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Moana Pasifika's players react to their defeat to the Reds at North Harbour Stadium.

NZ Rugby forced to step in to save Moana Pasifika's season

The broke franchise would be unable to play final game of the year against the Brumbies in Canberra without emergency funding.

Lanyue Xiao and her husband Kaixiao Liu.

Crime and Justice

Gulf Harbour trial: Police officer describes odour and hand as body found

Shulai Wang's body was found in layers of plastic bags floating near the Gulf Harbour marina in March 2024 by a member of the public.

A motorcycle lays on the ground surrounded by police following a crash with a car in Auckland's Howick.

New Zealand

Person dies after car collides with motorcycle in Auckland

Emergency services were called to the scene on Pakuranga Rd in Howick this afternoon.

President Donald Trump speaks during the 158th National Memorial Day Observance coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary, at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, May 25, 2026

World

US military says it carried out 'self-defence' strikes in Iran

US Central Command says the strikes were done "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces" but that it was "using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire".

New Zealand

Labrador attacked by group of dogs on Palmerston North walking track

"I just wanted to get Levi away from the dogs, I did not think about anything else."

A breath test being conducted at a police stop.

Crime and Justice

Police say staff probe into additional irregular breath tests 'impractical'

RNZ revealed last year that about 130 police officers were under investigation throughout the country after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were "falsely or erroneously recorded".

Crime and Justice

Woman hit with $4k vet bill after neighbour's cat injured by her dog

Rebecca said the cat had wandered into her yard while Velma was outside.

4:51

Crime and Justice

Illegal lender banned after threatening to shame borrowers on Facebook

Ilaisaane Malupo targeted members of the Tongan community with interest rates of up to 15% per week.

Crime and Justice

Two injured after teen allegedly rams three police cars in Christchurch

Police were alerted to a stolen vehicle in Bishopdale around 2pm.

Christ Church Cathedral was damaged in the 2011 earthquakes (file image).

Politics

Extra $15m for Christchurch Cathedral rebuild up in the air

The Christchurch City Council approved the support but said it would only pay it if the Government matches the funding.

Crime and Justice

Illegal lender banned after threatening to shame borrowers on Facebook

Ilaisaane Malupo targeted members of the Tongan community with interest rates of up to 15% per week.

Crime and Justice

Two injured after teen allegedly rams three police cars in Christchurch

Police were alerted to a stolen vehicle in Bishopdale around 2pm.

Politics

Extra $15m for Christchurch Cathedral rebuild up in the air

The Christchurch City Council approved the support but said it would only pay it if the Government matches the funding.

Rugby

NZ Rugby forced to step in to save Moana Pasifika's season

The broke franchise would be unable to play final game of the year against the Brumbies in Canberra without emergency funding.

Crime and Justice

Gulf Harbour trial: Police officer describes odour and hand as body found

Shulai Wang's body was found in layers of plastic bags floating near the Gulf Harbour marina in March 2024 by a member of the public.

New Zealand

Person dies after car collides with motorcycle in Auckland

Emergency services were called to the scene on Pakuranga Rd in Howick this afternoon.

World

US military says it carried out 'self-defence' strikes in Iran

US Central Command says the strikes were done "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces" but that it was "using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire".

New Zealand

Labrador attacked by group of dogs on Palmerston North walking track

"I just wanted to get Levi away from the dogs, I did not think about anything else."

Crime and Justice

Police say staff probe into additional irregular breath tests 'impractical'

RNZ revealed last year that about 130 police officers were under investigation throughout the country after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were "falsely or erroneously recorded".

Will Jordan pictured warming up for the Crusaders before their recent win over the Chiefs in Christchurch.

Rugby

Calf issue rules Will Jordan out for rest of Super Rugby season

A recurrence of a calf injury during the Crusaders' win at the weekend will sideline Jordan for another four to six weeks.

Dame Jools and her sister Lynda entertained Kiwis for some four decades.

Entertainment

'Paved the way': Kiwi comedian on Dame Jools Topp's legacy

The eldest of the beloved Topp Twins comedy duo died of breast cancer aged 68 on Saturday.

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Crime and Justice

Illegal lender banned after threatening to shame borrowers on Facebook

Ilaisaane Malupo targeted members of the Tongan community with interest rates of up to 15% per week.

Crime and Justice

Two injured after teen allegedly rams three police cars in Christchurch

Police were alerted to a stolen vehicle in Bishopdale around 2pm.

Rugby

Calf issue rules Will Jordan out for rest of Super Rugby season

A recurrence of a calf injury during the Crusaders' win at the weekend will sideline Jordan for another four to six weeks.

Entertainment

'Paved the way': Kiwi comedian on Dame Jools Topp's legacy

The eldest of the beloved Topp Twins comedy duo died of breast cancer aged 68 on Saturday.

6:43

Politics

Extra $15m for Christchurch Cathedral rebuild up in the air

The Christchurch City Council approved the support but said it would only pay it if the Government matches the funding.

Rugby

NZ Rugby forced to step in to save Moana Pasifika's season

The broke franchise would be unable to play final game of the year against the Brumbies in Canberra without emergency funding.

Crime and Justice

Gulf Harbour trial: Police officer describes odour and hand as body found

Shulai Wang's body was found in layers of plastic bags floating near the Gulf Harbour marina in March 2024 by a member of the public.

New Zealand

Person dies after car collides with motorcycle in Auckland

Emergency services were called to the scene on Pakuranga Rd in Howick this afternoon.

World

US military says it carried out 'self-defence' strikes in Iran

US Central Command says the strikes were done "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces" but that it was "using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire".

New Zealand

Labrador attacked by group of dogs on Palmerston North walking track

"I just wanted to get Levi away from the dogs, I did not think about anything else."

Rugby

NZ Rugby forced to step in to save Moana Pasifika's season

The broke franchise would be unable to play final game of the year against the Brumbies in Canberra without emergency funding.

Crime and Justice

Gulf Harbour trial: Police officer describes odour and hand as body found

Shulai Wang's body was found in layers of plastic bags floating near the Gulf Harbour marina in March 2024 by a member of the public.

New Zealand

Person dies after car collides with motorcycle in Auckland

Emergency services were called to the scene on Pakuranga Rd in Howick this afternoon.

World

US military says it carried out 'self-defence' strikes in Iran

US Central Command says the strikes were done "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces" but that it was "using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire".

New Zealand

Labrador attacked by group of dogs on Palmerston North walking track

"I just wanted to get Levi away from the dogs, I did not think about anything else."

Crime and Justice

Police say staff probe into additional irregular breath tests 'impractical'

RNZ revealed last year that about 130 police officers were under investigation throughout the country after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were "falsely or erroneously recorded".

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