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Why did producers think this was a good idea?

At first sight, the battle between a Manawatū fish-and-chip shop and a Louisiana-based chicken joint over the name “Popeye’s” reads like a classic David and Goliath battle. An international giant pushing out the little guy with the threat of an expensive, and potentially lengthy, court case.

New Zealand defence force personnel will commemorate Anzac Day on the Gallipoli peninsula without band instruments after losing their luggage in transit.

A global survey of attitudes to climate change shows New Zealanders have more concerns than Australians.

Taiwanese officials have given a clear indication they would like to increase trade ties with New Zealand, which is aiming to boost business with Asia.

The latest consumer price index figures, released by Stats NZ, show headline inflation has fallen to four per cent in the year to March 2024.

From July, Media company Stuff will produce a nightly bulletin for New Zealand's only commercial broadcasters Three, replacing its Newshub newsroom.

New Zealand's defence minister says there is more work to do rebuilding the country's military as headcount grows for the first time since the pandemic.

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has used a visit to Wellington to point out opportunities for New Zealand from the defence pact AUKUS.