Today's latest news
Christchurch serious incident: Emergency services responding
Reports of the incident came in shortly before 1.30pm.
Watch: Armed police swarm central Auckland street, point guns at car
'The police were pointing the guns at the car.'
What do all the different boxing titles actually mean?
Joseph Parker is back in the ring on Sunday morning.
Foodstuffs v Watercare: Peace breaks out over $100m Pak'nSave opening
Pak’nSave Highland Park granted a water connection, enabling it to open on time.
You probably have a ‘favourite’ child – a new study reveals which and why
Gender, birth order and personality influence which child receives preferential treatment.
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreak
The church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention.
15% seismic rating: Nelson courthouse closure sparks urgent relocation
Efforts are under way to find an alternative venue for court proceedings.
Audrey Young: Health hunger games – is Lester Levy next?
OPINION: The commissioner's turnaround plan is under review and speculation is mounting.
Katie Milne talks climate change on The Country
Katie Milne, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Cameron Henderson, and Todd Clark.
Fatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defence
A jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.
Couple arrested during Iran holiday after ignoring warnings to avoid the country
The couple, in their 50s, were accused of spying and detained in January.
Wait until August: Economists say more cuts to home loan rates are on the way
Banks are expected to get competitive in their bid for market share.
Watch: Drone video of Drake in hotel room called out by fans
The rapper's apparently furious response was caught on video.
‘He killed us too’: Heartbroken parents face son’s attacker in court
Seeing Smith 'broken' in the hospital was 'the most horrifying moment of our lives'.
‘Oversight’: Kiwi avatar’s birthdate changed after being linked to terror attack
Fans called the original date 'tasteless' and 'incompetent' on social media.
Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb discovered for first time since Tutankhamun
A British-led team found Thutmose II's tomb near Luxor in 2022.
The most common surname for NZ babies born last year revealed
Singh secured the top spot for the seventh year in a row.
Entain NZ leaders resign
Two of the biggest names in New Zealand racing and wagering industry have resigned.
Trump car tariff threat puts pressure on stock markets
Global stocks were under pressure after Trump broadened his tariff threats.
‘We are not affiliated’: Meghan Markle’s relaunched lifestyle venture disputed by NY clothing brand
Mark Kolski, its founder, vowed to 'continue As Ever'.
Revealed: Airline introduces world-class menu from top Kiwi chef
Well-known local ingredients are showcased in the menu.
They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know
The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.
Using bull kelp to make art: Five questions with Heidi Brickell
'Making art – in the most authentic way – I can’t explain the joyfulness it gives me.'
Ardern’s three-year child poverty reduction targets not met
The Government says it's an ongoing challenge.
‘Ready to release’: Hamas official on next steps in Gaza truce
Hamas is ready to release all hostages in one batch during the second phase.
The Brutalist director says he’s made ‘zero dollars’ from Oscar-nominated film
Corbet claims many award-nominated filmmakers this year 'can’t pay their rent'.
'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogs
New research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.
Person dies overnight in Far North crash
Police were notified at about 10.40pm about the crash.
Landlord with quarter-kilometre downtown tower plans pushes up profit
New leases in 1HY25 were 22.8% above previous contract rents, company said.
How the middle-aged ‘anal retentive’ behind The White Lotus became the unlikely saviour of US TV
Telegraph: Mike White created the hit show after disappointments and a nervous breakdown.
Watch - Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Jenny Shipley; haka in the committee room; call for referendum
Bill proposes replacing Treaty principles with three new ones created by Parliament.
How recent rate cuts could impact your mortgage strategy
Banks are expected to offer more fixed-rate cuts after the Official Cash Rate drop.
Watchdog slams ‘grossly inadequate’ ruling on cop who used belt to ‘reset’ his kids
The officer said he used the belt when other methods of discipline failed.
Waipukurau’s water turned off for five hours: ‘Our community is always at risk’
Mayor Alex Walker says shutdown showed tough call to invest more is the right one.
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Kremlin message to Trump: There’s money to be made in Russia
New York Times: Russia pushes for US business return amid Ukraine war talks with Trump.
‘It’s a joke’: Chaos as riders take wrong turn in cycling race
A pack of cyclists took the wrong exit and completely missed the finish line.
‘Customers have less money’ - SkyCity chief on downgrade of full-year profit
Casino company had to spend more money than anticipated in Australia, CEO says.
‘Be with Putin or be with peace’: Zelenskyy issues plea before key US meeting
Trump called Zelenskyy a 'dictator', echoing Kremlin views and shocking Europe.
Harbour rescue: Two injured after boat capsizes
Both were wearing lifejackets and were well-prepared.
Is saying ‘ladies and gentlemen’ offensive?
Folk dancers are aiming for more gender inclusivity in traditional performances.
Is saying ‘ladies and gentlemen’ offensive?
Folk dancers are aiming for more gender inclusivity in traditional performances.
Firefighters among five taken to hospital after collapse while erecting portable home
Those injured had been erecting a structure on private land next door to the fire station.
Winston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey Young
Winston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race.
Netsafe’s tech ties spark calls for independent regulator
Online safety campaigners say Netsafe is too close to the big tech.
SH3 closed: Person ejected after van hits tree
The crash involved a van hitting a tree near Maraetaua and Pukenui Rds.
NZ glaciers shrink by 29% as climate report reveals alarming trend
Shrinking glaciers make it harder and more dangerous to access mountain peaks.
Firefighters discover cannabis while battling blaze in vacant house
Five fire trucks were sent to tackle the blaze.
‘Miracle we’re alive’: Couple wake screaming as car ploughs into house
Walls in the homes crumbled as the car barrelled into two properties.
Opinion: Why our digital age is blinding the next generation
Myopia cases tripled globally from 1990 to 2023, alarming experts worldwide.
Auckland Airport profit up despite challenges
Auckland Airport's underlying profit flat, but it had its busiest day since before Covid.
Watch: Phillips takes stunning catch in win over Pakistan
Black Caps all-rounder Glenn Phillips has done it again.
Air NZ profit down, $100m share buy-back announced
Engine issues impact airline as domestic demand slumps too.
SkyCity group profit down 73%
Casino, entertainment and hotel giant explains how market treated it.
Hollywood duo selling their NZ bolt-hole - ‘they spent crazy money on this property’
Agent is courting Kiwi country superstar Kaylee Bell as a potential buyer.
‘A blameless life’: Teacher supplied drugs to teens, sought to avoid conviction
'He was well-liked and respected in the community, or was until this happened.'
The run-down, leaky Ponsonby villa that scared off every other buyer
Peter and Robyn Fuller snapped up the relocated home and turned it into something amazing.
'Tend not to watch a lot': Fantasy pulled Dan Carter back into the game he loves
Super Rugby Pacific Fantasy has its best endorsement yet.
Spark and Microsoft ink NZ’s ‘largest-ever Microsoft public cloud partnership’
Around half of the telco's staff will get Microsoft's gen AI.
Hamilton Arts Festival ready to make some noise in town
Over 800 artists – including local reggae band Katchafire – will come to Hamilton.
Apple confirms low-cost, souped-up iPhone 16e: NZ pricing and availability
The rumours were true. AI-capable phone is cheap - but not as cheap as its predecessor.
Mortgage wars heat up as another major bank offers under 5%
Banks have responded quickly to the Reserve Bank's latest OCR cut.