New Zealand Top Stories
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:13:01 GMTAlyssa Healy propels Australia to Women's Cricket World Cup title with stellar 170
Australia opener tons up for second straight match, delivering World Cup final innings for the ages, to set up title win over England.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:07:49 GMTFirst drive review: Kia EV6
After being showered with praise overseas, Kia's striking EV6 has arrived here. How will it measure up on Kiwi roads? We get out first taste.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:48:01 GMTTaranaki Round the Mountain Cycle Classic powers back after two-year absence
Eighty-two riders took on the 130-kilometre course
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:42:31 GMTTeen 'tackled' after fleeing driver hits wall, then police car
A 17-year-old has been arrested after a suspected stolen car crashed into wall amid dramatic scenes in Wellington's Aro Valley.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:42:08 GMTJosh Geary shoots course record to clinch Millbrook Classic title
A blemish-free round featuring eight birdies sees the 37-year-old get his hands on the Sir Bob Charles trophy.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:14:08 GMTThe Kashmir Files: Controversial film's violent scenes means R18 rating well earned
REVIEW: The cinematography is so intense you could almost feel a weight, while a couple of scenes met with a heavy and palpable silence from the audience.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMTWriting With Fire: A sobering, humbling and inspiring tale of incredible bravery
REVIEW: This documentary might not have been the Oscar winner, but it stayed with me and moved me more than almost any other film I saw in 2021.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 06:31:37 GMTTVNZ's Screw, Disney+'s Moon Knight among eight great shows to stream this week
Marvel's latest series is a terrific showscase for the multi-talented Oscar Isaac, while a British dramedy looks at life as a guard in a men's prison.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 06:22:10 GMTMultimillion-dollar skate park on the cards for Wellington
A new $5.6 million park would improve “dire” skate facilities in the capital, as the once-underground sport entrenches itself in the mainstream.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 06:21:40 GMTPulse shooter Aliyah Dunn sinks Magic with last-ditch bomb
Just call Central Pulse shooter Aliyah Dunn clutch.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 06:08:50 GMTRoss Taylor aims to make one last contribution in his final game for New Zealand
He's ready to become a cricket dad instead of a cricketer, but the Black Caps great still has his final bat to come on Monday.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 06:00:00 GMTNew Plymouth fundraiser for Ukraine a sell-out success
It took less than two hours for the Taranaki community to raise $5000 for Ukraine – by clearing out the tables at a bake sale.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 06:00:00 GMTCovid-19 NZ: Cabinet set to decide whether traffic light setting moves from 'red' to 'orange'
ANALYSIS: The peak of the Omicron outbreak has passed, vaccine passes will no longer be mandatory, and the trans-Tasman border will re-open. Could the Covid-19 restrictions be unwound even further?
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:55:03 GMTRangi Ruru, Hamilton BHS capture under-18 eights titles at Maadi Cup regatta
Rangi Ruru Girls’ School capped a dominant big boat display at the NZ secondary school rowing regatta in the best way possible.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:47:36 GMTFree Covid-19 healthcare message may not be reaching all, community providers say
The Government has put nearly $1 billion towards community healthcare for those with Covid-19, but not everyone is aware Covid-related GP appointments are free.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:45:40 GMTFinal 1080 drop leaves forest park's future uncertain
Bovine tuberculosis eradication in Aorangi Forest Park has been so successful, possum poisoning operations may end, leaving it vulnerable to pests.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:39:28 GMTChiefs pip fast-finishing Hurricanes 30-29 in Super Rugby Pacific thriller
Josh Ioane sends a reminder of his class, before his replacement then produces the knockout blow against the hosts in Wellington.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:31:00 GMT'We ran out of legs': Phoenix rocked by second-half onslaught in six-goal defeat
Coach Ufuk Talay thought his team was unlucky not to be leading Melbourne City at halftime. They went on to concede five goals in the second half.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:17:37 GMTLoose chips have damaged dozens of cars on Transmission Gully
At least 40 drivers on the new billion-dollar motorway have reported chip damage, prompting a call to double following distances.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 GMTHadyn Jones wishes his kids gave him a fair go at the tasty cheese
"Tasty cheese is like gold these days, I’ve started hiding it around the fridge so the kids can’t get it."