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Rod Drury awarded knighthood for services to tech
Xero founder Rod Drury has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and technology.

Navy Commodore Andrew Brown awarded in New Year Honours List
Andrew Brown has been recognised for his leadership of New Zealand's response to the grounding and subsequent sinking of HMNZS Manawanui.

‘I see genius in him’: F1 Racing Bulls boss praises Liam Lawson
Racing Bulls Team Principal Alan Permane has some encouraging words for New Zealand driver Liam Lawson.

Watch: Lonely robot’s quest for love at Auckland Airport
Will WALL-E ever find his EVE?

What to expect from power prices in the coming year
Consumer NZ is hopeful that electricity prices will improve in 2026, saying there are some positive signs.

History made as Sydney to Hobart winner overturned after protest
Skipper Jiang Lin has become the first female skipper to win the overall Sydney to Hobart race.

New Zealand opts not to join international statement warning of deteriorating situation in Gaza
The statement describes conditions for civilians as "appalling" as winter approaches.

Northland hero Gordon Pengelly recounts his rescue after yacht capsizes
Gordon Pengelly was on his deck on Tuesday afternoon when he noticed a catamaran sailing past Elizabeth Reef in rough weather.

Traffic chaos in Auckland after serious crash blocks motorway south
Heavy traffic jams extend back down the motorway

A Colombian city swaps iconic horse buggies for electric carriages amid animal welfare concerns

UAE to pull forces out of Yemen as tensions rise with Saudi Arabia

Anderson beats Van Gerwen to reach quarter-finals
Gary Anderson gets the better of long-standing rival Michael van Gerwen to reach the PDC World Championship quarter-finals.

'It's all going right for Arsenal' - can they make it count this time?
Arsenal end 2025 with a statement win and clear at the top of the Premier League - can they make it count this time?

More artists cancel Kennedy Center shows after Trump name change
A jazz group cancels their New Year’s Eve shows at the Washington arts institution, days after a Christmas Eve concert was called off.

'The Wire' actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies aged 71
The American actor had a storied career spanning more than three decades in both TV and film.

Village in Italy welcomes 1st baby in nearly 30 years: Report

China's factory activity returns to growth in December

ManageMyHealth confirms cyber breach
The personal health portal ManageMyHealth has identified a cyber security breach.

Ikea says it will correct errors in te reo Maori signs
The words used featured letters that are not in the Maori alphabet.

16 Maori recognised for 2026 in New Year Honours list
Sixteen Maori have been recognised for 2026, and include Companions, Officers, and Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Watch: Red-hot Melie Kerr signs-off in style from Super Smash
Melie Kerr farewelled the Super Smash with panache - and not without a touch of drama - as the unbeaten Wellington Blaze beat the Northern Brave by 61 runs.

New Year honour reflects the 'resilience, strength, and contributions of refugee communities'
Half a dozen Asian New Zealanders have been recognised for their contributions to the country in the New Year Honours list released today.

Ronan Keating on his New Year's Eve show, resolutions, and Boyzone reunion
Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult.

Police release identity of man who died in Napier crash
Carl Louis Duncan died in hospital after being hit by a car in Napier on Boxing Day.

'Eurostar chaos' and Anthony Joshua's 'mum at his bedside'

Man Utd 'lack quality, fluidity and chances' - and 'expect better'
Manchester United's players "expect better" than drawing 1-1 at home to Wolves, says stand-in captain Lisandro Martinez.