FENZ declares fire ban for part of Nelson-Tasman
The fire zones affected by changes to fire seasons in the Nelson and Tasman Districts. Photo: SUPPLIED/FENZ Fire…
Italian becomes youngest F1 driver to take Grand Prix pole position
Italian F1 driver Kimi Antonelli, during the 2025 Grand Prix season. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli said…
Braden Jane discharged without conviction after Arrowtown bar assault
By By Brianna McIlraith of The attack took place outside the Fork and Tap pub in Arrowtown. Photo:…
Trump says ‘many countries’ will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open
US President Donald Trump. Photo: SAUL LOEB US President Donald Trump says many countries would send warships to…
Tall Ferns go down to Senegal
Tall Ferns head coach Natalie Hurst, at the the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico,…
Police recover body from Manawatū River
The Manawatū River. Photo: RNZ / Pokere Paewai A body has been recovered from the Manawatū River in…
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith dismisses officials’ advice on ‘move on orders’
Rough sleepers in New Plymouth. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has batted away warnings…
Has the Middle East war reached a worst-case scenario?
A photo illustration of a Brent crude oil price chart displayed on a screen. (File photo) Photo: AFP…
Trump says US will soon escort ships through Strait of Hormuz as oil prices roil global economy
By Bo Erickson, Parisa Hafezi, Maya Gebeily and Alexander Cornwell, Reuters President Donald Trump said the US was…
Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua upset ACT Brumbies in Ba boilover
Atonia Waqa scores a try for Fijian Drua against ACT Brumbies. Photo: Getty Images Fijian Drua have created…
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith dismisses officials’ advice on ‘move on orders’
Rough sleepers in New Plymouth. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has batted away warnings…
Wastewater testing shows Covid cases increasing
Photo: 123rf.com Wastewater testing is showing an increase in Covid cases, and hospitalisations are on the rise as…