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The aftermath of a fire in Spur Grove, Tītahi Bay, Porirua, on 21 June 2026.

New Zealand

'It just blew up': Tītahi Bay residents describe fast growing blaze

Residents described hearing a loud boom as enormous flames spread between two buildings.

0:37

Ocean Shell Ltd owner Nina Shields would like community groups to be able to collect and sell naturally beached pāua shells.

Business

Could we do more with our 'magical' pāua shells?

The Riverton factory selling a million pāua shells a year to Chanel, Cartier and the Sultan of Oman says it can't keep up with global demand.

Two people are dead following two seperate crashes in Northland last night.

New Zealand

Person dies in two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Hunterville

Police were called to the crash near the intersection of Vinegar Hill Rd around 1.10pm.

Rugby

'Exceptional' - Hurricanes reflect on surreal grand final masterclass

The champion Hurricanes broke records and the Chiefs after entering a flow state in Wellington that had to be seen to be believed, writes Patrick McKendry.

The former PM on rising tensions after Iran's threat over Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

Politics

Diplomacy only realistic path to resolving Iran war - Helen Clark

The former PM made the comments as Iran moved to close the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon and a fragile 60-day ceasefire hung in the balance.

22:12

Visitors watch as National Park Service employees use vacuums to clean the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Washington

World

Trump blames reflecting pool woes on vandalism, without offering proof

The US president said multiple people had been arrested for allegedly vandalising the Washington Reflecting Pool.

A coin being placed in a piggybank (file image).

Politics

Can New Zealanders really afford compulsory KiwiSaver?

If re-elected, Christopher Luxon said National would require everyone to be contributing to the scheme or another comparable one from mid-2028.

Politics

Peters fires back, Seymour calls for unity after Nats 'Mum and Dad' dig

National's coalition partners have responded after campaign chairman Simeon Brown likened coalition dynamics to parents managing misbehaving children.

New Zealand

Eli Just staying grounded despite World Cup spotlight

The 26-year-old scored two goals in New Zealand's 2-2 draw with Iran, becoming one of the most notable performances from the competition's opening round.

Party leader and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks during the National Party 90th Annual Conference at Lower Hutt Event Centre

Politics

KiwiSaver mandated for all workers if National re-elected

Today's announcements were just one part of what observers expect from the party to be sweeping plans on retirement, including potential changes to superannuation.

4:41

Politics

Peters fires back, Seymour calls for unity after Nats 'Mum and Dad' dig

National's coalition partners have responded after campaign chairman Simeon Brown likened coalition dynamics to parents managing misbehaving children.

New Zealand

Eli Just staying grounded despite World Cup spotlight

The 26-year-old scored two goals in New Zealand's 2-2 draw with Iran, becoming one of the most notable performances from the competition's opening round.

Politics

KiwiSaver mandated for all workers if National re-elected

Today's announcements were just one part of what observers expect from the party to be sweeping plans on retirement, including potential changes to superannuation.

4:41

New Zealand

'It just blew up': Tītahi Bay residents describe fast growing blaze

Residents described hearing a loud boom as enormous flames spread between two buildings.

0:37

Business

Could we do more with our 'magical' pāua shells?

The Riverton factory selling a million pāua shells a year to Chanel, Cartier and the Sultan of Oman says it can't keep up with global demand.

New Zealand

Person dies in two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Hunterville

Police were called to the crash near the intersection of Vinegar Hill Rd around 1.10pm.

Rugby

'Exceptional' - Hurricanes reflect on surreal grand final masterclass

The champion Hurricanes broke records and the Chiefs after entering a flow state in Wellington that had to be seen to be believed, writes Patrick McKendry.

Politics

Diplomacy only realistic path to resolving Iran war - Helen Clark

The former PM made the comments as Iran moved to close the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon and a fragile 60-day ceasefire hung in the balance.

22:12

World

Trump blames reflecting pool woes on vandalism, without offering proof

The US president said multiple people had been arrested for allegedly vandalising the Washington Reflecting Pool.

The A320, registration ZK-OJS, should have departed at 5.45am, but it became firmly wedged and was still stuck in Christchurch at 7am, according to flight-tracking data.

New Zealand

Air NZ flight grounded after plane wheels roll into grass at Christchurch

Flight NZ582, bound for Auckland, had been preparing to depart when the incident occurred, the airline said.

Chloe Swarbrick (left) and Marama Davidson (right).

Politics

Greens propose wealth, inheritance taxes to fund income tax changes

For wage and salary earners, the party wants to create a new $10,000 tax-free threshold – and add a new higher tax rate on income made over $160,000.

3:14

Politics

Peters fires back, Seymour calls for unity after Nats 'Mum and Dad' dig

National's coalition partners have responded after campaign chairman Simeon Brown likened coalition dynamics to parents managing misbehaving children.

New Zealand

Eli Just staying grounded despite World Cup spotlight

The 26-year-old scored two goals in New Zealand's 2-2 draw with Iran, becoming one of the most notable performances from the competition's opening round.

New Zealand

Air NZ flight grounded after plane wheels roll into grass at Christchurch

Flight NZ582, bound for Auckland, had been preparing to depart when the incident occurred, the airline said.

Politics

Greens propose wealth, inheritance taxes to fund income tax changes

For wage and salary earners, the party wants to create a new $10,000 tax-free threshold – and add a new higher tax rate on income made over $160,000.

3:14

Politics

KiwiSaver mandated for all workers if National re-elected

Today's announcements were just one part of what observers expect from the party to be sweeping plans on retirement, including potential changes to superannuation.

4:41

New Zealand

'It just blew up': Tītahi Bay residents describe fast growing blaze

Residents described hearing a loud boom as enormous flames spread between two buildings.

0:37

Business

Could we do more with our 'magical' pāua shells?

The Riverton factory selling a million pāua shells a year to Chanel, Cartier and the Sultan of Oman says it can't keep up with global demand.

New Zealand

Person dies in two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Hunterville

Police were called to the crash near the intersection of Vinegar Hill Rd around 1.10pm.

Rugby

'Exceptional' - Hurricanes reflect on surreal grand final masterclass

The champion Hurricanes broke records and the Chiefs after entering a flow state in Wellington that had to be seen to be believed, writes Patrick McKendry.

Politics

Diplomacy only realistic path to resolving Iran war - Helen Clark

The former PM made the comments as Iran moved to close the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon and a fragile 60-day ceasefire hung in the balance.

22:12

New Zealand

'It just blew up': Tītahi Bay residents describe fast growing blaze

Residents described hearing a loud boom as enormous flames spread between two buildings.

0:37

Business

Could we do more with our 'magical' pāua shells?

The Riverton factory selling a million pāua shells a year to Chanel, Cartier and the Sultan of Oman says it can't keep up with global demand.

New Zealand

Person dies in two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Hunterville

Police were called to the crash near the intersection of Vinegar Hill Rd around 1.10pm.

Rugby

'Exceptional' - Hurricanes reflect on surreal grand final masterclass

The champion Hurricanes broke records and the Chiefs after entering a flow state in Wellington that had to be seen to be believed, writes Patrick McKendry.

Politics

Diplomacy only realistic path to resolving Iran war - Helen Clark

The former PM made the comments as Iran moved to close the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon and a fragile 60-day ceasefire hung in the balance.

22:12

World

Trump blames reflecting pool woes on vandalism, without offering proof

The US president said multiple people had been arrested for allegedly vandalising the Washington Reflecting Pool.

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