NZCity NewsLinks

All Links

14 Sep 2026

Search

'We could have saved more': Vanuatu MP criticises 30-hour search delay after ferry sinking
More than 30 people still missing and one body found, Vanuatu’s government says

'If information was given out, we could have saved more lives' says Vanuatu MP
A Vanuatu MP says it took more than 30 hours for a search involving boats to begin after an inter-island ferry sank in rough seas.

South Africa cap series victory over New Zealand with win in Baltimore
South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in Baltimore.

Afghan woman deported from US in first use of 'alien terrorist' court
The legal US resident was never charged with a crime, but was deported due to her family links to terrorism.

Five night sky events to look out for this autumn
From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky.

Watch: Fantasia on British Sea-Songs at the Last Night of the Proms
Sir Henry Wood composed the melody for the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1905.

Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine's 2024 incursion
Officials say more than 300 Russians remain missing after the 2024 Kursk offensive, but no-one really knows the true figure.

Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters
Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.

Drag Race co-creator fears for queer representation after BBC drops show
The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.

Critics celebrate Céline Dion's 'high-stakes' comeback show in Paris
The iconic Canadian singer kicked off her long-awaited comeback show in Paris on Saturday, after a six-year hiatus due to health issues.

Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina demonstrates why she is the best women's player in the world by beating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.

Trump's comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the Atlantic
Nobody could have predicted that today's main global headline would be Trump's desire to see a unified Ireland.

ACT unveils party list, Paul Henry could enter Parliament on current polling
Based on his spot on the list, the veteran broadcaster is likely to enter Parliament next term.

Norris' real opportunity after coming from nowhere with 'masterpiece' lap
McLaren do not have the fastest car at the Spanish Grand Prix but with overtaking expected to be difficult, pole man Lando Norris has a chance of another win.

'Today the game was unprotected' - Arteta fumes but Arsenal survive
Arsenal produced a gritty 2-0 win against Sunderland, but Mikel Arteta fumed about the penalty that could have cost his side a result.

Tom Felton: I'm so excited to see Rupert Grint play Ron Weasley again
Tom Felton talks about taking on Broadway, Rupert Grint following his footsteps and a new Harry Potter generation.

The Papers: 'Nigel hits the jackpot' and 'Dark day for democracy'
Almost every paper on Sunday leads on a record-breaking double donation of £72m to Reform UK.

They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets
Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.

Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them?
Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.

Student loan terms to be made clearer in England
Changes will spell out that governments can change rules and that career choices affect repayments.