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Myth meets modernity in Aphrodite, a striking opera that dissects the links between beauty, power and desire

24 June 2025

Nico Muhly’s Aphrodite reimagines the mythological goddess for the modern age, in a production that is both visually stunning and musically engaging.

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A woman has appeared in court in Dunedin, charged with manslaughter over the death of a six year old in Wellington, in 2023
	24 Jun: A woman has appeared in court in Dunedin, charged with manslaughter over the death of a six year old in Wellington, in 2023... more

Why the US strikes on Iran are illegal and can set a troubling precedent
	23 Jun: The US and Israel have adopted the most wide-ranging and robust interpretations of the right of self defence. Other nations may now follow their lead.... more

Silver Ferns vice captain Kate Heffernan's expecting to play over 30 minutes for the Steel in tonight's ANZ Premiership match against the Pulse in Wellington
	23 Jun: Silver Ferns vice captain Kate Heffernan's expecting to play over 30 minutes for the Steel in tonight's ANZ Premiership match against the Pulse in Wellington... more

NZ’s plan to ‘welcome anyone, from anywhere, anytime’ is not a sustainable tourism policy
	23 Jun: ‘Turbocharging’ tourism growth risks undoing past efforts to help NZ avoid the worst excesses of overtourism, which are now sparking protests overseas.... more

A man's handed himself in and been charged over an alleged machete attack near a Sikh Temple in Auckland's Takanini last night
	23 Jun: A man's handed himself in and been charged over an alleged machete attack near a Sikh Temple in Auckland's Takanini last night... more

Police and Customs have dismantled a drug syndicate's supply chain in Wellington
	23 Jun: Police and Customs have dismantled a drug syndicate's supply chain in Wellington... more

Police say no charges have been laid so far - over a multi-vehicle crash about 4.30 yesterday afternoon, on Great North Road, in Auckland's Glen Eden
	23 Jun: Police say no charges have been laid so far - over a multi-vehicle crash about 4.30 yesterday afternoon, on Great North Road, in Auckland's Glen Eden... more

An Auckland murder trial's been called off the day it was scheduled to begin - with accused, Lorenzo Tangira, pleading guilty
	23 Jun: An Auckland murder trial's been called off the day it was scheduled to begin - with accused, Lorenzo Tangira, pleading guilty... more

US joins Israel in attack on Iran and ushers in a new era of impunity
	23 Jun: The US president’s decision to join israel’s air campaign against Iran’s nuclear programme is the death knell of the old rules-based order.... more

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10 Jun: The Otago Regional Council's admitting further privacy breaches, during an investigation into it sharing the email addresses of hundreds of people +++++++++++++++++++++++++++

04 Jun: A North Canterbury adventure camp operator has been charged, after a nine-year-old boy was badly burned on a school trip ++++++++++++++++++++++

03 Jun: The safety of Dunedin's bus hub is under review +++++++++++++++++++++

09 Jun: A 39-year-old man's turned himself in to Police - and been charged over an alleged hit-and-run on Auckland's North Shore - in which two women and their dogs were injured +++++++++++++++++++

13 Jun: Rain has spoiled the party at Mount Hutt this morning +++++++++++++++++

07 Jun: The search for missing woman 79-year-old Elisabeth has resumed today in Christchurch, after poor weather conditions paused search activity yesterday +++++++++++++++++

06 Jun: Auckland Mayoral hopefuls team say if they win another term, they will continue their mission to 'Fix Auckland' ++++++++++++++++

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Today's News

Motoring:
F1 live Austrian Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri starts third, McLaren teammate Lando Norris on pole 22:47

Health & Safety:
Kiwi athletes are warned to be careful of their attire, after a first-of-its-kind doping case 21:56

Politics:
The Government is proposing new offences to ensure those who assault on-duty first responders or prison officers spend longer in prison 21:16

Politics:
A plea to keep Auckland's Takapuna golf course open, from one the country's best known golfers 18:57

Rugby:
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has revealed why they opted to bring Dalton Papali'i into camp again following the injury to Wallace Sititi 18:36

Netball:
The Central Pulse have put themselves right into the playoff reckoning in netball's ANZ Premiership with a 59-50 win over leaders the Mainland Tactix in the capital 18:07

Environment:
Killer whales are cruising through shallow Auckland waters looking for a tasty treat 18:06

Rugby:
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is keen to see what both Rieko Ioane and Billy Proctor can do in season 2025 17:26

Law and Order:
Kneecap play Glastonbury set amid terrorism charge as police investigate crowd chants 17:06

Rugby:
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson hopes to channel the lessons of 2024 into his second year at the helm 16:56

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