The biggest Kiwi sporting stories of 2025
Geordie Beamish. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Controversies, comebacks, suspensions, breakthrough wins and a near perfect seasons, there have been some…
Ahmed Al Ahmed recounts how he disarmed one of the gunmen in Bondi Beach terrorist attack
By Isabella Ross and Shannon Corvo for ABC News Ahmed Al Ahmed speaks to CBS News in the…
Northland Regional Council zeroes in on rare rates freeze
Northland Regional Council chairperson Pita Tipene at the council’s inauguration ceremony. Photo: Supplied / LDR Northland local government…
Two hospitalised after overnight brawl in Auckland
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER Two people have been taken to hospital after another overnight brawl in Auckland.…
NZ report card 2025: How the country fared in 28 key global and domestic rankings
By Alexander Gillespie* of Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson Standardised testing and regular progress assessment became key features…
Dunedin family dominates Cromwell’s annual cherry spitting competition
Photo: Supplied / Cromwell & Districts Promotions Group A Dunedin family has swept the podium at the annual…
Cricket: A first for Amelia Kerr in big Blaze win
Wellington Blaze captain Melie Kerr after scoring a century in the Super Smash. Photo: Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT…
Nick Kyrgios beats Aryna Sabalenka in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ showdown
Australia’s Nick Kyrgios (L) and Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka share a laugh prior to their Battle of the Sexes…
Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds for much of country
The roof of an unoccupied home in the Auckland suburb of Hillsborough came off in high winds and…
Significant changes on the horizon for tourism industry
Cable car above Rotorua lake and city. Photo: 123RF The Tourism Minister has signalled significant change could be…
Concerns for welfare of missing Auckland man
Stuart has been reported missing. Photo: Supplied / Police Auckland police are asking for any sightings of man…
Holiday road toll stands at zero – but drivers still urged to be cautious
There have been a number of serious crashes over the holiday period, but no fatalities yet. File photo.…