New Zealand’s walking football team takes world stage in Brisbane
The 2026 International Walking Football Federation World Championships kicks off in Brisbane at the end of May. Photo:…
Two dead after Mt Aspiring helicopter crash
Mt Aspiring National Park. File photo. Photo: AFP Two people have died after a helicopter crash in Mt…
Tens of thousands turn out for UK far-right rally, counter demo
By Anna Malpas, AFP On Whitehall, supporters of British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, take…
Bose Launches Lifestyle Collection with AirPlay Support
Bose has announced the Lifestyle Collection, a new premium home audio range comprising the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Lifestyle…
One Canadian tests positive for hantavirus, British Columbia officials say
The individual was tested at a hospital in Victoria, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island, after developing mild symptoms.…
Auckland’s St James Theatre owner buys neighbouring properties
Inside Auckland’s damaged St James Theatre. Photo: RNZ / Soumya Bhamidipati The owner of Auckland’s St James Theatre…
Auckland Grammar School welcomes government’s proposed NCEA replacement
Auckland Grammar School Headmaster Tim O’Connor said the school was positive about the government’s changes. Photo: RNZ Insight/John…
Could wine provide Australia’s next source of biofuel?
By Timu King, ABC While wine cannot be used as fuel, distilling it could provide a source of…
Protest in Auckland’s Victoria Park against fuel taxes
The gathering at Auckland’s Victoria Park against fuel taxes on Saturday. Photo: RNZ/Paris Ibell Protesters are calling for…
Hurricanes ‘not shying away’ from title expectations
Warner Dearns of the Hurricanes celebrates his try with Billy Proctor and Asafo Aumua, at Eden Park on…
Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again
Bulgaria won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest for the song “Bangaranga”. Photo: AFP / KLAUS TITZER By Francois…
Call for people to install carbon monoxide alarms – but FENZ says smoke alarms enough
Photo: Supplied / Annemarie van der Slot-Verhoeven A smoke alarm should be enough to detect a carbon monoxide…