Archives for 9 March 2026

How to manage your KiwiSaver in times of global conflict, market volatility

OPINION: It's tempting in times like these to panic and withdraw KiwiSaver and other investments, but Frances Cook believes it's best to sit tight and wait for the 'anxiety premium'.

Opinion And Analysis •Mon, Mar 9

Analysis: Barrett pulls strings for Blues as Crusaders self-destruct

Beauden Barrett's quality in his first game back helped expose the Crusaders at Eden Park, writes sports reporter Patrick McKendry.

Crusaders •Mon, Mar 9

A system under strain: Rising house insurance costs raise tough questions

Consumer NZ recently described the situation as “serious” and called for urgent government action, citing concerns about both affordability and the way the market is functioning.

Climate Change •Mon, Mar 9

Black Caps stomped by India in T20 World Cup final

New Zealand never posed a threat in its chase and was all out for 159 in 19 overs.

Cricket World Cup •Mon, Mar 9

Is pet insurance worth it?

Consumer NZ said whether it was worth taking out pet insurance was something owners would need to weigh up for themselves.

Animals •Mon, Mar 9

Kiwi Waine scores winner as minnows stun Sunderland in FA Cup

"I know it wasn’t pretty to watch, probably not the best game to watch, but we dug in so hard and I think we deserved it," said Waine, who headed in from close range in the 28th minute.

UK And Europe •Mon, Mar 9

Scottish football fans clash on pitch after Scottish Cup tie

Fans invaded the field and clashed after Celtic beat Rangers in a penalty shootout in the Scottish Cup quarterfinals.

UK And Europe •Mon, Mar 9

Renewed hunt for missing Flight MH370 comes up empty

The search has surveyed thousands of square kilometres of ocean floor but has not produced any confirmed findings of the aircraft wreckage.

Accidents •Mon, Mar 9

Drivers head to pumps as concern grows over fuel prices

"I've been doing this for 25 years and that's probably one of the biggest spikes I've seen," said Waitomo Group chief executive Simon Parham.

Middle East •Mon, Mar 9

News in 90 Seconds March 9

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Christopher Luxon says he’s not quitting, and the Black Caps fall at the final T20 World Cup hurdle.

Mon, Mar 9

Lawson says car 'lost all power' at start of F1 opener in Melbourne

Lawson lined up on the grid in eighth at the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, but quickly fell back to 20th as he struggled to get off the line.

Australia •Mon, Mar 9

War's targets widen to civilian infrastructure, Saudi Arabia reports 2 dead

As Israeli-struck oil depots smouldered in Tehran, Iran’s president vowed to expand attacks on US targets across the region.

Middle East •Mon, Mar 9

Man stabbed to death trying to protect boy at Melbourne train station

Aidan Becker, 22, died at Mernda Railway Station in Melbourne's northeast after intervening to protect a 14-year-old boy from a group of four alleged teenage attackers.

Crime And Justice •Mon, Mar 9

Counterprotester throws explosive at NYC anti-Islam event, police say

Two people were in custody for their alleged role in the confrontation, which unfolded during a “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” event.

Crime And Justice •Mon, Mar 9

Starmer and Trump discuss military cooperation

British Prime Keir Starmer has spoken to US President Donald Trump about the military cooperation between the two countries in the Middle East.

North America •Mon, Mar 9

Teens arrested after returning for cannabis-filled bag left outside op shop

Police arrested two teens after an op shop volunteer discovered cannabis and $3700 in a bag left outside the store.

Crime And Justice •Mon, Mar 9

Crude oil prices soar past US$110 a barrel

Oil prices have surged as the war, now in its second week, ensnared countries and places that are critical to the production and movement of oil and gas from the Persian Gulf.

Business •Mon, Mar 9

'100 analysis clips': How Dave Rennie won over All Blacks' interview panel

The depth of the new All Blacks head coach's preparation for the top job has been revealed.

All Blacks •Mon, Mar 9

Aerial searches along West Coast for person swept out to sea

Senior Sergeant Mark Kirkwood said the search resumed this morning between Ross and Charleston.

West Coast •Mon, Mar 9

Man drowns in Canterbury river trying to save his dog

Christchurch Metro area commander Superintendent Lane Todd described the incident as "very tragic" and said his dog had not been located.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Mon, Mar 9

'Warm, windy, wet' weather for Auckland and Northland later this week

MetService said a low is expected to bring larger-than-usual waves in parts of the upper North Island later this week.

Weather News •Mon, Mar 9

Princess Eugenie steps down as patron of UK charity

It comes as her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, continues to deal with the scandal surrounding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Royalty •Mon, Mar 9

Pornhub among sites to cut Australian access over age verification

Aylo - a Canadian company operating free explicit video websites including Pornhub, RedTube, YouPorn and Tube8 - has restricted access for Australian users.

Australia •Mon, Mar 9

Diabetic patient died after urgently needed food delayed

A diabetic patient collapsed and died in a Waikato Hospital stairwell after a delay getting urgently needed food.

Health •Mon, Mar 9

Tributes to good Samaritan killed at Melbourne station

Aidan Becker, 22, died while trying to protect a 14-year-old boy from a group of alleged attackers on Friday.

Crime And Justice •Mon, Mar 9

Jorja Miller to the fore as Black Ferns sevens triumph again

The Black Ferns continue their streak over their close rivals in Vancouver thanks to another inspirational performance from Jorja Miller.

Black Ferns •Mon, Mar 9

Lomax decides future with rugby deal, eyes World Cup

One week after being denied a return to the NRL, Zac Lomax has now officially linked with WA outfit Western Force.

NRL •Mon, Mar 9

Woman arrested after shots fired at Rihanna's house while singer was home

The 38-year-old singer was home when shots were fired at around 1.15pm on Sunday (local time), a law enforcement source told the Los Angeles Times.

Crime And Justice •Mon, Mar 9

New Zealand and Asian share markets tumble as 'reality' sinks in

The benchmark NZX 50 fell 3% in mid-Monday afternoon trading, while across the Tasman, the ASX 200 fell 4%.

Economy •Mon, Mar 9

Woman charged after boy, 4, fatally mauled by dog in Bay of Plenty

Timothy Rolleston died after he was attacked by a dog in Katikati in March 2025.

Animals •Mon, Mar 9

Five Big Things That Happened Today: Monday, March 9

Crude oil prices surge past US$110 a barrel; New Zealand and Asian share markets tumble as 'reality' sinks in; Teens arrested after returning for cannabis-filled bag left outside op shop.

Mon, Mar 9

Fox News apologises for using old video of hatless Trump at ceremony

The apology, for showing archive footage during a live event for US soldiers killed in the Middle East war, didn't sit well with some critics.

North America •Mon, Mar 9

Luxon says leadership 'totally solid', last week 'wasn't perfect'

The Prime Minister stood firm throughout Monday, saying he was "absolutely" not going to resign.

Politics •Mon, Mar 9

Auckland restaurant questioned over serving more shisha than food

During a visit last year, an inspector who visited Dilruba Lounge on High St said just two out of 17 customers were seen eating.

Food Drink •Mon, Mar 9

Auckland executive sentenced for hiring underage girl for 'sexual services'

The man pleaded guilty in November, admitting receiving "commercial sexual services" from a person aged under 18.

Crime And Justice •Mon, Mar 9

Who is Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei?

He had long been considered a contender, even before an Israeli strike killed his father at the start of the war and despite never being elected or appointed to a government position.

Middle East •Mon, Mar 9

Team NZ launches upgraded AC75 for America's Cup defence

The syndicate has unveiled the vessel for a campaign that is focused on securing a historic fourth consecutive victory in Naples in 2027.

Sailing •Mon, Mar 9

Tourist with measles visited Te Papa, botanical gardens

Both Wellington and Auckland airports are also among the locations of interest.

Health •Mon, Mar 9

Kororā chicks found malnourished and dead in Waiheke nesting boxes

Rising sea temperatures and over-fishing are causing major food shortages for the kororā, rescue centres are reporting severely underweight chicks and young adults in the Bay of Plenty and Hauraki Gulf area.

Environment •Mon, Mar 9

Japan prepares to deploy its first home-developed long-range missile

The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles will be deployed at Camp Kengun in the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto by the end of March.

Asia •Mon, Mar 9

Kaikōura farmer fined $35k for failing to register hundreds of cattle

Trevor Bolton hadn't registered 269 animals, failed to declare 571 animals that were moved off-farm and failed to declare the movement of 83 animals onto his two large dairy farms.

Farming •Mon, Mar 9