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Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures speaking at a plenary session at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in St Petersburg, Russia, on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Putin rejects Zelensky's offer to meet, says he sees 'no point' in it

It comes after Zelensky wrote directly to Putin with a sweeping critique of the Russian leader’s 26 years in power as well as some taunts about his age.

23 mins ago

New Zealand's Kane Williamson leaves the pitch after losing his wicket during the second day of the test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, Friday, June 5, 2026.

Cricket

Black Caps 36-3 chasing 254 after England removes Williamson late on day two

New Zealand's hopes of adding to its one win at Lord's in 1999 were dramatically slashed in the last hour of the day.

53 mins ago

Crime and Justice

Man arrested after stabbing in Auckland CBD

emergency services were called to an apartment building on Greys Avenue at around 10.35pm after reports that two people had received stab wounds.

15 mins ago

New Zealand

'Belgium are scary': Ryan Nelsen on NZ's World Cup chances

Ryan Nelsen, the man who led New Zealand in our last World Cup campaign 16 years ago, says the 2026 team will have a big target on its back.

6:00am

Anthony Head arrives for the European premiere of 'The Iron Lady' on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, in London.

Entertainment

Actor Anthony Head, known for Buffy and Ted Lasso, dies at 72

Head achieved wider fame as librarian Rupert Giles, mentor to the title character in the cult-hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as well as the villainous football magnate Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso.

6:43am

Team celebrates Ngane Punivai of the Hurricanes scoring.

Rugby

Hurricanes' 'washing machine' spins out busted Brumbies

The top-placed Hurricanes won Friday's Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final 66-12, scoring five tries before the break.

7:03am

Life

How much do a retired couple with a large veggie garden spend at the supermarket?

They have six grown kids and eight grandchildren, but in this cost-of-living crisis, they're grateful to be shopping for two.

6:00am

Spanish UN peacekeepers deploy at a road in Dibbine village, southeast Lebanon, Friday, June 5, 2026, a day after Israeli forces withdrew following intense clashes with Hezbollah fighters.

World

Lebanese leaders slam Iran, say country should not be used as 'bargaining chip'

“It’s not your job to interfere into our country. I reject the statement totally because our people (are) being killed, our houses being destroyed.”

6:36am

Life

How regular doses of hookworms revolutionised my health and gave me back my life

OPINION: Being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease was scary and debilitating. I struggled for years, before a chance discovery changed my life.

6:00am

Politics

Organisers of event where Efeso Collins died took adequate measures - coroner

The former Green Party MP died in February 2024 after suffering a cardiac arrest at a charity event in Auckland's Britomart.

40 mins ago

World

Lebanese leaders slam Iran, say country should not be used as 'bargaining chip'

“It’s not your job to interfere into our country. I reject the statement totally because our people (are) being killed, our houses being destroyed.”

6:36am

Life

How regular doses of hookworms revolutionised my health and gave me back my life

OPINION: Being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease was scary and debilitating. I struggled for years, before a chance discovery changed my life.

6:00am

Politics

Organisers of event where Efeso Collins died took adequate measures - coroner

The former Green Party MP died in February 2024 after suffering a cardiac arrest at a charity event in Auckland's Britomart.

40 mins ago

World

Putin rejects Zelensky's offer to meet, says he sees 'no point' in it

It comes after Zelensky wrote directly to Putin with a sweeping critique of the Russian leader’s 26 years in power as well as some taunts about his age.

23 mins ago

Cricket

Black Caps 36-3 chasing 254 after England removes Williamson late on day two

New Zealand's hopes of adding to its one win at Lord's in 1999 were dramatically slashed in the last hour of the day.

53 mins ago

Crime and Justice

Man arrested after stabbing in Auckland CBD

emergency services were called to an apartment building on Greys Avenue at around 10.35pm after reports that two people had received stab wounds.

15 mins ago

New Zealand

'Belgium are scary': Ryan Nelsen on NZ's World Cup chances

Ryan Nelsen, the man who led New Zealand in our last World Cup campaign 16 years ago, says the 2026 team will have a big target on its back.

6:00am

Entertainment

Actor Anthony Head, known for Buffy and Ted Lasso, dies at 72

Head achieved wider fame as librarian Rupert Giles, mentor to the title character in the cult-hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as well as the villainous football magnate Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso.

6:43am

Rugby

Hurricanes' 'washing machine' spins out busted Brumbies

The top-placed Hurricanes won Friday's Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final 66-12, scoring five tries before the break.

7:03am

World

Astronauts take shelter during repair to fix leak on space station

The five astronauts moved into the SpaceX capsule that is docked at the station while cosmonauts worked to fix the leak, which is on the Russian side of the station.

6:48am

Elijah Timmins-Scanlon (left) and what he says is an AI-generated model based on himself and other models (right).

Business

Huffer accused of using AI to recreate real models without permission

An Auckland model has accused the brand of using AI-generated figures that appeared to be based on himself and others who have previously worked with Huffer.

2:41

World

Lebanese leaders slam Iran, say country should not be used as 'bargaining chip'

“It’s not your job to interfere into our country. I reject the statement totally because our people (are) being killed, our houses being destroyed.”

6:36am

Life

How regular doses of hookworms revolutionised my health and gave me back my life

OPINION: Being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease was scary and debilitating. I struggled for years, before a chance discovery changed my life.

6:00am

World

Astronauts take shelter during repair to fix leak on space station

The five astronauts moved into the SpaceX capsule that is docked at the station while cosmonauts worked to fix the leak, which is on the Russian side of the station.

6:48am

Business

Huffer accused of using AI to recreate real models without permission

An Auckland model has accused the brand of using AI-generated figures that appeared to be based on himself and others who have previously worked with Huffer.

2:41

Politics

Organisers of event where Efeso Collins died took adequate measures - coroner

The former Green Party MP died in February 2024 after suffering a cardiac arrest at a charity event in Auckland's Britomart.

40 mins ago

World

Putin rejects Zelensky's offer to meet, says he sees 'no point' in it

It comes after Zelensky wrote directly to Putin with a sweeping critique of the Russian leader’s 26 years in power as well as some taunts about his age.

23 mins ago

Cricket

Black Caps 36-3 chasing 254 after England removes Williamson late on day two

New Zealand's hopes of adding to its one win at Lord's in 1999 were dramatically slashed in the last hour of the day.

53 mins ago

Crime and Justice

Man arrested after stabbing in Auckland CBD

emergency services were called to an apartment building on Greys Avenue at around 10.35pm after reports that two people had received stab wounds.

15 mins ago

New Zealand

'Belgium are scary': Ryan Nelsen on NZ's World Cup chances

Ryan Nelsen, the man who led New Zealand in our last World Cup campaign 16 years ago, says the 2026 team will have a big target on its back.

6:00am

Entertainment

Actor Anthony Head, known for Buffy and Ted Lasso, dies at 72

Head achieved wider fame as librarian Rupert Giles, mentor to the title character in the cult-hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as well as the villainous football magnate Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso.

6:43am

World

Putin rejects Zelensky's offer to meet, says he sees 'no point' in it

It comes after Zelensky wrote directly to Putin with a sweeping critique of the Russian leader’s 26 years in power as well as some taunts about his age.

23 mins ago

Cricket

Black Caps 36-3 chasing 254 after England removes Williamson late on day two

New Zealand's hopes of adding to its one win at Lord's in 1999 were dramatically slashed in the last hour of the day.

53 mins ago

Crime and Justice

Man arrested after stabbing in Auckland CBD

emergency services were called to an apartment building on Greys Avenue at around 10.35pm after reports that two people had received stab wounds.

15 mins ago

New Zealand

'Belgium are scary': Ryan Nelsen on NZ's World Cup chances

Ryan Nelsen, the man who led New Zealand in our last World Cup campaign 16 years ago, says the 2026 team will have a big target on its back.

6:00am

Entertainment

Actor Anthony Head, known for Buffy and Ted Lasso, dies at 72

Head achieved wider fame as librarian Rupert Giles, mentor to the title character in the cult-hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as well as the villainous football magnate Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso.

6:43am

Rugby

Hurricanes' 'washing machine' spins out busted Brumbies

The top-placed Hurricanes won Friday's Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final 66-12, scoring five tries before the break.

7:03am

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