Evacuation orders ignored: Why many Hawke’s Bay coastal residents decided not to leave
In Te Awanga, Jo Speedy said she began packing and was ready to evacuate but decided to remain…
Rory McIlroy joins rarefied company with back-to-back Masters wins
Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, April 12, 2026 in Augusta,…
Autumn westerlies kick in, large weekend low coming | WeatherWatch
This week we switch gears, shifting into a more classic Autumn weather pattern with cold fronts, windy westerlies…
SunLive – Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for Western Bay
A thunderstorm warning issued for the Western Bay of Plenty and wider Rotorua earlier has now been lifted. MetService…
Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid sexual assault allegations
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss, Reuters Eric Swalwell had been a front-runner for the governorship of the US’ most populous…
Pope says he has ‘no fear of Trump administration’ after president slams his Iran war criticism
By Laura Sharman, Isabelle D’Antonio, Christopher Lamb, Antonia Mortensen, CNN Pope Leo XIV reacted to President Trump’s remarks…
Two staff hospitalised after Dunedin Airport chemical incident
Two Dunedin Airport staff members have been taken to hospital as a precautionary measure after potentially being exposed…
Police investigate hate crime after threat to Indian community graffitied outside Papatoetoe Central School
Papatoetoe Central School has more than 30 South Asian staff members. Members of the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team, Sandeep…
Farmer caused death of 140 animals, banned from future ownership
A farmer who caused the death of 140 animals has been sentenced to nine months’ home detention Photo:…
Trump criticizes Pope Leo’s stance on Iran war, says he’s ‘not a fan’ of Catholic leader
By Laura Sharman and Isabelle D’Antonio, CNN Photo: AFP / Jim Watson President Donald Trump has strongly criticized…
Christchurch stadium boss calls for transparency over event funding
Venues Ōtautahi chief executive Caroline Harvie-Teare. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon The boss of Christchurch’s new stadium is…
Tokoroa man sent to prison for distributing ‘illegal and harmful’ content
Tokoroa District Court, Waikato. Photo: Google Maps Warning: This story contains content some may find disturbing. A Tokoroa…