New Zealand Top Stories
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:31:53 GMTInside Dustin Diamond's final moments before his death
Roger Paul, the rep for the late Dustin Diamond, opened up to E! News about the Saved By the Bell star's final moments: "He always tried to stay positive towards the end and make people laugh."
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:29:57 GMTMyanmar's military plans new election in a year, after fraud probe
The military has declared it will hold power for a year, then hold elections to form a new government.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:23:44 GMTSearch for missing light plane and pilot in central Otago
A rescue operation has been launched after an emergency beacon was set off.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:00:14 GMTTwo people killed in North Island crashes
A person has died in a two-vehicle crash in Waikato, while another was killed in a collision north of Auckland.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:53:56 GMTBillionaire Mark Cuban thanks Reddit users for 'taking on Wall Street'
Cuban encouraged people to hold on to their GameStop shares, predicting that institutional funds would jump back in for a second round of shorting the retailer.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:41:40 GMTOne person dead after crash on SH1 in Pohuehue
The two-car crash left one person dead and another injured.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:18:42 GMTAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez shares she's a sexual assault survivor
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opened up publicly about being a sexual assault survivor while sharing her story from when rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol in January.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:07:19 GMTWatch Michael B. Jordan become the ultimate Alexa fantasy in 2021 Super Bowl commercial
In a new Super Bowl LV commercial, Michael B. Jordan stars as a human-shaped Alexa, satisfying one woman’s every household need. Scroll on to see the mesmerizing daydream.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMTCawthron Institute's next top dog announced
New Zealand's largest independent scientific organisation has found its next chief executive, a man with over 30 years of experience in marine science and seafood.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:56:31 GMTMan learning how to smile and blink again, six months after rare face and hands transplant
"I knew it would be baby steps all the way," US man says, as he adjusts to life half a year on from his simultaneous face and double hand transplant.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:53:54 GMTChristina Perri shares how her family is 'healing' 2 months after loss of baby girl
Just over two months after Christina Perri announced the loss of her baby girl, the "A Thousand Years" singer shared an update on her family. Scroll on for her message to fans.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:22:42 GMTWellington City Council reveals $40 million plan to upgrade central city wastewater pipes
The plans involve constructing two large new pipes so water can be diverted should existing pipes fail.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:16:30 GMTHealth Minister Andrew Little hints at more funding for cancer, but makes no promises
Andrew Little suggests more money could be coming for cancer care, but made no promises.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:58:35 GMTWatch the first trailer for Peacock's Punky Brewster revival
Check out Soleil Moon Frye and Freddie Prinze Jr. in the just-released teaser.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:56:45 GMT'I just feel like crying': Luxury department store David Jones employee devastated by decision to close
"I loved it as a customer and now I love it as an employee. There are no other luxury department stores like it in Wellington."
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:56:16 GMTHigh levels of lead in Dunedin water samples first picked up six months ago
The first test showing elevated lead levels in Waikouaiti was received in August last year, says Dunedin City Council.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:49:59 GMTNo travel, but boat sellers see skyrocketing demand
With international travel off the cards, a boat seller says they are struggling to keep up with skyrocketing demand.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:44:29 GMTThe Longest Yard: Adam Sandler's botched Burt Reynolds remake lands on Netflix
REVIEW: Sandler fans will love it, but for others, their enjoyment will depend on how funny they find the use of the old "football in the crotch" gag.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:44:27 GMTLeBron James speaks out after heckler gets ejected from NBA game
After back-and-forth with a courtside heckler at his game on Feb. 1, LeBron James addressed the situation with the woman he called "Courtside Karen" and weighed in on her being kicked out.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:37:51 GMTFirefighters called to out of control burn off in Te Anau
A controlled burn off that got out of hand took Te Anau firefighters just over an hour to put out on Wednesday.