Trump visits his new luxury Air Force One, a gift from the Qatari royal family
Trump has said that the gift was made to the nation, not to him personally, but he has…
Severe weather and a surprise record high in Christchurch as heavy rain lashes South Island
“We’re still expecting some of those strong winds for the Canterbury High Country and Christchurch until 5pm this…
Person dies in two-vehicle crash on Great Barrier Island
A person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Aotea / Great Barrier Island this afternoon. Emergency services…
NZ ‘well prepared’ as Australia confirms bird flu case
New Zealand is well prepared to respond if bird flu reaches our shores, but everyone must take steps…
First suspect case of H5 bird flu found in Western Australia
“This is, at the moment, a single bird with suspected H5 bird flu. It is not yet confirmed…
Dad with dementia on driving ban before deadly crash
Sammy Carter of RNZ A father who drove the wrong way onto the Wellington motorway, killing himself and…
Iwi boards call for independent advocacy after autistic 11-year-old mistakenly sedated
Three Iwi Māori Partnership Boards are calling for independent advocacy for whānau from the outset of serious incidents,…
Hurricanes claim 2026 Super Rugby Pacific title with record victory over Chiefs
The Hurricanes have delivered arguably the greatest Grand Final performance in Super Rugby history, defeating the Chiefs 60-5…
Hurricanes demolish the Chiefs in record-breaking Super Rugby final win
The Hurricanes have put in one of the most extraordinary Super Rugby grand final performances of all time…
Pie sign becomes shield as bystanders confront knife-wielding shoplifter
A Hamilton man used a sign advertising pies as a shield after a knife-wielding man allegedly threatened a…
Iran ceasefire deal confirms what we knew: military might wasn’t going to work
Opinion: What a disaster the war against Iran has been for Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. The Memorandum…
Super Rugby Pacific final: Hurricanes put 60 on Chiefs to win first title in a decade
A decade is a long, long wait for sporting success, particularly when you’ve only won one previous title.…