New Zealand Top Stories
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:23:11 GMTCovid-19: Pelican Club cluster grows to ten as New Year's cases begin to emerge
The number of cases linked to an Auckland brothel continues to grow.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:34:42 GMTCovid-19: Travellers from Australia shut out of next MIQ room release
About 1250 managed isolation rooms in March and April are set to go on offer, but anyone coming from Australia is already locked out.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:15:00 GMTLivestream: FFA Cup quarterfinal - Wellington Phoenix Men v Melbourne City
Ufuk Talay's struggling side switch focus to the FFA Cup as it reaches the business end.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:02:22 GMTDriver sought following incident which hospitalised a pedestrian
Police are looking for a driver involved in an incident in which a pedestrian was hurt in Wairarapa.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:00:00 GMTAnother hot one for Taranaki
Afternoon temperatures of 25.2 degrees Celsius were recorded at Brooklands Zoo in New Plymouth.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:59:32 GMTWellington Phoenix trio miss FFA Cup quarterfinal after 'inconsistent' Covid-19 tests
Three players were ruled out of Wednesday’s FFA Cup quarterfinal against Melbourne City after returning 'inconsistent' rapid antigen tests for Covid-19.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:39:13 GMTMissing 14-year-old boy found
A 14-year-old boy who went missing from his Southgate home on Wednesday afternoon home has been found.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:23:16 GMTStay Close: Star power makes Harlan Corben's latest Netflix thriller a must see
REVIEW: Powered by terrific turns by James Nesbitt and Cush Jumbo, this weaves a trio of seemingly disparate storylines into a compelling narrative.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:20:40 GMTChild dies in a water-related incident near Murupara
Emergency services and a helicopter were sent to a remote location in Whirinaki Forest Park after reports of an incident involving a child at Mangamate Falls.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:39:05 GMTNew year, new team: George Bennett gears up for 2022 with race in New Zealand
The UAE Team Emirates rider will use this week's New Zealand Cycle Classic as crucial preparation for one of his new team's major goals.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:35:00 GMTNightmare Alley, Spencer, Licorice Pizza among January's must-see movies
Guillermo del Toro and Paul Thomas Anderson have new movies, while Will Smith and Kristen Stewart are earning plaudits aplenty for their latest roles.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:30:00 GMTBoyhood: Richard Linklater's audacious, ultimate coming-of-age tale hits Netflix
REVIEW: The culmination of 12 years' filming, it brought together tropes and ideas from his back catalogue, resulting in a clever, compelling watch.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:12:14 GMTDrum and bass comes to Nelson despite festival cancellation
Despite Bay Dream's cancellation, electronic artists such as Netsky and Friction are performing at Traflagar Park for a crowd of excited concertgoers.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:49:58 GMTCrash blocks Pacific Coast Highway, Ōhope
A person is believed to have serious injuries after a multi-vehicle crash blocked a section of Pohutukawa Ave – the Pacific Coast Highway.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:37:54 GMTStrong demand for booster vaccine as 1.2m people become eligible for third shot
Kiwis turned up in big numbers at pharmacies and Covid-19 clinics across the country as 1.2m people became eligible for booster vaccine.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:08:22 GMTPalmerston North has homes for three-quarters of the national average
Palmerston North sits near the middle of the pack for property prices and growth rates.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:01:14 GMTFire breaks out on boat docked at wharf in tourist hotspot
A witness believed about 15 to 20 people had been aboard the boat shortly its engine room was engulfed in flames.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMTWant an 'average' NZ home? You'll need $1 million
House prices increased at fastest rate on record in 2021, CoreLogic says.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMTHall of shame: Five embarrassing New Zealand test cricket showings
OPINION: Six months ago, the Black Caps were top of the world after winning the WTC final. Three tests later, they delivered one of their worst performances.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:59:23 GMTBev Morel winds back the clock as Canterbury double up at NZ Bowls Championships
Bowls legend teams up with Sandra Keith for national pairs title, while another local takes the men's singles crown in Christchurch.