US launches ‘powerful’ strikes on Iran after Hormuz attacks
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the US-Iran memorandum of understanding was “entirely performance-based,” warning that…
Mother and baby die during childbirth after ‘catastrophic’ labour emergency
A mother and her baby died during childbirth, after what was described as a rare and “catastrophic” rupture…
MetService issues orange heavy rain warning for Hawke’s Bay ranges
Heavy rain in northern Hawke’s Bay may continue into Friday morning, and for this area the warning could…
Man stabbed at West Auckland petrol station
One man is in hospital with stab wounds and another is in police custody, following what police are…
Precinct Properties wins fast-track draft decision for twin-tower Auckland skyscrapers
The tallest of the two towers will rise even higher than the 187m stalled Seascape apartment development. Towers…
Iran fires at American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait after US hits Iranian targets – Stuff
Iran fires at American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait after US hits Iranian targets StuffUS and Iran trade strikes around…
Pale Luka jailed for Upper Hutt home invasion, sexual assault over second-hand iPhone dispute
A dispute over a second-hand iPhone triggered a “horror movie” home invasion on a quiet Upper Hutt street…
Family says woman died over fears she faced 25-hour hospital wait
He said Parfitt, who suffered from constant pain stemming from an operation that went wrong seven years ago,…
NSW take State of Origin series with 30-12 win over Queensland
New South Wales have beaten Queensland 30-12 at Suncorp Stadium to win the 2026 State of Origin series…
China risks exploding Pacific goodwill in one fell swoop of a nuclear-capable missile
by Jonathan Milne for Newsroom Analysis: China has read the black-and-white letters of the Treaty of Rarotonga carefully,…
Manhattan high-rise columns buckle, forcing evacuations
An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilised and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted.…
Family says woman died after leaving hospital over fears she faced 25-hour wait
* The headline has been updated to clarify the family said Briar Parfitt feared a 25-hour wait A…