Football World Cup 2026 live: Mexico v South Africa at Mexico City Stadium
Follow all the action from the opening match of the 2026 Football World Cup as Mexico take on…
‘Human error’: Police gave address of woman under protection order to ex-partner
Police say the incorrect releasing of an address was the result of “human error”. Photo: RNZ / Angus…
The ‘toothless’ official information law keeping us in the dark
Former chief ombudsman Sir Peter Boshier Photo: Getty Images A former chief ombudsman says many agencies are ‘making…
Ashburton family ‘incredibly grateful’ to secure first home with $28.6m Lotto win – Stuff
Ashburton family ‘incredibly grateful’ to secure first home with $28.6m Lotto win Stuff‘Still very much in shock’: Ashburton family…
Mystery pooper leaves ‘revolting’ surprise
Jimmy Ellingham of RNZ A mystery defecator has struck again – closing a much-loved fernery in Masterton while…
Police officer, two staffers charged with possessing objectionable publications
Two Auckland-based constabulary staff will appear in the Manukau District Court over the coming days. Photo: RNZ An…
Kiwi in ICE detention ‘extremely hopeful’ after court ruling
The family of a New Zealand woman being held in ICE detention in the US fears her release…
$28m Lotto winners ‘in shock and overwhelmed’
A Canterbury family who are looking to buy their first home suddenly have more options than they ever…
Blues admit to ‘bumbling’ their way to Super Rugby semi-final
Hoskins Sotutu may play his final match for the Blues this weekend. Photo: © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz…
New Waikato medical school students will be placed in five regions with rural communities
An artist’s impression of a University of Waikato Community Clinical Learning Centre. Photo: Supplied Students of the new…
Hurricanes Poua sick of making up the numbers
The Hurricanes Poua celebrate a try. Photo: Masanori Udagawa The Hurricanes Poua are sick of making up the…
Should your council merge with the council next door?
The government wants to squish councils together into a few super-councils. Is it a good idea? The first…