Peter Lester, decorated former sailor and broadcaster, dies aged 70
America’s Cup commentator Peter Lester. Photo: Photosport The New Zealand yachting fraternity is mourning the death of decorated…
Strong winds force Cook Strait ferry cancellations
Bluebridge has cancelled three sailings while the InterIslander has also cancelled the Aratere’s crossings. Photo: RNZ / Mary…
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu’s new Gaza plan, demand release of hostages
By Alexander Cornwell, Reuters Einav Zangauker (right), mother of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker and Matan’s girlfriend and former…
Mediawatch: Media applauds old school move on NCEA
TVNZ’s Simon Dallow with a blunt assessment of NCEA, after the government announced proposals to dump the system.…
Fire crews fighting large building fire near Hokitika
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Fire crews are fighting a blaze in a large building north of Hokitika…
Zelensky rejects land concessions ahead of Trump-Putin talks
By Olena Harmash and Suban Abdulla, Reuters Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will not cede its land to Russia,…
Snow closes Desert Rd as freezing temperatures bite
Snow like this pictured in 2018 has closed Desert Road near Mt Ruapehu. Photo: Supplied/NZTA Desert Road has…
What you need to know about Regulations Review Committee and the new law undermining it
Labour MP Arena Williams chairing Parliament’s Regulations Review Committee. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith Among Parliament’s many committees…
Deceased Wellington diver named as Chu Minh Looc
Chu Minh Looc is described as a hard-working and loving family man, with a great sense of humour.…
Heartbreak for Auckland as Canterbury wins tight NPC battle
Louie Chapman celebrates. Photo: ActionPress Auckland have let victory literally slip from their grasp for the second week…
Wounded Warriors slump to third straight loss as wheels fall off
Taine Tuaupiki and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak cover a kick against the Bulldogs in Sydney on Saturday night. Photo: AAP/Photosport…
Warriors run rampant over Bulldogs for record NRLW win
Patricia Maliepo of the Warriors scores a try during the game at Accor Stadium in Sydney, on Saturday…