Trump makes his best case for the war — but fails to ease worries about how it will end
By Stephen Collinson, CNN President Donald Trump made his case for attacking Iran in his first nationwide address…
Port Waikato’s new erosion sea wall marks victory for residents after years of toil
Sunset Beach Surf Lifesaving Trust chair Malcolm Beattie oversaw the entire seawall’s timeline. Photo: LDR / Waikato Times…
Green light for Southland wind farm
By Steve Hepburn of Slopedown will be the country’s biggest wind farm. Photo: 123rf Contact Energy has gained…
All Blacks legend backs Western Springs plan despite stroke
Tuifa’asisina Sir Bryan Williams, former All Black and Ponsonby Rugby stalwart, was unable to attend the meeting as…
Pacific Business Brief: Fuel fears, Cook Islands credit upgrade, Papua New Guinea mining reform
The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy. Photo: RNZ Pacific /…
Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge
By Steve Holland and Enas Alashray, Reuters A man rides a motorcycle past a banner displayed at Valiasr…
NASA gives Artemis astronauts green light for lunar orbit
By Charlotte Causit with Chris Lefkow in Washington, AFP NASA gave the four Artemis astronauts circling Earth the…
Man charged with murder after two bodies found in Hamilton
Two people were found dead at a property on York Street on Thursday afternoon. Photo: RNZ / Patrice…
Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic
By Joshua McElwee, Reuters Pope Leo has emerged as a sharp critic of the Iran war in recent…
Cook Islands and NZ talking again with clarity on path forward
Foreign Minister Winston Peters arrives in Cook Islands and is greeted by Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown.…
As the Iran war continues, what else might New Zealand face shortages of besides fuel?
Much more than just oil may be affected by price rises or even shortages if the Iran war…
Blues forward Cameron Suafoa told his cancer is terminal
Cameron Suafoa, while playing for the Blues against the Hurricanes in May 2023. Photo: photosport Blues forward Cameron…