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Fans on the field after the last rugby game at Apollo Projrcts Stadium during the Super Rugby Pacific match - Crusaders Vs Fiji Drua at the last game at Apollo Projects Stadium, New Zealand, 3rd April 2026.

Crusaders farewell home ground with 11-try demolition of Drua

The Super Rugby Pacific powerhouses notched a 100th win at the stadium that was hastily erected in 2012 in the wake of the previous year's devastating earthquake.

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President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House.

World

Trump budget seeks $2.6 trillion for defence, cuts to domestic programs

The sizable increase for the Pentagon, some 44%, had been telegraphed by the Republican president even before the US-led war against Iran.

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Life

How much do two civil servants with 'boomerang' adult kids spend at the supermarket?

A Wellington couple nearing retirement enjoy good food but feel the burden of other increased costs.

6:00am

New Zealand

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Tasman

Yesterday's crash occurred at the intersection of Coastal Highway (SH60) and Easton Loop.

1 min ago

Felipe Gallegos of Auckland FC celebrates a goal with his teammates during the round 23 A-League Men match between Adelaide United and Auckland FC at Coopers Stadium on April 03, 2026 in Adelaide, Australia.

Football

Auckland FC battles it out with Adelaide in firey draw

The match produced 10 yellow cards, including eight for Auckland.

6:54am

Author Megan Nicol Reed (Composite image: Eamon Doyle 1News)

Life

The Ozempic age means super skinny is back in style – but did it ever really go out?

New Zealand novelist Megan Nicol Reed examines the timeless pressure on women to be thin.

6:00am

Health

Covid 'cicada' variant spreading globally - what you need to know

The variant has circulated under the radar since late 2024 but is now spreading quickly.

6:00am

Crime and Justice

Mobile speed camera trailers pull in $4.65m in fines in 6 months

NZTA says the programme is aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries, not raising revenue.

6:00am

This image provided by NASA shows a view of Earth taken by NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman from of the Orion spacecraft's window after completing the translunar injection burn on April 2, 2026.

World

Artemis II astronauts capture Earth's blue beauty as they leave it behind

One of the photos shows the entire globe with the oceans topped by swirling white tendrils of clouds – even a green aurora.

7:03am

A bridge struck by US airstrikes on Thursday is seen in the town of Karaj, west of Tehran, Iran, Friday, April 3, 2026.

World

Crew member rescued after US fighter jet goes down in Iran, sources say

It was the first time the US has lost aircraft in Iranian territory and constitutes a dramatic escalation in the war since it began five weeks ago.

6:20am

Crime and Justice

Mobile speed camera trailers pull in $4.65m in fines in 6 months

NZTA says the programme is aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries, not raising revenue.

6:00am

World

Artemis II astronauts capture Earth's blue beauty as they leave it behind

One of the photos shows the entire globe with the oceans topped by swirling white tendrils of clouds – even a green aurora.

7:03am

World

Crew member rescued after US fighter jet goes down in Iran, sources say

It was the first time the US has lost aircraft in Iranian territory and constitutes a dramatic escalation in the war since it began five weeks ago.

6:20am

Rugby

Crusaders farewell home ground with 11-try demolition of Drua

The Super Rugby Pacific powerhouses notched a 100th win at the stadium that was hastily erected in 2012 in the wake of the previous year's devastating earthquake.

6:40am

World

Trump budget seeks $2.6 trillion for defence, cuts to domestic programs

The sizable increase for the Pentagon, some 44%, had been telegraphed by the Republican president even before the US-led war against Iran.

22 mins ago

Life

How much do two civil servants with 'boomerang' adult kids spend at the supermarket?

A Wellington couple nearing retirement enjoy good food but feel the burden of other increased costs.

6:00am

New Zealand

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Tasman

Yesterday's crash occurred at the intersection of Coastal Highway (SH60) and Easton Loop.

1 min ago

Football

Auckland FC battles it out with Adelaide in firey draw

The match produced 10 yellow cards, including eight for Auckland.

6:54am

Life

The Ozempic age means super skinny is back in style – but did it ever really go out?

New Zealand novelist Megan Nicol Reed examines the timeless pressure on women to be thin.

6:00am

Marisa Van Der Meer of the Phoenix celebrates a goal during the Women’s A-League Round 22 match between the Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Friday, April 3, 2026.

Football

Phoenix women beat Adelaide to secure historic second placing

They had never previously reached the knockout phase and will take confidence in their next fixture - a home-and-away semi-final.

56 mins ago

Around $700 worth of diesel – roughly 200 litres – was siphoned from a digger at a forestry site where the Auckland Downhill Club is relocating its mountain bike park.

Crime and Justice

Diesel stolen from digger at volunteer bike park as fuel prices soar

About $700 worth of fuel was stolen from a digger being used by the Auckland Downhill Club, adding pressure as the group builds its new site amid rising diesel prices.

Crime and Justice

Mobile speed camera trailers pull in $4.65m in fines in 6 months

NZTA says the programme is aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries, not raising revenue.

6:00am

World

Artemis II astronauts capture Earth's blue beauty as they leave it behind

One of the photos shows the entire globe with the oceans topped by swirling white tendrils of clouds – even a green aurora.

7:03am

Football

Phoenix women beat Adelaide to secure historic second placing

They had never previously reached the knockout phase and will take confidence in their next fixture - a home-and-away semi-final.

56 mins ago

Crime and Justice

Diesel stolen from digger at volunteer bike park as fuel prices soar

About $700 worth of fuel was stolen from a digger being used by the Auckland Downhill Club, adding pressure as the group builds its new site amid rising diesel prices.

World

Crew member rescued after US fighter jet goes down in Iran, sources say

It was the first time the US has lost aircraft in Iranian territory and constitutes a dramatic escalation in the war since it began five weeks ago.

6:20am

Rugby

Crusaders farewell home ground with 11-try demolition of Drua

The Super Rugby Pacific powerhouses notched a 100th win at the stadium that was hastily erected in 2012 in the wake of the previous year's devastating earthquake.

6:40am

World

Trump budget seeks $2.6 trillion for defence, cuts to domestic programs

The sizable increase for the Pentagon, some 44%, had been telegraphed by the Republican president even before the US-led war against Iran.

22 mins ago

Life

How much do two civil servants with 'boomerang' adult kids spend at the supermarket?

A Wellington couple nearing retirement enjoy good food but feel the burden of other increased costs.

6:00am

New Zealand

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Tasman

Yesterday's crash occurred at the intersection of Coastal Highway (SH60) and Easton Loop.

1 min ago

Football

Auckland FC battles it out with Adelaide in firey draw

The match produced 10 yellow cards, including eight for Auckland.

6:54am

Rugby

Crusaders farewell home ground with 11-try demolition of Drua

The Super Rugby Pacific powerhouses notched a 100th win at the stadium that was hastily erected in 2012 in the wake of the previous year's devastating earthquake.

6:40am

World

Trump budget seeks $2.6 trillion for defence, cuts to domestic programs

The sizable increase for the Pentagon, some 44%, had been telegraphed by the Republican president even before the US-led war against Iran.

22 mins ago

Life

How much do two civil servants with 'boomerang' adult kids spend at the supermarket?

A Wellington couple nearing retirement enjoy good food but feel the burden of other increased costs.

6:00am

New Zealand

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Tasman

Yesterday's crash occurred at the intersection of Coastal Highway (SH60) and Easton Loop.

1 min ago

Football

Auckland FC battles it out with Adelaide in firey draw

The match produced 10 yellow cards, including eight for Auckland.

6:54am

Life

The Ozempic age means super skinny is back in style – but did it ever really go out?

New Zealand novelist Megan Nicol Reed examines the timeless pressure on women to be thin.

6:00am

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Israeli security forces and rescue teams inspect a site struck by an Iranian missile in Petah Tikva, Israel.

World

Iran fires on targets across Middle East while Israel, US hit Tehran

Despite claims from the US and Israel that Iran’s military capabilities have been all but destroyed, Tehran has continued to keep the pressure on Israel and its Gulf Arab neighbours, hitting Kuwait’s Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery.

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There was heated debate at Thursday's Hastings District Council meeting following a bid to remove a mana whenua representative from a new council organisation's board.

Te Ao Māori

'Nothing to be scared of': Clash over mana whenua seat in Hastings

A Hastings councillor has failed in his bid to remove a mana whenua representative from the board of a new council organisation to manage the region’s water services.

Thousands of church services are currently being held across the country for Easter, as those of the faith mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

New Zealand

Kiwi Christians appalled as Bible used to justify Iran war this Easter

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People spend the night in the dark on the Malecon during a blackout in Havana.

Politics

Cuba releases 2010 prisoners as the US pressures island's government

An Australian weather presenter was taken to hospital after a crab clamped onto her finger during a live fish market segment in Sydney on Friday.

World

'It's got my finger!': Aussie reporter pinched by crab live on air

Police were called to Wainuiomata Rd at around 9am on Thursday after a man was found unresponsive.

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