New Zealand Top Stories
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 08:12:55 GMTSophie Devine smashes century in mammoth WBBL partnership for Perth Scorchers
White Ferns captain blasts six sixes in Launceston, as her opening stand with Beth Mooney enters the record books.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 07:25:24 GMTResidents and police shot at, man charged with kidnapping after alleged rampage
Lynore Oakley and her husband were having a relaxing morning in rural Waikanae when a man holding a shotgun walked across their lawn.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 07:00:54 GMTHaydon Paddon and his Hyundai EV take out the inaugural Waimate 50 Horsepower Hill Climb
Kiwi motorsport ace and his ground-breaking all electric Hyundai Kona rally car won their competitive debut on gravel.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 06:49:23 GMTNewborn baby found dead in backyard of Christchurch home
The discovery of the child's body on Saturday night has sparked a significant police investigation, which is being overseen by a senior detective.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 06:43:48 GMTWoman crushed between two cars and police car attacked after boy racers gather in New Plymouth
A woman was crushed between two cars at the gathering.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 06:30:20 GMTLydia Ko shoots 64 in memorable finish to LPGA Tour's BMW Ladies Championship
After an opening round of 73, Ko finishes tied for third in Busan after playing the final 54 holes at 18-under.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 06:25:00 GMTRFDS: TVNZ's charming, compelling, surprisingly emotional Flying Doctors update
REVIEW: It might not have the pie-and-pint simplicity of the original, but lovers of Aussie dramas and medical soaps should definitely check this out.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 06:25:00 GMTNetflix's Locke & Key, Neon's Paula among great shows to stream this week
A popular teen fantasy series returns, while fans of psychological thrillers should definitely check out a new-to-New Zealand Irish example.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 06:17:38 GMTMayor confirms two new cases of Covid-19 in Ōtorohanga, says it was 'inevitable'
Two new community cases were confirmed in the King Country town late on Sunday afternoon, and a testing centre will be open on Monday.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 06:00:09 GMTRoad reopened after two people die in two-vehicle crash in Northland
Two people have died, and three others are hospitalised, following a crash on SH14 in Whangārei.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:52:05 GMTCanterbury councils to look at feasibility of joint unit for building consents
Councils across Canterbury have agreed to fund a study looking at the feasibility of establishing a joint unit to help with consenting processes.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 05:32:41 GMTPlunket Shield: South African speedster Travis Muller rips through former team Wellington
Wickets tumble at the Basin, as the Firebirds fight back after a first innings collapse inspired by a familiar face.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:56:21 GMTMan dies after high-speed drag race crash at Christchurch race track
The car is understood to have hit a concrete wall at Ruapuna Raceway during the first round of the National Drag Racing Championships
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:49:23 GMTRural councillors' video plea asks Te Awamutu to get vaccinated and tested for Covid-19
Te Awamutu has the Waikato's largest cluster of cases. Leaders are urging people to get tested and vaccinated, but there's frustration and anxiety.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:18:21 GMTTaranaki asked to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Breast Cancer Foundation is asking Taranaki residents to support them next weekend after multiple fundraising events were forced to cancel due to Covid-19.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:17:50 GMTBlenheim's Covid-19 case travelled alone, was picked up at airport by close contact
The testing centre had three lines "constantly flowing" on Sunday as the town got some good news; no more cases.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:11:17 GMTTechnical, Pleasant Point and Temuka get wins in round three of South Canterbury cricket
In the third round of senior South Canterbury cricket Celtic also lost their first game of the season, with Technical and Pleasant Point unbeaten, while Temuka registered their first win.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:04:34 GMTCovid-19: Locations of interest in Delta outbreak - October 24
The Warehouse in Kaikohe and Pakn'Save in Te Awamutu are among the latest locations of interest to be linked to the Delta oubtreak.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:02:26 GMTCan the first ever Aussie bisexual Bachelorette save a dying franchise?
OPINION: First episodes of the Bachelorette Australia breathe fresh life into a franchise that has been giving its dying gasps.
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 03:59:11 GMTCovid-19 outbreak situation report: What happened today, October 24
Interviews are continuing with a person who tested positive in Blenheim, as the country sees 80 new community cases.