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SpaceX's mega rocket Starship launches for a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas.

SpaceX unveils what could be biggest-ever initial public offering

The prospectus did not put a dollar figure on the amount Musk hopes to raise, but various reports have put it at US$75 billion (NZ$127.1 billion) or so.

17 mins ago

Curators hope He Toi Whakairo inspires visitors to the national museum in large numbers.

Te Ao Māori

Māori carving exhibition spanning 700 years to open at Te Papa

Major showcase in Wellington will be the first time many of the taonga have been publicly displayed.

46 mins ago

2:21

Minister of Finance Nicola Willis attending a pre-budget lunch on May 19, 2026 in Auckland.

Politics

Willis regrets saying those in social housing had ‘won the lotto’

A "multi-year reform" to the social housing system was outlined in a pre-Budget announcement today.

5:21

The arc flash incident in February 2025,

Crime and Justice

Electrician badly burned by arc flash from live switchboard

A legally-binding agreement now requires Citywide Electrical to fund safety training, industry guidance, and compensation after a worker received severe burns to his arms, hands and face.

Under the new system, police – using new oral-fluid testing devices – will be able to stop any motor vehicle to screen the driver for the presence of four key drugs.

Politics

'Expect to be caught': Roadside drug testing to go nationwide

Police expect full coverage by July as early rollout returns positive results across multiple districts.

A worker installs a plywood cover over a Howick townhouse that had been hit by a crashed car.

Crime and Justice

Teen arrested after car crashes into newly-built Auckland townhouse

Police said the incident took place after a “series of poor decisions” – including doing a burnout in front of a patrol unit.

Two sets of cameras were installed by NZTA between Lake Tekapo and Twizel in March (File photo).

New Zealand

'Revenue gathering': Mayor takes swing at NZTA speed cameras

Mackenzie mayor Scott Aronsen has criticised the New Zealand Transport Agency’s installation of safety cameras along State Highway 8.

47 mins ago

Health

Residents burn Ebola centre in Congo as fear, anger grow over outbreak

A witness and senior police officer said the group were stopped from retrieving the body of a local man.

30 mins ago

2:31

President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, May 14, 2026, in Beijing.

Politics

Trump and Putin visiting China shows Xi's now in the driver’s seat

It’s been quite a week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits by the leaders of the US and Russia.

47 mins ago

CoachMate has gained strong traction in New Zealand, with around 50,000 coaches and parents using the platform.

Business

Kiwi app keeping kids in sport scores European football pilot

CoachMate, which helps volunteer coaches keep kids in sport, is expanding offshore after landing a breakthrough partnership with European football’s governing body.

6 mins ago

2:19

Health

Residents burn Ebola centre in Congo as fear, anger grow over outbreak

A witness and senior police officer said the group were stopped from retrieving the body of a local man.

30 mins ago

2:31

Politics

Trump and Putin visiting China shows Xi's now in the driver’s seat

It’s been quite a week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits by the leaders of the US and Russia.

47 mins ago

Business

Kiwi app keeping kids in sport scores European football pilot

CoachMate, which helps volunteer coaches keep kids in sport, is expanding offshore after landing a breakthrough partnership with European football’s governing body.

6 mins ago

2:19

Business

SpaceX unveils what could be biggest-ever initial public offering

The prospectus did not put a dollar figure on the amount Musk hopes to raise, but various reports have put it at US$75 billion (NZ$127.1 billion) or so.

17 mins ago

Te Ao Māori

Māori carving exhibition spanning 700 years to open at Te Papa

Major showcase in Wellington will be the first time many of the taonga have been publicly displayed.

46 mins ago

2:21

Politics

Willis regrets saying those in social housing had ‘won the lotto’

A "multi-year reform" to the social housing system was outlined in a pre-Budget announcement today.

5:21

Crime and Justice

Electrician badly burned by arc flash from live switchboard

A legally-binding agreement now requires Citywide Electrical to fund safety training, industry guidance, and compensation after a worker received severe burns to his arms, hands and face.

Politics

'Expect to be caught': Roadside drug testing to go nationwide

Police expect full coverage by July as early rollout returns positive results across multiple districts.

Crime and Justice

Teen arrested after car crashes into newly-built Auckland townhouse

Police said the incident took place after a “series of poor decisions” – including doing a burnout in front of a patrol unit.

People take shelter in an underground car park during an air raid alert in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

World

Stray Ukrainian drones over Europe as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports

Ukrainian officials apologised and said the drones were aimed at military targets inside Russia but were sent off course by Russian electronic interference.

43 mins ago

New Zealand

Falling tree branch kills man, leaving newly arrived wife alone in NZ

Paradeep Singh was killed while trimming branches on the couple's property.

Health

Residents burn Ebola centre in Congo as fear, anger grow over outbreak

A witness and senior police officer said the group were stopped from retrieving the body of a local man.

30 mins ago

2:31

Politics

Trump and Putin visiting China shows Xi's now in the driver’s seat

It’s been quite a week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits by the leaders of the US and Russia.

47 mins ago

World

Stray Ukrainian drones over Europe as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports

Ukrainian officials apologised and said the drones were aimed at military targets inside Russia but were sent off course by Russian electronic interference.

43 mins ago

New Zealand

Falling tree branch kills man, leaving newly arrived wife alone in NZ

Paradeep Singh was killed while trimming branches on the couple's property.

Business

Kiwi app keeping kids in sport scores European football pilot

CoachMate, which helps volunteer coaches keep kids in sport, is expanding offshore after landing a breakthrough partnership with European football’s governing body.

6 mins ago

2:19

Business

SpaceX unveils what could be biggest-ever initial public offering

The prospectus did not put a dollar figure on the amount Musk hopes to raise, but various reports have put it at US$75 billion (NZ$127.1 billion) or so.

17 mins ago

Te Ao Māori

Māori carving exhibition spanning 700 years to open at Te Papa

Major showcase in Wellington will be the first time many of the taonga have been publicly displayed.

46 mins ago

2:21

Politics

Willis regrets saying those in social housing had ‘won the lotto’

A "multi-year reform" to the social housing system was outlined in a pre-Budget announcement today.

5:21

Crime and Justice

Electrician badly burned by arc flash from live switchboard

A legally-binding agreement now requires Citywide Electrical to fund safety training, industry guidance, and compensation after a worker received severe burns to his arms, hands and face.

Politics

'Expect to be caught': Roadside drug testing to go nationwide

Police expect full coverage by July as early rollout returns positive results across multiple districts.

Business

SpaceX unveils what could be biggest-ever initial public offering

The prospectus did not put a dollar figure on the amount Musk hopes to raise, but various reports have put it at US$75 billion (NZ$127.1 billion) or so.

17 mins ago

Te Ao Māori

Māori carving exhibition spanning 700 years to open at Te Papa

Major showcase in Wellington will be the first time many of the taonga have been publicly displayed.

46 mins ago

2:21

Politics

Willis regrets saying those in social housing had ‘won the lotto’

A "multi-year reform" to the social housing system was outlined in a pre-Budget announcement today.

5:21

Crime and Justice

Electrician badly burned by arc flash from live switchboard

A legally-binding agreement now requires Citywide Electrical to fund safety training, industry guidance, and compensation after a worker received severe burns to his arms, hands and face.

Politics

'Expect to be caught': Roadside drug testing to go nationwide

Police expect full coverage by July as early rollout returns positive results across multiple districts.

Crime and Justice

Teen arrested after car crashes into newly-built Auckland townhouse

Police said the incident took place after a “series of poor decisions” – including doing a burnout in front of a patrol unit.

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