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Child 'momentarily unsupervised' before septic tank death
Coroner Ruth Thomas said 'buckets, drains, ponds' and other water near homes and farms are a leading cause of pre-schoolers drowning.

KiwiSaver withdrawal: Looming redundancy, separation not good enough reasons
KiwiSaver providers say is there is likely to be a significant number of people confused about when they can tap into their investments.

Fifa World Cup: Spain v Saudi Arabia live updates, Group H clash in Atlanta
Spain search for their first win of the 2026 Fifa World Cup against Saudi Arabia.

All Blacks squad naming: Who will Dave Rennie select for July tests?
New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is expected launch his tenure by introducing several fresh faces into the 34-man squad in Feilding at midday on Monday.

Nobel Peace Prize winner triumphs at Ethiopian polls but fears grow of new conflict

Once crowned one of NZ's best homes, this lakefront estate is for sale — and it won't come cheap
The five-bedroom home in Drift Bay, near Queenstown, spans almost 900m² and enjoys uninterrupted views across Lake Wakatipu.

It’s been five years since you’ve been able to fly like this to the Gold Coast
As the only airline offering business class between Auckland and the Gold Coast, Qantas is pitching to the more than 7000 of those Kiwis coming for business, and those who want to cross the ditch in style.

Child drowned within minutes after being left near open septic tank
The three-year-old boy fell into the septic tank while his grandfather was preparing to fix its broken lid.

Zanzibar travel guide: Best things to do, where to stay and top tips for visitors

A top NATO commander says cheap drones are breaking the West's old air-defense playbook

France bans some outdoor drinking as heat wave threatens Europe

IDF, Shin Bet expose Turkey-based Hamas terrorists carrying out 'military action' against Israel

Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.

Football: Fearless All Whites seek new level against Egypt
The history-chasing All Whites need to reach another level in second Football World Cup clash.

PM Christopher Luxon's public sector targets: The hits and misses in latest update
Four of the government's nine key targets risk not being met, the latest update shows.

All Whites chasing historic World Cup win against Salah’s Egypt
New Zealand target a breakthrough victory at BC Place but face a world-class attack spearhead by the Liverpool legend.

The All Whites rose to the occasion against Iran. Now they have an even bigger match
ANALYSIS: The match against Egypt in Vancouver is arguably the biggest New Zealand’s national men’s football team has ever played.

Nigerian twins Taiwo and Kehinde marry... Taiwo and Kehinde

France bans outdoor drinking amid heat alert

Woman struck by lightening in Poland as region hit by storms, flooding

Turkey bans online reports and activism critical of July NATO summit

Where this Queenstown hostel manager gets the best tips for his holidays
This week we talk to Stephen Bradley, new GM of LyLo Queenstown, he's a known Southern hospitality leader who also has a background in television.

Why I want Winston Peters to star in my burlesque show
Every year I think of ideas to bring magic to the Christmas season. And I want Winnie dipped in glitter and dancing the can-can.

National steals KiwiSaver crown
OPINION: Nationals announcement of campaigning for KiwiSaver to be compulsory from birth, with a baby boost of $1500, parental leave top ups and employer contributions continuing for those working past age 65 is a very big deal, Sam Stubbs says.

Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.

These 5 Beaches Are the Quietest in the World, New Study Finds

Matt Henry has record haul as Blackcaps crush England by 253 runs in 2nd test
New Zealand won The Oval test by 253 runs after routing England for 209 just 48 minutes into the fifth and final day Sunday.

All three England keepers played there - Carlisle's role in trio's rise
From west Cumbria to the World Cup, Carlisle is England's goalkeeper factory, with all of Thomas Tuchel's goalkeepers passing through the club.