New Zealand Top Stories
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:54:05 GMTNPC: Rampant Wellington thrash Auckland 54-19 to secure berth in final
Wellington's defence was immense. And they scored 8 tries. It was a miserable night for Auckland.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:20:30 GMTValerie Adams: More Than Gold: Why this Kiwi sports doco is the real deal
REVIEW: This is a beautifully well-constructed, modest, intelligent and illuminating film that you will be very happy you took the time to see.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:44:05 GMTLive: Wellington vs Auckland - NPC semifinal
Wellington book NPC final spot after thrashing old foes Auckland at Sky Stadium.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:32:26 GMTDeadlock sees name pulled from a basket for Grey district council ward
A race for a Grey District council seat went to the wire - but winner Kate Kennedy says she would have preferred to win by “rock, paper, scissors”.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:30:00 GMTPilot Asian perinatal support programme sees more new parents helped in Waitematā
A programme launched in January has seen an increase in perinatal mental health referrals for people of Asian background in the Waitematā region.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:19:29 GMTWho is Dunedin's new mayor Jules Radich, the man with a plan?
A businessman, a coach, a motorcyclist, a father - now Jules Radich is mayor of Dunedin.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:05:05 GMT'He's a predator': Survivor of sexual abuse by social media influencer speaks
One survivor who was sexually violated by a social media influencer says he still wakes up reliving the ordeal.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:02:24 GMTFrom whitebait and wine to Westland's mayoralty - Helen Lash says she's a 'worker'
The new Westland mayor thought she was going to go "stark raving mad" with nothing to do after selling her vineyard. So she decided to run for office.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:57:20 GMTAncient Māori pā site damaged after trees planted illegally on Auckland maunga
A sacred archaeological area of Mt Albert in Auckland has been damaged, after 27 trees were planted on the site illegally.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:55:14 GMTIt's official: final results for Wellington's local elections
Wellington’s special votes landed mayoral candidate Paul Eagle in third place and secured Nīkau Wi Neera's seat in the Māori ward.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:47:02 GMTMan stops 'suspicious' teenager from leaving dairy to allow police to arrive
A teenager squared up to a man blocking him as he tried to leave a dairy, flicking off his cap as he stopped him to let police arrive.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:33:24 GMTNot talking to media was probably a wise move for Auckland's new mayor... this week
Wayne Brown has dodged media interviews in his first week on the job, which has been dominated by meetings with concillors.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:24:12 GMTBatting fireworks propel Pakistan to T20 tri-series title over Black Caps
Black Caps' captain scores his first international half-century in just under a year, but Pakistan big-hitting lifts them to title.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:17:08 GMTContest for RSA president brings back bad memories
The debacle of the Christchurch RSA's defunct Trenches bar and restaurant facility will haunt this weekend's executive elections.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:15:44 GMTGovernment fix-it man Sir Brian Roche to lead defence policy review panel
A high-powered advisory panel headed by Sir Brian Roche will provide "invaluable independent advice" during a major review of NZ’s defence strategy.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:10:10 GMTAaron Gilmore's $500,000 loan solution: Get mum and dad to buy his holiday house
Ex-MP Aaron Gilmore says he's found a way to repay his six-figure debt to his parents. But his mum has other thoughts.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:08:19 GMTFirst drive: Nissan X-Trail ePower
We sample the electrified Nissan X-Trail over in Slovenia ahead of its local arrival.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:04:52 GMTSkeletons, a fossil and thousands of treasures reveal Christchurch history
With each blow of his shovel, Blair McPhee could unearth new treasures at the biggest archaeological dig in New Zealand.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:00:00 GMTWhanganui 'life transforming' dog makes it to NZ Top Dog Competition
Whanganui dog Anya made it to the top 10 in 2022 New Zealand Top Dog competition, beating more than 400 entrants from across New Zealand.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:00:00 GMTCricket squads looking strong again for club season
There has been little change at most of the men’s premier one.