‘Massive for Raglan’ – Waikato town laps up international attention from surf champs
The crowd looks on at the New Zealand Surfing Champs, Manu Bay, Raglan, on 17 May 2026. Photo:…
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
By Disha Mishra and Akanksha Khushi, Reuters Health workers move a patient to a hospital after he was…
Two dead after Mt Aspiring helicopter crash
Mt Aspiring National Park. File photo. Photo: AFP Two people have died after a helicopter crash in Mt…
Qantas plane diverted to Tahiti after passenger bites flight attendant on Melbourne-US journey
Photo: WILLIAM WEST/AFP A flight heading from Melbourne to the United States had to be diverted to Tahiti…
New Zealand’s walking football team takes world stage in Brisbane
The 2026 International Walking Football Federation World Championships kicks off in Brisbane at the end of May. Photo:…
Two dead after Mt Aspiring helicopter crash
Mt Aspiring National Park. File photo. Photo: AFP Two people have died after a helicopter crash in Mt…
Tens of thousands turn out for UK far-right rally, counter demo
By Anna Malpas, AFP On Whitehall, supporters of British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, take…
One Canadian tests positive for hantavirus, British Columbia officials say
The individual was tested at a hospital in Victoria, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island, after developing mild symptoms.…
Auckland’s St James Theatre owner buys neighbouring properties
Inside Auckland’s damaged St James Theatre. Photo: RNZ / Soumya Bhamidipati The owner of Auckland’s St James Theatre…
Auckland Grammar School welcomes government’s proposed NCEA replacement
Auckland Grammar School Headmaster Tim O’Connor said the school was positive about the government’s changes. Photo: RNZ Insight/John…
Could wine provide Australia’s next source of biofuel?
By Timu King, ABC While wine cannot be used as fuel, distilling it could provide a source of…
Protest in Auckland’s Victoria Park against fuel taxes
The gathering at Auckland’s Victoria Park against fuel taxes on Saturday. Photo: RNZ/Paris Ibell Protesters are calling for…