Christchurch Pro League club to compete as South Island United
“It was not realistic to register a new club at short notice, so we are incredibly grateful to…
Passenger describes ‘deafening bang’ as Air New Zealand plane hit by lightning
Sio said the plane was “shaking violently”, leaving the pair bouncing up and down and feeling frightened. Just…
Body found in Whanganui River confirmed as missing woman Tina Gray
Police had been searching the river since the 56-year-old from Taumarunui went missing on September 25. A body…
Yvette McCausland-Durie returns as interim Silver Ferns coach for Cup tour
The next day, the former title-winning Pulse coach started a four-day training camp with the Silver Ferns. McCausland-Durie…
Macron under pressure as French PM resigns after less than month
With the uncertainty in France causing tremors across Europe, a German Government spokesman said a “stable France” was…
Hamas calls for swift hostage-prisoner swap as Trump urges quick talks
A senior Hamas official told AFP on condition of anonymity that the Palestinian militant group “is very keen…
Hamilton City Council urges residents to keep boiling water as Rototuna schools shut
The notice affected about 12,000 Rototuna properties, after the positive test for E. coli during routine testing. The…
Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke named by Time as one of the world’s ‘most influential rising stars’
“Using her platform and voice, she staved off attempts to disenfranchise communities and attack Indigenous rights. In the…
Japan conservative Sanae Takaichi expected to take office as first female PM
In an effort to claw them back, Takaichi has taken a tough stance on immigration and foreign tourists…
Winston Peters welcomes Trump ceasefire plan as ‘serious step forward’ in Gaza
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Peters signalled support for the plan. “New Zealand welcomed the United States’ ‘Comprehensive…
Dame Noeline Taurua sidelined as Silver Ferns coach for Constellation Cup
Dame Noeline Taurua will not coach the Silver Ferns again until at least next year. Photo / Christiaan…
Bill Pine Maangi named as victim of alleged Gisborne homicide
Detective Inspector Martin James said police were supporting Maangi’s family and updating them on the investigation. “A forensic…