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Truckies call for tougher rules on unsafe vehicles
The trucking industry is urging the government to grant stronger powers to impound unsafe vehicles.

Revealed: This is the Master Builders’ House of the Year
Two Queenstown locations were among the big winners.

'Sorry about the whole Covid thing': Tool apologise with catalogue deep-dive in Auckland
Review - The US progressive rock unit opened their New Zealand tour with an enthralling two-hour show that included a few classics.

Why does NZ keep disappearing from world maps?
Has anyone ever asked you whether New Zealand is part of Australia?

France cancel out Wallabies prop’s wondrous score to tie Paris test
Follow live coverage as France host the Wallabies at the Stade de France in Paris.

Jasmine Donaldson discharged without conviction for New Year's Day crash that killed Jade Richards
Jade Richards' family told the court they never heard remorse from Jasmine Donaldson, as the 20-year-old avoided a conviction in the crash that killed her friend.

‘Something out of a movie’: All Black receives World Rugby award
All Blacks lock Fabian Holland has been named World Rugby’s breakthrough player of the year for 2025.

Main road of Rakaia blocked in crash
NZTA advised motorists to follow the directions given by traffic controllers on-site.

Adult died after being hit by vehicle in driveway
Police have confirmed the victim who was struck by a vehicle in a Matamata driveway was not a child.

World strikes climate deal but fails to agree to a roadmap away from fossil fuels after contentious, chaotic summit

At least 18 Palestinians killed in latest clashes in Gaza

Two reportedly killed as Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Hawaiian waka makes historic return to NZ
A Hawaiian waka will be on display for people to see at Mangonui's main wharf in Northland.

Dominant New Zealand crush Wales in Cardiff
New Zealand maintain seven decades of dominance against Wales with a 52-26 victory at the Principality Stadium.

Former England great: I cannot take this stupid team seriously
OPINION: The batsmen threw away a winning position yet again, and that made the bowlers look average, writes Geoffrey Boycott.

Watch: Baby penguin wiggles into the world — cuteness overload guaranteed
It’s not every day you get to see a tiny superhero break out of their very first obstacle.

Bullied contestant gets payback by capturing Miss Universe crown
It was a dramatic victory for Miss Mexico, who was at the centre of pageant controversy when standing up to public bullying from one of the hosts.

Mediawatch: Angst over EVs blows up in headlines
EV uptake boomed with incentives in place, but this week, the government made traditional cars cheaper instead.

Australia v France live updates: Wallabies look to end year on a high
Live updates of the rugby test between the Wallabies and France in Paris.

17 people injured in SH1 crash
Motorists have been told to expect delays after the crash near Rakaia.

Seafood industry hits back at protesters
Seafood New Zealand says claims from commercial fishing is allowed in two of 12 new High Protection Areas is misleading.

Early morning crash into pole leaves occupants with serious injuries
The crash happened just after 2.30am on Sunday morning.

'Harmonious' meeting between Merz, Lula despite Belém controversy

Koura research to focus on Parininihi Marine Reserve
Craypots will be placed at 50 locations inside the reserve and a further 50 points outside it.