Colossal World Cup towers over all in packed 2026 sports calendar
By Karolos Grohmann, Reuters Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts trophy wearing a Bisht – traditional Arab robed as…
Government orders review into ManageMyHealth data breach
Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Health Minister Simeon Brown has commissioned a review by…
A clearer picture is emerging of what Trump meant when he said the US will ‘run’ Venezuela
By Kevin Liptak, Kristen Holmes and Jennifer Hansler for CNN US President Donald Trump speaks to the press…
Woman charged with bringing 22kgs of meth into the country in her checked luggage
The woman had arrived at Auckland International Airport from Singapore. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A…
Couple surprised to find kiwi trying to have a sleepover
The kiwi was ushered outside where it ran off (file image). Photo: supplied A couple staying with friends…
This sacred ‘forbidden island’ in Japan is World Heritage listed and completely off limits to women
By Maddy Morwood, ABC Okinoshima island. Photo: Hitomi Sadasue / The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP Bursting with colour,…
Japanese sushi chain pays $5.6m for a single bluefin tuna
Kiyoshi Kimura displays a 243kg bluefin tuna at his main sushi restaurant in Tokyo, after he paid a…
Stuff files court injunction over Neighbourly data breach on dark web
Data from the Neighbourly website has been stolen. Photo: Screenshot The Stuff-owned website Neighbourly – at the centre…
Christchurch cordon lifted after bomb squad called in
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER Cordons have been removed from a Christchurch property where an item of concern…
Radar to be used in search for tramper missing for a week
Graham Garnett, 66, was meant to return on 30 December. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police Sections of Kahurangi…
Action on Marlborough Sounds parchment worm ‘in the too-hard basket’
A Galeolaria tubeworm mound being smothered by parchment worm at Kokomohua-Long Island marine reserve in the Marlborough Sounds.…
Tolaga Bay farmer back at square one after weekend storm
A rain gauge measured 215mm of rain falling over a 12-hour period in the area during the weekend.…