Desert Rd closed after two injured in serious crash near Waiouru
A major central North Island highway is closed this morning after a serious two-vehicle crash left two people…
King’s Birthday Honours 2026: The full list – knights, dames and all other recipients
Knights Companion (KNZM) Dr Paul Andrew Baker, Auckland, for services to health Peter Francis Boshier, Wellington, for services…
NZ aiming for steady rise in defence spending
By Greg Torode, Reuters Defence Minister Chris Penk announcing a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security in Auckland.…
Israel pursuing ‘scorched-earth policy”, Lebanon PM says, as more airstrikes hit
Smoke rising from the village of Mayfadoun in Lebanon, after an Israeli air strike, on 30 May, 2026.…
King’s Birthday Honours 2026: New Zealand’s newest knights, dames and leaders
Dr Paul Andrew Baker, for services to health.Peter Boshier, for services to the State and judiciary.Professor Emeritus James…
Super Rugby Pacific: Qualifying Finals fixtures, dates, kick-off times
The fixtures for the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals have been confirmed after the regular season concluded on…
Iran war: Donald Trump asked for tougher terms in proposed peace deal – US media
AFP 31 May, 2026 03:40 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Gabrielle Lores loses bar manager licence after police incidents
First published on Photo: Unsplash / Amie Johnson A bar manager who lost control of her car has…
NZ aiming for steady rise in defence spending
By Greg Torode, Reuters Defence Minister Chris Penk announcing a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security in Auckland.…
Valladolid 7s: Fiji goes down to Australia 21-14 in cup semi finals
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side went down 21-14 to Australia in the first cup semifinal of…
Blues player ratings v Chiefs: Segner and Darry standouts but visitors have shocker
Following a heavy 59-34 defeat to Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific clash at FMG Stadium Waikato on…
Arrests in Paris after violence during Champions League celebrations
Paris police detained 45 people after violence disrupted celebrations today of Paris Saint-Germain’s second Champions League title win…