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Katy Perry performs as part of the "Lifetimes Tour" on July 15, 2025, at Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif.

Katy Perry to perform before first 2026 FIFA World Cup game in US

Rappers Future, Lisa and Tyla, singer Anitta, singer/rapper Rema and DJ Sanjoy will be part of the ceremony before the US plays Paraguay.

6:00pm

Aerial view of new vehicles waiting for shipment to overseas market at a port in Shanghai, China Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Business

China says April exports jump 14.1% from a year ago

The data were released just days ahead of a planned meeting next week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.

7:30pm

Many banks offer "bonus" interest rates on savings accounts, if people meet certain criteria, such as making a deposit each month or not withdrawing money.

New Zealand

Is your savings account interest rate as good as you think it is?

New Zealanders are warned to check they're being paid the interest rate they think they are in their savings accounts.

5:06pm

Phoenix women's head coach Bev Priestman.

Football

'All the belief in the world': Phoenix braced for do-or-die encounter

Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman has no doubt her side can perform against Brisbane Roar in their A-League second-leg semifinal.

The Cardiff man stole thousands of dollars worth of goods — including an entire display of Easter treats — in a three-week supermarket blitz.

Crime and Justice

Watch: Man steals entire display of Mini Eggs in brazen UK theft

The Cardiff man stole thousands of dollars worth of goods — including an entire display of Easter treats — in a three-week supermarket blitz.

4:43pm

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Neil Finn, Tim Finn and Nigel Griggs of Split Enz perform on stage at the Rod Laver Arena in 2006.

Entertainment

Enz forever? Kiwi legends tease new album ahead of tour

Today, they'll play their home town of Auckland (which saw the beginning of the Enz in 1972) before kicking off a run of Australian concerts next week.

Politics

Smaller councils fear forced mergers under Govt reform push

Ministers have warned regions to design new structures in three months or face intervention, with concerns smaller communities will lose voice and influence.

6:35pm

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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.

Politics

End of fees-free scheme confirmed after Peters' 'Budget leak'

This year's cohort will be the final one in which students will be eligible for fees-free support, Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed.

Caroline is a US tourist who formed a fast opinion on New Zealand.

Politics

What US tourist instantly noticed about NZ - and her plea to our leaders

Caroline picked up on the vibe here quickly during a two-week trip with her family.

New Zealand

Newsmakers: Island on trial — the scandal that shocked the world

A tiny, remote island in the Pacific was thrust into the spotlight in 2004, when seven men, including the mayor, were put on trial over child sex abuse charges.

5:20

Politics

End of fees-free scheme confirmed after Peters' 'Budget leak'

This year's cohort will be the final one in which students will be eligible for fees-free support, Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed.

Politics

What US tourist instantly noticed about NZ - and her plea to our leaders

Caroline picked up on the vibe here quickly during a two-week trip with her family.

New Zealand

Newsmakers: Island on trial — the scandal that shocked the world

A tiny, remote island in the Pacific was thrust into the spotlight in 2004, when seven men, including the mayor, were put on trial over child sex abuse charges.

5:20

Entertainment

Katy Perry to perform before first 2026 FIFA World Cup game in US

Rappers Future, Lisa and Tyla, singer Anitta, singer/rapper Rema and DJ Sanjoy will be part of the ceremony before the US plays Paraguay.

6:00pm

Business

China says April exports jump 14.1% from a year ago

The data were released just days ahead of a planned meeting next week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.

7:30pm

New Zealand

Is your savings account interest rate as good as you think it is?

New Zealanders are warned to check they're being paid the interest rate they think they are in their savings accounts.

5:06pm

Football

'All the belief in the world': Phoenix braced for do-or-die encounter

Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman has no doubt her side can perform against Brisbane Roar in their A-League second-leg semifinal.

Crime and Justice

Watch: Man steals entire display of Mini Eggs in brazen UK theft

The Cardiff man stole thousands of dollars worth of goods — including an entire display of Easter treats — in a three-week supermarket blitz.

4:43pm

0:37

Entertainment

Enz forever? Kiwi legends tease new album ahead of tour

Today, they'll play their home town of Auckland (which saw the beginning of the Enz in 1972) before kicking off a run of Australian concerts next week.

New Zealand

Woman hit by car, killed after getting out of vehicle following minor crash

"Indications are that the woman had exited her vehicle after a minor crash, and was then struck by another vehicle," police said.

An image shows smoke rising from one of the struck tankers.

World

US fires on more Iranian tankers in Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise

The US military said the tankers were trying to breach an American blockade of Iran’s ports.

Politics

End of fees-free scheme confirmed after Peters' 'Budget leak'

This year's cohort will be the final one in which students will be eligible for fees-free support, Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed.

Politics

What US tourist instantly noticed about NZ - and her plea to our leaders

Caroline picked up on the vibe here quickly during a two-week trip with her family.

New Zealand

Woman hit by car, killed after getting out of vehicle following minor crash

"Indications are that the woman had exited her vehicle after a minor crash, and was then struck by another vehicle," police said.

World

US fires on more Iranian tankers in Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise

The US military said the tankers were trying to breach an American blockade of Iran’s ports.

New Zealand

Newsmakers: Island on trial — the scandal that shocked the world

A tiny, remote island in the Pacific was thrust into the spotlight in 2004, when seven men, including the mayor, were put on trial over child sex abuse charges.

5:20

Entertainment

Katy Perry to perform before first 2026 FIFA World Cup game in US

Rappers Future, Lisa and Tyla, singer Anitta, singer/rapper Rema and DJ Sanjoy will be part of the ceremony before the US plays Paraguay.

6:00pm

Business

China says April exports jump 14.1% from a year ago

The data were released just days ahead of a planned meeting next week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.

7:30pm

New Zealand

Is your savings account interest rate as good as you think it is?

New Zealanders are warned to check they're being paid the interest rate they think they are in their savings accounts.

5:06pm

Football

'All the belief in the world': Phoenix braced for do-or-die encounter

Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman has no doubt her side can perform against Brisbane Roar in their A-League second-leg semifinal.

Crime and Justice

Watch: Man steals entire display of Mini Eggs in brazen UK theft

The Cardiff man stole thousands of dollars worth of goods — including an entire display of Easter treats — in a three-week supermarket blitz.

4:43pm

0:37

Entertainment

Katy Perry to perform before first 2026 FIFA World Cup game in US

Rappers Future, Lisa and Tyla, singer Anitta, singer/rapper Rema and DJ Sanjoy will be part of the ceremony before the US plays Paraguay.

6:00pm

Business

China says April exports jump 14.1% from a year ago

The data were released just days ahead of a planned meeting next week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.

7:30pm

New Zealand

Is your savings account interest rate as good as you think it is?

New Zealanders are warned to check they're being paid the interest rate they think they are in their savings accounts.

5:06pm

Football

'All the belief in the world': Phoenix braced for do-or-die encounter

Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman has no doubt her side can perform against Brisbane Roar in their A-League second-leg semifinal.

Crime and Justice

Watch: Man steals entire display of Mini Eggs in brazen UK theft

The Cardiff man stole thousands of dollars worth of goods — including an entire display of Easter treats — in a three-week supermarket blitz.

4:43pm

0:37

Entertainment

Enz forever? Kiwi legends tease new album ahead of tour

Today, they'll play their home town of Auckland (which saw the beginning of the Enz in 1972) before kicking off a run of Australian concerts next week.

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