Donald Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate
Before Trump’s eleventh-hour intervention, it had been unclear exactly when the original ceasefire would expire, with Pakistan indicating…
Flooding closes Central Hawke’s Bay roads, hall surrounded by water, heavy rain warning extended for Tararua
Heavy rain fell across the region overnight, with severe thunderstorms striking coastal areas south of Cape Kidnappers. Several…
All Blacks lock Josh Lord re-signs with Chiefs and Taranaki to 2029
He has played 12 tests, 37 games for the Chiefs and 34 games for Taranaki since his provincial…
Oscars 2026: Brigitte Bardot, Eric Dane among stars snubbed during in memoriam tribute
A third commenter claimed the Academy “missed the mark” with its presentation. French actor Brigitte Bardot did not…
Tauranga extends severe weather recovery transition after deadly slips
“Geotechnical risk assessments, trigger action response plans, and a quantitative risk assessment to life are still underway across…
Leading jockey admits using cocaine after testing positive on race day
“I take full responsibility for what I did. I’m embarrassed about it. “I have let down my family,…
Child sex offender Christopher Cooke avoids extended supervision order
Today, Judge Quentin Hix declined an application from the Department of Corrections for a five-year extended supervision order…
Waipā and Ōtorohanga districts extend states of emergency after recent wild weather
This allows response agencies to continue accessing resources and acting quickly to support affected communities. Waipā Mayor Mike…
MUMA bullying allegations: CEO on extended leave, Matt McCarten says behaviour has changed
It has not changed its mind. “The board has full confidence in its CEO, Ms Tania Rangiheuea,” it…
Life-saving lifeline: Wairoa airport runway to be extended and upgraded
The upgrade will be funded with a $3m grant from the Regional Infrastructure Fund and $1.2m from the…
Licences to thrill: Kiwi radio stations receive 20-year frequency extension – Media Insider
According to the most recent GFK audience survey, radio attracts around 3.327 million listeners per week, a number…
Rangitoto College win Australian schools volleyball tournament
Rangitoto avenged their earlier defeats by beating Nudgee 3-0 in the semi-finals, then Lake Ginninderra 3-1 after dropping…