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Brisbane coach left seeing red
Mariners coach Warren Moon takes a swipe at his former team after his rival counterpart, Michael Valkanis, was shown a red card.

Why Australia has backed two spinners with one wicket between them for T20 World Cup
Australia have named their 15-man squad after missing the semi-finals of the past two tournaments.

Why don’t Aussie sporting crowds sing like the Brits do? Blame the Beatles
We’ve borrowed so much from British sporting culture – but their fans sing with gusto, and we’re so sheepish in comparison.

Driver in Levin crash facing multiple charges
A man is facing a number of charges following a crash in Levin just before midnight.

NZTA portal for making online payments down
An NZTA spokesperson said at lunchtime Thursday that work was under way to try to fix the problem.

Caution advised as some third party travel booking services 'price gouging' customers
A Dunedin woman is urging people to check they are not booking flights through a third-party agency, after her elderly mother paid far more on flights from Wellington.

Five injured in three-vehicle crash near Queenstown
“One patient in moderate condition and four in minor condition,” a Hato Hone St John spokesperson said.

15 South Island places you’ve likely visited and the stories beneath them
The South Island’s history is key to the economic development of all of New Zealand. After visits from several European nations, agricultural opportunities inspired rapid growth and migration. Today, tourism and wine are equally important.

'Outrageous and illegal' : UNRWA slams Israel for cutting off its water, comms and electric in Gaza

Six Flags Opens the Tallest, Fastest and Longest Roller Coaster in the World

I traveled to 13 countries in 2025. This small island nation surprised me the most.

Coinbase’s Base faces builder backlash over creator coin push

Trump Is Promising That the U.S. Will Return to the Moon. Does That Really Make Little-Known SIDU Stock a Buy?

Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration

Towel shortage at Waikato Hospital leaves elderly patient unable to shower
The shortage affected the Older Persons and Rehabilitation ward.

'Well behaved': Police, St John report quiet night as Kiwis celebrate New Year
St John compared the night to a busy Saturday, while police helped evacuate Twisted Frequency festivalgoers from a rising river.

It’s not just the pitch: Why Ashes batters are having a nightmare
For all the talk about the state of the pitches, the work of the bowlers has been just as telling.

Tussle in the tunnel: Police step in after Roar coach sees red
Police were called to the tunnel as a fiery New Year’s Eve clash between the Roar and Mariners boiled over, leaving former coach Warren Moon fuming at his old club.

Cries for help heard near Dunedin walking track, search underway
Police want to hear from anyone who may have heard someone calling for help this morning near the Mackie Dackie track off Flagstaff-Whare Flat Road.

Hundreds of homes and businesses still without power after storm
Repair crews are working to try reconnect the North Island properties.

Why ‘Otago’ has been wiped from the Super Smash
Volts and Sparks rebrand for the men’s and women’s Super Smash aims to better reflect ‘wider regional identity’, including Southland.

Parakai Springs renamed Kaipatiki Hot Springs as new era begins
One of Kaipara’s most iconic landmarks has a new name and future direction.

'I want to sit down with her': Cancer patient demands meeting with Nicola Willis
An Auckland woman who is self-funding treatment for her rare, aggressive breast cancer is fed up after years of asking the government to fund a "life-saving" medicine for more patients.

New schools opening in 2026
Two new primary schools are scheduled to open at the start of 2026 - one in Christchurch and the other in Auckland.