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XRP Under Pressure: Ledger Upgrades, Hardware Deals, and a Surprising Signal from Washington
Cryptocurrencies XRP Under Pressure: Ledger Upgrades, Hardware Deals, and a Surprising Signal from Washington

XRP between a tech upgrade and a regulatory turning point: What the recent rapprochement between the SEC and CFTC means for investors, and where the market really stands.

2026-03-16 18:16 🔥 20
Pedro Pascal's Clean-Shaven Oscars 2026 Look Has Kiwi Fans Asking: Where Did The Beard Go?
Entertainment Pedro Pascal's Clean-Shaven Oscars 2026 Look Has Kiwi Fans Asking: Where Did The Beard Go?

Pedro Pascal shocked fans at the 2026 Oscars with a completely clean-shaven look. We dive into the memes, the reactions, and what's next for the star.

2026-03-16 18:04 🔥 20
Tragedy in Kent: What the Meningitis Outbreak Teaches Us About a Silent Threat
News Tragedy in Kent: What the Meningitis Outbreak Teaches Us About a Silent Threat

A look at the recent meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent, the memories of past global tragedies like the 2012 NECC case and the 2022 Durango outbreak, and what this means for public health awareness here in New Zealand.

2026-03-16 17:54 🔥 16
Train Dreams at the Oscars 2026: Felicity Jones stuns and the book-to-film buzz you can't ignore
Entertainment Train Dreams at the Oscars 2026: Felicity Jones stuns and the book-to-film buzz you can't ignore

Catch all the glamour from the Oscars 2026 red carpet, where Felicity Jones turned heads in Prada for Train Dreams. Plus, the books and graphic novels everyone's buzzing about right now.

2026-03-16 17:43 🔥 17
Lionel Richie: The Timeless Voice Behind 'Hello' and 'Endless Love' – Why We're Still Saying Happy Birthday
Entertainment Lionel Richie: The Timeless Voice Behind 'Hello' and 'Endless Love' – Why We're Still Saying Happy Birthday

Celebrate Lionel Richie's enduring legacy as we dive into his greatest hits, his iconic duets with Diana Ross and Luciano Pavarotti, and his recent television retrospective. A must-read for Kiwi fans!

2026-03-16 17:31 🔥 18
All the Empty Rooms: The Oscar-Nominated Documentary That Left Aotearoa Heartbroken
Entertainment All the Empty Rooms: The Oscar-Nominated Documentary That Left Aotearoa Heartbroken

The Oscar-nominated documentary All the Empty Rooms brought the Uvalde tragedy to the Dolby Theatre stage. We look at the film, the mum who spoke, and the hollow spaces left behind.

2026-03-16 17:22 🔥 17
Rick O'Shea Takes the Helm at RNZ's Arena: What It Signals for Arts Coverage in Aotearoa
Entertainment Rick O'Shea Takes the Helm at RNZ's Arena: What It Signals for Arts Coverage in Aotearoa

Rick O'Shea is the new voice of RNZ's flagship arts show, Arena, stepping in after the long run of the previous host. Here's the inside word on what this means for the local arts scene.

2026-03-16 17:09 🔥 17
Nicole Kidman stuns at the 2026 Oscars, shares the heartfelt story behind that famous AMC ad
Entertainment Nicole Kidman stuns at the 2026 Oscars, shares the heartfelt story behind that famous AMC ad

Nicole Kidman opens up about her show-stopping Chanel gown at the 2026 Oscars, a surprise reunion with Ewan McGregor, and the sweet, no-strings-attached reason she filmed that iconic AMC cinema ad for free.

2026-03-16 17:07 🔥 16
Amy Madigan’s Triumph: 40 Years, a ‘Dream Part,’ and That Look from Ed Harris
entertainment Amy Madigan’s Triumph: 40 Years, a ‘Dream Part,’ and That Look from Ed Harris

Amy Madigan won her first Oscar for 'Weapons' after a 40-year wait. Read her emotional speech, Ed Harris's reaction, and the historic horror win.

2026-03-16 16:46 🔥 18
Kiwi Costume Designer Kate Hawley Wins Oscar for Frankenstein
entertainment Kiwi Costume Designer Kate Hawley Wins Oscar for Frankenstein

New Zealand’s own Kate Hawley takes home the Oscar for Best Costume Design for her haunting work on Frankenstein. A well-deserved win for one of our finest.

2026-03-16 16:34 🔥 18