Carnival for carnivores in Auckland this weekend

And BBQ champ Tuffy Stone has shared the secrets to his award winning barbecued brisket.

Urban polo revolution continues this Saturday

Anyone seeking a polo fix this weekend need not head into Auckland's countryside.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in anthrax terror scare

Suspicious white powder was found in 'racist' letter sent to Kensington Palace.

Endgame or classic sacrifice: Stuff's great print jettison

Stuff was closing or selling 28 print mastheads

Thick mud covers the Nelson region

Aerial footage shows the extent of damage.

Focus Live: Business wrap on today's capital gains tax recommendations

Earlier: Business wrap on today's capital gains tax recommendations

Greymouth residents clean up after Cyclone Gita

One Greymouth resident predicts insurance claim will be in the thousands

Elderly man tries to save tourists from Cyclone Gita

Greymouth man Kevin Nash battled Cyclone Gita to check on tipped over caravan.

Cyclone Gita: Thousands without power in Taranaki

Extra crews have been brought in to restore power in hard-hit Taranaki in Gita's wake.

The country wakes up to significant damage from Gita this morning - with many provinces still in a state of emergency

Tourists are trapped and residents have been evacuated as bad weather leads to states of emergency in Taranaki, across South Island. Massive slips have closed Takaka Hill Road in the Tasman region with huge damage done to the state highway. State Highway between Pukerua Bay and Paekakariki in Wellington is partially closed this morning after seas washed over the road.

The country wakes up to damage from Gita this morning.

It was a hectic night for emergency services, especially those in Taranaki, the Tasman region and the west coast of the south island.

Fletcher posts $322m loss

This result was a big turnaround on its previous $301 million profit.