More stories

1. Kayaker without lifejacket on rescued after two hours in water TVNZ · 15 Nov 2026

   A man attempting to undertake a four-day kayaking trip had to be rescued after his kayak sank and he spent two hours in the water without a lifejacket on. The kayaker was spotted in distress off east Auckland's Beachlands just before 7.30pm on Thursday. The police eagle helicopter deployed, along…

2. Anya Taylor-Joy’s $1.3B Fantasy Blockbuster Is Officially a 2026 Streaming Smash Collider · 15 Nov 2026

   2026 has been a busy year for Anya Taylor-Joy , who has returned to the TV scene with shows like Lucky but also maintained her streaming dominance with films such as Sacrifice . Lucky was particularly important earlier this year because it marked the first time that Taylor-Joy returned to Apple TV…

3. Netflix’s 8-Part Thriller Miniseries Is a Near-Perfect Binge Collider · 15 Nov 2026

   Tom Ripley, created by Patricia Highsmith for her novel The Talented Mr. Ripley , is one of the most iconic characters in contemporary literature. In addition to the several sequels that Highsmith wrote, Ripley has appeared in several cinematic incarnations, including the Oscar-nominated 1999…

4. How one 13-year-old is helping solve a huge solar panel limitation Engadget · 15 Nov 2026

   This teenager's affordable DIY solar panel design is attracting national attention, and for good reason.

5. Russia won’t be able to compete in World Juniors, IIHF says Global News · 15 Nov 2026

   Russia's hockey federation is calling the decision by the IIHF is "unlawful" and plans to appeal the decision to the International Olympic Committee.

6. Sydney Sweeney has great jeans. Who made them? (Psst: Workers) NPR · 15 Nov 2026

   Sydney Sweeney has great jeans, American Eagle Outfitters tells us. But who made them? And what are working conditions like in the garment factories of Pakistan and Bangladesh? (Image credit: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg)

7. Te wiki o te tāke - Priorities, plans & proposals interest.co.nz · 15 Nov 2026

   The New Zealand Tax Podcast; a 'refreshed' tax and social policy work program, Inland Revenue's annual report, and Hungary proposes a new wealth tax

8. Nicholas Hoult’s New Heist Thriller Almost Had a Much Darker Ending Collider · 15 Nov 2026

   When it comes to the action-comedy genre, few directors are as accomplished and inventive as David Leitch . The former stunt performer/coordinator-turned-filmmaker returns with another high-octane action-comedy, How to Rob a Bank , which releases only in theaters this weekend. The director of…

9. Brand moved from Wandsworth to category C prison, his wife confirms on podcast BBC News · 15 Nov 2026

   The convicted rapist has been moved to HMP Littlehey, which houses sex offenders.

10. England end Spain’s 44-game unbeaten run with 3-2 win Vanguard · 15 Nov 2026

    England snapped world champions Spain’s record unbeaten run with a 3-2 victory in Madrid on Sunday to clinch the top spot in Nations League group A3. Harry Kane, Ezri Konsa and Ben White’s goals inflicted La Roja’s first loss in a competitive game since March 2023, after 44 without defeat. The post…