Austria avalanche kills three, bringing toll to eight
By AFP The scene of an avalanche near Bad Hofgastein, Austria, on January 17, 2026. Photo: AFP/Supplied An…
Shaken Black Foils skipper Peter Burling raises concerns about SailGP fleet safety
“Pretty shaken” Black Foils skipper Peter Burling is taking stock, while overseeing crucial repairs to the team boat,…
Tramper missing in Kahurangi National Park found alive
Graham Garnett Photo: Supplied / NZ Police A tramper who disappeared in Kahurangi National Park last month has…
Inside the Family Court: Do custody rulings really put kids first?
First published on (Composite) Jennifer* says she was let down by the Family Court. Judge Jacquelyn Moran states…
Black Caps skipper Michael Bracewell prepares for 100th milestone against India
Michael Bracewell’s international career has flourished, despite a late start. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Black Caps captain Michael Bracewell…
Inside Northland floods: Through the eyes of Ōakura residents
George Gee spends almost every weekend at his holiday home in on a low-lying part of Ōakura Road.…
Pentagon readies 1500 soldiers to deploy to Minnesota, Washington Post reports
About 1500 soldiers have reportedly been ordered to prepare for a deployment to Minnesota. Photo: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU /…
Whangārei Buddhist statues: Environment Court backs consent deal at coastal property
First published on The tallest of the controversial statues at the Whangārei property are 4.5m and sit at…
Indonesian plane missing with 10 people on board
By AFP Yogyakarta, Indonesia, where the missing plane and passengers were last seen. Photo: ALGI FEBRI SUGITA Indonesian…
Person dies day after serious crash in Whakatāne
The crash on Tahuna Rd involved one car. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi A person has…
Former Australian cricketer walking again, after meningitis diagnosis
Damien Martyn, while playing against New Zealand in Mohali, India in 2006. Photo: DESHAKALYAN CHOWDHURY By Reuters Former…
California moves to stop Musk’s xAI from generating sexualised deepfakes
xAI, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has come under global scrutiny. Photo: AFP / BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI California Attorney-General…