NZCity NewsLinks -

All Links

17 Aug 2025

Search

Extra firefighters called in to house fire in Palmerston North
The Main Street house was "well invilved" when fire crews arrived.

Watch: Risky overtake nearly causes head-on crash near Whakapapa Village
A shuttle driver captured a frightening near miss on the road to Whakapapa Village, after a risky overtake almost caused a head-on crash with passengers onboard.

Otago spoil All Blacks hooker’s return for Wellington in 87-point NPC thriller
Follow live coverage as Wellington host Otago at Porirua Park in round three of the National Provincial Championship.

'A stain on each member of this gov't': Israel braces for nationwide day of protest over hostages

Why did All Blacks flatter to deceive against Pumas in Cordoba?
After what unfolded during the win over the Pumas in Cordoba, it's difficult to be convinced the All Blacks are operating near maximum capacity.

Robertson edges out O'Sullivan to claim Saudi title
Neil Robertson beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-9 in a classic encounter to claim the Saudi Arabia Masters title in Jeddah.

Brighton fan dies after falling ill at Fulham game
A Brighton fan dies after becoming unwell during the second half of the club's opening Premier League game of the season against Fulham.

A family at war and accusations of poisoning leave tycoon's body in limbo for 12 years
After a long and bitter legal battle splitting his family, Harry Roy Veevers is yet to rest in peace.

Derelict fortress transformed into Ł3m party island
Mike Conner hopes the island's next owner will make the most of it to bring more tourists to Wales.

Cooper defends Palestine Action ban again as 60 more face charges
She writes in the Observer that the group is more than "a regular protest group known for occasional stunts".

US halts visitor visas used for medical trips from Gaza
The State Department announcement came after a right-wing activist criticised the programme.

Warriors pair to face NRLW judiciary after being sent off in loss to Raiders
Forward Matekino Gray and centre Tysha Ikenasio were both given their marching orders in the first half of the home defeat in Hamilton.

David Tamihere feeling ‘optimistic’ ahead of Supreme Court appeal
On Monday, convicted double murderer David Tamihere will argue that his convictions should be quashed.

Waikato v Counties Manukau – NPC round three
Follow live coverage as Waikato host Counties Manukau at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton in round three of the National Provincial Championship.

Israel announces mass relocation of Palestinians to Southern Gaza ahead of new offensive

Uruguay suspends agreement with Hebrew University, citing latest Gaza City occupation plan

Serbia ruling party offices set on fire in protests

'Back with a bang!' - Hodgkinson wins 800m in world lead time
Keely Hodgkinson makes a triumphant return from a hamstring injury with a new world lead time of 1.54.74 to win the women's 800m race at the Diamond League event in Silesia, Poland.

Newcastle need striker but is there any way back for Isak after chant?
Newcastle United fans made themselves clear about Alexander Isak after their side's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa - is there any way back?

'What next?' - Itauma blows away Whyte in one round
Moses Itauma needs less than two minutes to emphatically stop Dillian Whyte and further strengthen his credentials as the next heavyweight star.

Beyond chow mein: Can a new wave of restaurants help China win hearts?
As an authoritarian China tries other forms of soft power, a sumptuous table may be a useful draw.

Serbia ruling party offices set on fire in protests
Russia's foreign ministry shores up the beleaguered president, saying it won't 'remain unresponsive' to Serbia's protests.

The Papers: 'Putin demands land for peace' and 'war on motorists'
Global reaction to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's Alaska summit features prominently on Sunday's papers.