Olympic speed skating day 3: Leerdam, Kok go 1-2 in women’s 1000m
The Netherlands’ Jutta Leerdam blasted her way through the women’s 1000m at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics,…
American Breezy Johnson wins downhill gold, Lindsey Vonn airlifted off course after crash
Emma Aicher of Germany took silver, finishing four-hundredths of a second behind Johnson (+0.04), the blink of an…
Jessie Diggins to compete for skiathlon gold in her first event of 2026 Winter Olympics
The skiathlon race is a high-endurance event, almost akin to a marathon on skis. On the course, skiers…
Walshe wins silver and Wiffen bags bronze at European Short Course Championships
Walshe wins silver and Wiffen bags bronze at European Short Course Championships Sign in or createa free account…
Media Insider: Simon Dallow’s final hour; Wendy Petrie’s new business; Ad agency merger – DDB awaits fate; Three News changes; The dire All Blacks TV smokescreen
“I either failed or proved myself. It’s that imposter syndrome – TV people tend to suffer from either…
Ukraine, US to hold Geneva talks as Trump says plan to end war is not a final offer
When asked by reporters if it was his “final offer to Ukraine”, Trump replied: “No”. “We’re trying to…
New Zealand defeats Samoa 36-14 to claim Pacific Cup and farewell Kieran Foran in style
New Zealand has come over the top of Samoa to win back the Pacific Cup, proving they should…
Human Rights Review Tribunal hears final arguments in Lava v Wellington Pride Festival dispute
Marg Curnow and Hilary Oxley, on behalf of Lava, have asked the tribunal to issue a declaration that…
Local elections 2025: Deputy mayors chosen for Napier, Hastings, Wairoa; final regional councillor elected
Deputy mayors will be sworn in during the first council meetings set down for the end of October…
Auckland tenants ordered to pay $27k for dog‑damaged rental home
“There were hundreds of flies. The floor at the entrance to the first bedroom has been damaged. It…
Otago v Bay of Plenty result: Otago reach NPC final with big win
Otago Dylan Pledger scores during the NPC semifinal win over Bay of Plenty. Photo / SmartFrame Otago have…
Thousands of Auckland special votes ruled invalid in final election count
Five new councillors out of 20 would join the region’s governing body, alongside returning mayor Wayne Brown, who…