New Zealand

$50m Upper Hutt film studio for large international productions set to open

“These facilities have been specifically designed and built to attract large international productions," Kristy Grant said.

Wellington •

Grounded Air NZ pilots back on deck as non-Pfizer jabs recognised

Employment •

'Serious injuries' after 2 car crash in Otago

South Island ‘struggling’ to get younger population vaccinated

Fire crews dampening hotspots of Lower Hutt scrub fire

Wellington •

World

Explainer: Where does Gabby Petito slaying probe go next?

With the decomposed remains of Brian Laundrie discovered on Friday, plenty of questions have surfaced about what is next.

Pfizer: Covid vaccine more than 90% effective in children

US day care owner gets 6 years for hiding 26 kids in basement

North America •

Alec Baldwin distraught after fatally shooting cinematographer with prop gun

Movies •

Australian police want CCTV in search for missing 4-year-old girl

Australia •

Sport

Taranaki, Manawatū players join for pre-match tribute haka for Sean Wainui

Nehe Milner-Skudder led around 20 players from both sides in performing Tika Tonu on what would have been his 26th birthday.

Taranaki •

European football leagues oppose biennial World Cup plan

Hope, trepidation for US Rugby ahead of Eagles' Test with All Blacks

Namibia stun Ireland to book spot in World Cup Super 12

Sean Wainui 'made the Māori All Blacks more Māori'

Gisborne •

Climate Change & COP26

More than 180 killed after heavy rains in India and Nepal

Scientists say landslides and floods are becoming more frequent in the region because of climate change.

Natural Disasters •

Push for more green jobs ahead of climate summit

Climate Change •

Health problems tied to global warming on the rise - report

North America •

Flooding in Venice worsens amid climate change

UK And Europe •

Global fossil fuel plans would overshoot climate goals - study

Environment •

Politics

Public consultation opens for Mental Health Act reform

New Zealanders are being asked to speak up and have their say as Government looks to shake up current mental health laws.

Health •

Aucklanders in 'despair' over announcements, Judith Collins says

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Low income workers get boost to pay for food and emergencies in lockdown

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Ardern sets Covid-19 target of 90% fully vaccinated to ease restrictions

Politics •

Recap: Vaccine targets, business support among Govt Covid announcements

Politics •

Entertainment

Kiwi soul singer Hollie Smith returns with new album

Coming in From the Dark is her first record in over five years.

Music •

Alec Baldwin’s prop firearm kills woman on movie set - reports

North America •

Gal Gadot 'shocked by the way' director Joss Whedon spoke to her

Movies •

Yellow Wiggle Emma to leave group

Music •

Bill Gates' eldest daughter ties the knot

North America •

Business

Kiwi shoppers told to plan for Christmas as shipping delays bite

Christmas is just 64 days away.

Business •

Business owners fume over lack of clarity in next steps of Covid plan

Business •

Aucklanders in 'despair' over announcements, Judith Collins says

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Auckland businesses get extra help as lockdown continues

Business •

NZ-UK free trade deal 'groundbreaking' for Māori - iwi exporter

Maori Issues •

Environment

Push for more green jobs ahead of climate summit

Wind turbine technicians, electric bus designers and carbon assessors are some of the careers helping NZ aim for a greener future.

Climate Change •

Global fossil fuel plans would overshoot climate goals - study

Environment •

William, Kate congratulate first Earthshot winners

Environment •

NZ commits $1.3 billion to combating climate change

Climate Change •

NZ's action on climate change 'woefully inadequate' - James Shaw

Climate Change •