New Zealand Top Stories
Sat, 15 May 2021 08:47:47 GMTHundreds attend Palmerston North march to highlight Palestine violence
Anglican minister challenges Christians to get informed and speak up about conflict in Palestine.
Sat, 15 May 2021 08:46:29 GMTChina cancels Mt Everest climbs over fears of Covid-19 from Nepal
China has cancelled dozens of attempts to climb Mt Everest from its side of the world's highest peak because of fears of importing virus cases from neighbouring Nepal.
Sat, 15 May 2021 08:38:39 GMTRailway smoke turns out to be scrub fire
Fire and Emergency have received multiple calls from worried Timaru residents about smoke coming from a railway line Saturday evening.
Sat, 15 May 2021 08:37:57 GMTFirefighters battling 'well involved' fire in apartment building in Auckland
Witness described "massive" flames as firefighters struggle to put out large apartment fire on Auckland's Onehunga Mall.
Sat, 15 May 2021 08:17:48 GMTBeer industry entrepeneurs respond to brewer's racist online rant
Brewing industry leader who worked with man at centre of racist storm said he was not surprised by the online rant, but pleased by the industry response.
Sat, 15 May 2021 08:10:27 GMTRaiders defy Josh Papalii send-off for shoulder charge to the head to pip Bulldogs
Josh Papalii was sent off for a high shot but the Canberra Raiders rallied in a comeback 20-18 win over the Canterbury Bulldogs in Brisbane.
Sat, 15 May 2021 07:55:16 GMTHistoric homestead in South Canterbury goes up in flames
An historic homestead and retreat in South Canterbury has been extensively damaged after going up in flames.
Sat, 15 May 2021 07:08:27 GMTUS joins international effort to de-escalate the intensifying conflict in Gaza
Action comes after Israeli air raid in Gaza City kills seven Palestinians in the deadliest single strike since the battle with militant Hamas rulers erupted.
Sat, 15 May 2021 06:45:00 GMTLive: Crusaders v Brumbies - Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
The visitors were keeping it close until the NZ champions crashed over from a lineout midway through the second half in Christchurch.
Sat, 15 May 2021 06:19:57 GMTCameron Bancroft suggests Australia’s bowlers were aware of ball-tampering
The former test opener's comments are at odds with the Cricket Australia investigation in 2018.
Sat, 15 May 2021 06:16:09 GMTFifty lucky children get to fly over New Zealand during a special flight in Boeing 787-9
The opportunity gave Lilly Kaahu the chance to fly for the first time ever.
Sat, 15 May 2021 05:42:34 GMTTwo seriously injured in South Waikato motorcycle crash, two helicopters called
Two helciopters were called to the crash in South Waikato, on the road between Tīrau and Rotorua.
Sat, 15 May 2021 05:39:20 GMTOne person critically injured in multi-vehicle crash in Auckland
Multiple vehicles were involved in the serious crash on Old North Rd in Auckland's northwest, police say.
Sat, 15 May 2021 05:26:41 GMTThree crews battle Gore slash fire
Crews from Gore, Wyndham and Mataura battled for an hour to get a slash fire under control in Diamond Peak, on Friday night.
Sat, 15 May 2021 05:14:58 GMTUS fuel crunch starts to alleviate after cyberattack closed pipeline
America is “over the hump” on petrol shortages following a ransomware cyberattack that forced a shutdown of the nation’s largest pipeline.
Sat, 15 May 2021 05:10:00 GMTEight classic movies turning 50 this year (and where you can watch them)
1971 gave birth to cinematic droogs, an Oscar-winning turn from Jane Fonda and a young star called Jenny Agutter.
Sat, 15 May 2021 05:10:00 GMTMonkey: The crazy, cult Japanese show that captivated Kiwi kids comes to Netflix
REVIEW: With its eclectic range of “pan-Asian accents”, questionable content and broad acting, it’s a show that would unlikely be commissioned today.
Sat, 15 May 2021 04:41:58 GMTThousands march Auckland's Queen St in support of Palestinians
Aucklanders have taken part in a march along Queen Street to condemn Israeli brutality against Palestinians.
Sat, 15 May 2021 04:01:01 GMTWellington's Terrace Tunnel reopens after person seriously injured in three-car crash
A person in a serious condition was taken to Wellington Hospital and travellers were advised to take other routes.
Sat, 15 May 2021 03:55:14 GMTWellington singer-songwriter Thomas Oliver stepping down from music industry following assault allegations
The Wellington musician and 2016 Silver Scroll award winner has published a second apology while announcing he will be taking a break from the industry.