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Chch mosque attack inquiry asked the wrong question, researchers say

"The current approach to keeping him buried and New Zealand almost moving on as if the attack didn't happen is not working," said researcher Chris Wilson.

19:13

Police officers work at the scene of a shooting near a festival in Toledo, Ohio

World

At least 12 shot at US festival, search for suspects still ongoing

A shooting near a community festival in Toledo, Ohio, wounded at least 12 people, with two in critical condition.

All Whites Marko Stamenic fights for the ball against Ollie Watkins of England.

Football

All Whites narrowly beaten by England 1-0 in last game before World Cup

The All Whites went down 1-0 in Tampa, Florida in their last match before their World Cup opener against Iran on June 16.

A thunderstorm brewing over hills in rural New Zealand.

Business

Fed Farmers want farm plans to replace costly resource consents

The organisation has released a new 25-point election policy priority manifesto, titled Backing Kiwi Farmers, which it said was for any party.

17:10

The driver caused the damage in the grass reserve area by Mowhanau Beach.

Crime and Justice

Man charged, car impounded after burnouts damage Whanganui reserve

The 20-year-old driver was allegedly doing burnouts on a grass reserve at Mōwhanau beach on June 4, causing what police described as "extensive" damage.

Leicester Fainga'anuku is tackled by the Blues during the Crusaders' playoff win at Te Kaha.

Rugby

Analysis: Fainga'anuku's head knock puts concussion protocols in spotlight

The Crusader was rocked by a high tackle in his team's win over the Blues but did not receive a head injury assessment, writes Patrick McKendry.

2:23

Business

Kiwi startup giving New Zealand's textile waste a second life

A recycling business is now collecting everything from bridal offcuts to holey socks and turning them into rugs and carpets.

2:18

The Metlink train came off the tracks and collided with a concrete block at Khandallah Station.

New Zealand

'Too early to say': Investigators on cause of Wellington train derailment

The TAIC is appealing for witnesses after a Metlink train derailed on the Johnsonville Line on Saturday, injuring six people and leaving the line closed indefinitely.

3:37

Police want information on this ute following an assault in a Havelock North's Guthrie Park.

Crime and Justice

Child, 12, assaulted by stranger at BMX park - police hunt for ute

The assault happened on Friday at Guthrie Park in Havelock North.

Police believe the young women pictured may have information that could assist their investigation.

Crime and Justice

Police seek young women in relation to 'serious' Halloween assault

Four victims were assaulted on and around Auckland's Morningside Train Station on the evening of October 31, 2025.

New Zealand

'Too early to say': Investigators on cause of Wellington train derailment

The TAIC is appealing for witnesses after a Metlink train derailed on the Johnsonville Line on Saturday, injuring six people and leaving the line closed indefinitely.

3:37

Crime and Justice

Child, 12, assaulted by stranger at BMX park - police hunt for ute

The assault happened on Friday at Guthrie Park in Havelock North.

Crime and Justice

Police seek young women in relation to 'serious' Halloween assault

Four victims were assaulted on and around Auckland's Morningside Train Station on the evening of October 31, 2025.

New Zealand

Chch mosque attack inquiry asked the wrong question, researchers say

"The current approach to keeping him buried and New Zealand almost moving on as if the attack didn't happen is not working," said researcher Chris Wilson.

19:13

World

At least 12 shot at US festival, search for suspects still ongoing

A shooting near a community festival in Toledo, Ohio, wounded at least 12 people, with two in critical condition.

Football

All Whites narrowly beaten by England 1-0 in last game before World Cup

The All Whites went down 1-0 in Tampa, Florida in their last match before their World Cup opener against Iran on June 16.

Business

Fed Farmers want farm plans to replace costly resource consents

The organisation has released a new 25-point election policy priority manifesto, titled Backing Kiwi Farmers, which it said was for any party.

17:10

Crime and Justice

Man charged, car impounded after burnouts damage Whanganui reserve

The 20-year-old driver was allegedly doing burnouts on a grass reserve at Mōwhanau beach on June 4, causing what police described as "extensive" damage.

Rugby

Analysis: Fainga'anuku's head knock puts concussion protocols in spotlight

The Crusader was rocked by a high tackle in his team's win over the Blues but did not receive a head injury assessment, writes Patrick McKendry.

2:23

New Zealand

Returning from Australia: I came home because that’s where my heart is

Opinion: Australia offered higher wages, cheaper groceries and bigger opportunities. But six months after moving home, Aziz Al Sa'afin reflects on why none of those factors were enough to make him stay.

New Zealand

Appeal for sightings of missing 81-year-old Christchurch woman

Police said Valerie Hargrave's family were very concerned for her wellbeing.

New Zealand

'Too early to say': Investigators on cause of Wellington train derailment

The TAIC is appealing for witnesses after a Metlink train derailed on the Johnsonville Line on Saturday, injuring six people and leaving the line closed indefinitely.

3:37

Crime and Justice

Child, 12, assaulted by stranger at BMX park - police hunt for ute

The assault happened on Friday at Guthrie Park in Havelock North.

New Zealand

Returning from Australia: I came home because that’s where my heart is

New Zealand

Appeal for sightings of missing 81-year-old Christchurch woman

Police said Valerie Hargrave's family were very concerned for her wellbeing.

Crime and Justice

Police seek young women in relation to 'serious' Halloween assault

Four victims were assaulted on and around Auckland's Morningside Train Station on the evening of October 31, 2025.

New Zealand

Chch mosque attack inquiry asked the wrong question, researchers say

"The current approach to keeping him buried and New Zealand almost moving on as if the attack didn't happen is not working," said researcher Chris Wilson.

19:13

World

At least 12 shot at US festival, search for suspects still ongoing

A shooting near a community festival in Toledo, Ohio, wounded at least 12 people, with two in critical condition.

Football

All Whites narrowly beaten by England 1-0 in last game before World Cup

The All Whites went down 1-0 in Tampa, Florida in their last match before their World Cup opener against Iran on June 16.

Business

Fed Farmers want farm plans to replace costly resource consents

The organisation has released a new 25-point election policy priority manifesto, titled Backing Kiwi Farmers, which it said was for any party.

17:10

Crime and Justice

Man charged, car impounded after burnouts damage Whanganui reserve

The 20-year-old driver was allegedly doing burnouts on a grass reserve at Mōwhanau beach on June 4, causing what police described as "extensive" damage.

New Zealand

Chch mosque attack inquiry asked the wrong question, researchers say

"The current approach to keeping him buried and New Zealand almost moving on as if the attack didn't happen is not working," said researcher Chris Wilson.

19:13

World

At least 12 shot at US festival, search for suspects still ongoing

A shooting near a community festival in Toledo, Ohio, wounded at least 12 people, with two in critical condition.

Football

All Whites narrowly beaten by England 1-0 in last game before World Cup

The All Whites went down 1-0 in Tampa, Florida in their last match before their World Cup opener against Iran on June 16.

Business

Fed Farmers want farm plans to replace costly resource consents

The organisation has released a new 25-point election policy priority manifesto, titled Backing Kiwi Farmers, which it said was for any party.

17:10

Crime and Justice

Man charged, car impounded after burnouts damage Whanganui reserve

The 20-year-old driver was allegedly doing burnouts on a grass reserve at Mōwhanau beach on June 4, causing what police described as "extensive" damage.

Rugby

Analysis: Fainga'anuku's head knock puts concussion protocols in spotlight

The Crusader was rocked by a high tackle in his team's win over the Blues but did not receive a head injury assessment, writes Patrick McKendry.

2:23

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