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NRL: Warriors to give Luke Metcalf time out to sort future

Coach Andrew Webster says the star halfback will be back in selection for NRL or NSW Cup "the moment" his future has been decided.

6:26pm

Police drone footage shows the suspect, right, on the church roof.

Drone spots fleeing suspect hiding on church roof near Porirua

A 33-year-old Kapiti man was cornered by police, dogs and a drone.

Caleb Tangitau brushes off a defender during the Highlanders' win over the Waratahs in Dunedin last weekend.

Extra edge as All Blacks hopefuls are put on notice by Rennie

Those in the New Zealand frame among the Chiefs and Highlanders may feel under more intense scrutiny during the round 14 match in Hamilton.

29-year-old Andrew Maaka was last seen in 1991. Source: NZ Police

Police re-launch probe into 1991 disappearance of Auckland man

Andrew Maaka was last seen alive at the Headhunters gang headquarters 35 years ago and is presumed dead.

2:17

The Tauranga Eastern Link's recently opened Pāpāmoa East Interchange during construction. (Source: Bijou Johnson)

NZ's most road-tolled region faces more tolls under 10-year deal

The region already has two of New Zealand’s three toll roads, including the Tauranga Eastern Link and Takitimu Dr.

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2:26

President Donald Trump, left, stands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Temple of Heaven on Thursday May 14, 2026, in Beijing.

World

He said, Xi said: US offers platitudes as China warns of conflict

The contrast underscored just how far apart the leaders remain on thorny issues including the war in Iran and Washington’s relationship with Taiwan.

2:22

Storme Turany at the inquest of her son Soul. (Source: Pool / Chris Skelton / Stuff)

Inquest hears contents of mum's texts after Soul Turany's death

Storme Turany messaged her then-partner hours after the 16-week-old died in hospital from catastrophic head injuries.

Air NZ chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar.

Business

Air NZ boss talks redundancies and reduced flights amid $300m loss

Air New Zealand is expecting a loss of over $300 million by the end of the financial year, citing "elevated and volatile" jet fuel prices.

4:52

World

He said, Xi said: US offers platitudes as China warns of conflict

The contrast underscored just how far apart the leaders remain on thorny issues including the war in Iran and Washington’s relationship with Taiwan.

2:22

Inquest hears contents of mum's texts after Soul Turany's death

Storme Turany messaged her then-partner hours after the 16-week-old died in hospital from catastrophic head injuries.

Business

Air NZ boss talks redundancies and reduced flights amid $300m loss

Air New Zealand is expecting a loss of over $300 million by the end of the financial year, citing "elevated and volatile" jet fuel prices.

4:52

Digital driver licences are now legal: what you need to know

The legislation enabled the future use of digital licences as an "optional alternative" to the familiar cards.

1:31

Lyn Fleming murder accused: 'It should have been me that died'

Hayden Tasker is on trial at the High Court in Christchurch, charged with murdering Fleming and intentionally causing grievous body harm to another officer.

4:39pm

3:24

NRL: Warriors to give Luke Metcalf time out to sort future

Coach Andrew Webster says the star halfback will be back in selection for NRL or NSW Cup "the moment" his future has been decided.

6:26pm

Drone spots fleeing suspect hiding on church roof near Porirua

A 33-year-old Kapiti man was cornered by police, dogs and a drone.

Extra edge as All Blacks hopefuls are put on notice by Rennie

Those in the New Zealand frame among the Chiefs and Highlanders may feel under more intense scrutiny during the round 14 match in Hamilton.

Police re-launch probe into 1991 disappearance of Auckland man

Andrew Maaka was last seen alive at the Headhunters gang headquarters 35 years ago and is presumed dead.

2:17

A stabbing in the CBD on Friday highlighted safety concerns in the city.

Move-on orders for police a step closer

The legislation would give police powers to issue move-on orders to rough sleepers and people displaying disorderly behaviour in public.

Chris Wood celebrates after scoring during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Fiji in Wellington.

Football

All Whites squad for FIFA World Cup announced

All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has named the lineup he'll be taking to North America for New Zealand's first World Cup in 16 years.

2:38

World

He said, Xi said: US offers platitudes as China warns of conflict

The contrast underscored just how far apart the leaders remain on thorny issues including the war in Iran and Washington’s relationship with Taiwan.

2:22

Inquest hears contents of mum's texts after Soul Turany's death

Storme Turany messaged her then-partner hours after the 16-week-old died in hospital from catastrophic head injuries.

Move-on orders for police a step closer

The legislation would give police powers to issue move-on orders to rough sleepers and people displaying disorderly behaviour in public.

Football

All Whites squad for FIFA World Cup announced

All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has named the lineup he'll be taking to North America for New Zealand's first World Cup in 16 years.

2:38

Business

Air NZ boss talks redundancies and reduced flights amid $300m loss

Air New Zealand is expecting a loss of over $300 million by the end of the financial year, citing "elevated and volatile" jet fuel prices.

4:52

Digital driver licences are now legal: what you need to know

The legislation enabled the future use of digital licences as an "optional alternative" to the familiar cards.

1:31

Lyn Fleming murder accused: 'It should have been me that died'

Hayden Tasker is on trial at the High Court in Christchurch, charged with murdering Fleming and intentionally causing grievous body harm to another officer.

4:39pm

3:24

NRL: Warriors to give Luke Metcalf time out to sort future

Coach Andrew Webster says the star halfback will be back in selection for NRL or NSW Cup "the moment" his future has been decided.

6:26pm

Drone spots fleeing suspect hiding on church roof near Porirua

A 33-year-old Kapiti man was cornered by police, dogs and a drone.

Extra edge as All Blacks hopefuls are put on notice by Rennie

Those in the New Zealand frame among the Chiefs and Highlanders may feel under more intense scrutiny during the round 14 match in Hamilton.

Digital driver licences are now legal: what you need to know

The legislation enabled the future use of digital licences as an "optional alternative" to the familiar cards.

1:31

Lyn Fleming murder accused: 'It should have been me that died'

Hayden Tasker is on trial at the High Court in Christchurch, charged with murdering Fleming and intentionally causing grievous body harm to another officer.

4:39pm

3:24

NRL: Warriors to give Luke Metcalf time out to sort future

Coach Andrew Webster says the star halfback will be back in selection for NRL or NSW Cup "the moment" his future has been decided.

6:26pm

Drone spots fleeing suspect hiding on church roof near Porirua

A 33-year-old Kapiti man was cornered by police, dogs and a drone.

Extra edge as All Blacks hopefuls are put on notice by Rennie

Those in the New Zealand frame among the Chiefs and Highlanders may feel under more intense scrutiny during the round 14 match in Hamilton.