New Zealand Top Stories
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 08:54:43 GMTNZ NBL: Auckland Huskies control their own destiny for last finals berth
Auckland Huskies make it five straight wins in NBL after going 2-0 on their away doubleheader to move closer to finals spot.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 08:30:00 GMTThe Block NZ: Trouble in paradise in family bathroom week
Great family bathroom reveal marred by winners' "total breakdown in communication" that sees the new recruit pack her bags.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 08:29:09 GMTGlobal cyber attack hits 11 Kiwi schools using Kaseya systems
Cambridge's St Peter's school is among the group that have fallen victim to a global ransomware attack.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 08:00:00 GMTSophie: A Murder in West Cork: A cut above Netflix's usual true crime tales
REVIEW: What makes this series come alive is the commitment to fleshing out the characters and letting them tell their stories in their own words.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 07:50:32 GMTANZ Premiership: Tactix stay in finals hunt with comfortable win over Pulse
After a horrible start to the ANZ Premiership, the Tactix are finally playing to their potential and are right in the finals hunt.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 07:49:33 GMT17 people dead after Philippine military plane crashes, 40 rescued
A Philippine air force C-130 aircraft carrying troops crashed in a southern province after missing the runway Sunday.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 07:38:20 GMTSeal storms the field during football game in Dunedin
A group of Dunedin players were greeted by an unexpected spectator when a seal decided to get up-and-close with the beautiful game.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 07:27:57 GMTMichael Hill thieves likely made off with $100k in jewellery and watches
An employee said robbers had targetted larger chains and watches, and taken personal items from staff.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 06:54:00 GMTFour small schools combine to perform at regional kapa haka festival for the first time
The Māori immersion school students were proud to finally get to represent their whanau and iwi at a kapa haka festival in Feilding on Saturday
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 06:40:15 GMTFlatbread factory continues to keep neighbours awake despite months of complaints
Neighbours of the flatbread factory have been locked in a battle with its owners and the local council over their right to a decent night’s sleep for over a year.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 06:27:36 GMTNew Plymouth district plan hearings begin on Monday
A number of organisations will speak at the first hearing on the proposed New Plymouth district plan this week.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:54:29 GMTANZ Premiership: Mystics sweep Stars to move closer to grand final berth
Mystics make it three victories over their Auckland rivals in 2021 and all but lock up top spot and a place in the grand final.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:51:14 GMTQueens Park go back-to-back for first time in club's 64-year history
It was a big night of celebrations on Saturday night when the Queens Park Football Club went back to back for the first time in Southland's Donald Gray Cup competition.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:31:04 GMTCar crashes into fuel pump at Palmerston North petrol station
A church congregation was shocked when their Sunday sermon was interrupted by a car crashing into the petrol station next door.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:21:37 GMTTrans-Tasman travel: Prepare to be stuck 'for weeks' if you travel under re-opened bubble, expert says
An epidemiologist says those planning a trip will have to 'suck it up' if new outbreaks occur, and warns travellers to be prepared to spend weeks stuck.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:21:13 GMTIndependence Day show and run a mid winter delight for US car buffs
The owners of 90 American vehicles of all descriptions came together in Timaru.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:13:07 GMTNBA playoffs: Milwaukee Bucks headed to finals for first time since 1974
A near half-century wait for playoff basketball is over for a team who won their first title in just their third year.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:12:15 GMTSchools celebrate Matariki with festival in Waimate
Hundreds of Waimate school students celebrated Matariki on Friday.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:08:14 GMTMan dies in New Plymouth after falling down bank
A man has died after falling down a bank in the New Plymouth suburb of Marfell.
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:03:37 GMTMore transparency needed in local government, says MP
How many houses they own, what businesses or trusts they are involved in, and who they are getting paid by, may all be public information about your local government representatives.