New Zealand Top Stories
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:50:31 GMTANZ Premiership: Waikato-BOP Magic begin Bassett era with win over Northern Mystics
The Magic took an early lead in their ANZ Premiership opener and never fell behind thereafter, despite the repeated efforts of the Mystics.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:40:01 GMTChristchurch summit calls for public to call shots on New Zealand's climate action
Aotearoa Climate Emergency wants a Government-backed citizens’ assembly to help drive decision-making on climate change.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:38:07 GMTMickey Guyton shares how the ACM awards will address inclusivity after the Morgan Wallen scandal
The Academy of Country Music announced in February that Morgan Wallen would not be allowed to take part in this year's award show.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:30:00 GMTPopstars: The performance that had Kimbra dancing in her seat
He sings along to Britney, and reckons Tiger King stole his look, but this Wellington hairdresser blew the panellists away with a song about his mum.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:28:11 GMTCrews remain on scene of Mid-Canterbury haystack fire
There are light winds in the area and crews are continuing to let the blaze burn down and out.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:23:25 GMTGwen Stefani recreates her iconic 'don't speak' look with a sweet nod to Blake Shelton
On TikTok, Gwen Stefani showed off the polka dot dress she donned in her "Don't Speak" video, but paired it with a new accessory, courtesy of Blake Shelton.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:12:52 GMTHarry Potter's Helen McCrory dead at 52 after cancer battle
In a social media post, actor Damian Lewis confirmed his wife, Harry Potter actress Helen McCrory, had passed away peacefully at home.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:05:48 GMTRed zone roulette - how a bubble flight to Sydney took a surprising twist
I was a green zone passenger on a bubble flight to Sydney. So why did I get ushered through a "red zone" door by Australian Border Force?
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:04:17 GMTThree key failures led to boil water notice after six dead animals found in Akaroa's water reservoir
A litany of errors led to six dead animals ending up in Akaroa’s drinking water reservoir, forcing residents to boil supplies for more than a month.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:00:00 GMTRugby Southland staff remains focused on return to traditional home
Two years have passed since Rugby Southland staff were shifted out of their offices at Rugby Park, but the organisation remains 'fully focused' on a return to their traditional home.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:59:03 GMTKim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner’s twinning outfits will have you doing a double take
Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner had an unplanned twinning moment. Scroll to see their matching outfits.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:58:42 GMTTrans-Tasman bubble in pictures: Families reunited in New Zealand airports after Australian flights
Stuff visual journalists captured the special moments of reunion on the first day of the trans-Tasman travel bubble.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:47:40 GMTTears, laughter and heartbreak as first Australian passengers arrive in Christchurch
There were tears and laughter in Christchurch on the first day of the trans-Tasman bubble. But for one grieving family, the opening of borders came too late.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:45:33 GMTJimmy Kimmel set to host star-studded livestream-a-thon for great cause
Jon Stewart, Paul Rudd, Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews and more stars will join Jimmy Kimmel in hopes of raising funds for NEXT for AUTISM.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:35:11 GMTTaylor Swift sets the record straight on rumors her cat Meredith is missing
After fans joked that Taylor Swift's cat Meredith was missing, the singer took to social media to explain her absence...but some people think Taylor's dropping clues about her next album.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:15:00 GMTVegas: Smart direction, impressive cast keep TVNZ's new Kiwi drama on the boil
REVIEW: While the script can be a little too on the nose and the dialogue occasionally clunky, it all builds to a satisfying opening finale.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:11:56 GMTMan who stabbed two revellers during Queenstown street brawl claims self-defence
Jack Harrington stabbed one man four times and another once during a late-night fight in Queenstown, but claimed at his trial he was acting in self-defence.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:10:00 GMTNeon's Mare of Easttown, Sky Go's Made For Love among great shows to stream
Kate Winslet plays a troubled small-town detective, while a new US black comedy is the latest to dive into the hot topic of tech-assisted love.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMTMan goes on trial for sexual abuse and kidnapping in New Plymouth
A man accused of sexually abusing and kidnapping a woman has gone on trial in New Plymouth.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:55:02 GMTRefugee barber gives back to welcoming community with free-haircut festival
Palmerston North gave Tammam Tamim's family a new life after they fled Syria; he says gathering 21 barbers to offer free haircuts is a small way of saying thanks.