But the proportion of Kiwis actively avoiding news rose five per centage points to 78% – the highest level since the survey began.
Growing older has plenty of upsides – but achy joints is not one of them, writes sports medicine research professor Gordon Waddington.
Enforcing the blockade is likely to demand significant resources from the US Navy and could prompt concerns about military force and international law, experts say.
US President Donald Trump said a second round of talks could happen "over the next two days," telling the New York Post the negotiations could be held again in Pakistan.
The talks are the first between Israel and Lebanon since 1993.
The online draw offered the chance to win a US$1 million (NZ$1.69 million) portrait by the Spanish artist in aid of Alzheimer’s research.
1News understands the 51-cap All Black will run for the party in the Hawke’s Bay electorate of Tukituki.
World-first lie-flat SkyNest sleep pods for economy and premium economy travellers would be available onboard new Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from later this year.
The Italian premier had said that she found "unacceptable the words of President Trump against the Holy Father".
Council staff and police have targeted people living in cars at Tauranga’s Sulphur Point after complaints about antisocial behaviour and roaming dogs.
Auckland Airport says an earlier security breach which caused some delays for travellers this morning at the domestic terminal has now been resolved.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a surprise run from a former All Blacks captain, and Air NZ reveals the cost of its latest sleep innovation.
Stokes and McCullum have been in lock step since 2022 and they crashed and burned when they lost to Australia 4-1 last winter.
"Threatening incidents in Bunnings' New Zealand stores have more than doubled over four years, from 303 to 697, and repeat offenders now account for 34% of all threatening incidents, up from 26% in 2022."
The IMF downgraded its forecast for global economic growth to 3.1% this year from the 3.3% it had forecast in January.
MetService said thunderstorms were observed over central western parts of the North Island this morning.
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All Whites and Auckland FC defender Nando Pijnaker is suffering more injury woes.
The property, opposite the Karāpiro Cafe, had been in Geoff Fletcher’s family since 1920 but is set to be demolished to make way for the Waikato Expressway extension.
An urgent inquiry into the government's decision to remove school boards' legal obligation to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and overhaul the national curriculum is underway.
"We are so ready for this next chapter and couldn’t be more excited to begin our journey into parenthood."
Pictures taken at Pukepuke Lagoon last week as the lakebed ran dry and the aquatic life which called it home lay as carcasses or eagerly awaiting saving.
A Timaru café's phone has been ringing off the hook, but unfortunately, many aren't seeking a top-notch toastie - instead, they're after a doctor.
Paris Saint-Germain’s grip on the Champions League trophy remains strong, while Atletico Madrid made it back to the semi-finals for the first time in nearly a decade.
Now their disagreement over the war in Iran has escalated in spectacular fashion, and their comments show how differently each sees the conflict and its impact.
"She has dedicated her life to others, and this is a way for us to give back with manaakitanga and aroha."
Sir Rod Drury, the 2026 New Zealander of the Year, was the accounting software giant's chief until 2018.
The finalists include an investigation into patient care at Nelson Hospital, an exclusive interview with former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster and the breakdown in New Zealand’s relationship with the Cook Islands.
The organisation representing New Zealand retailers wants a levy imposed on people shopping at retailers such as Temu and Shein.
After five years in Super Rugby, the team will pull out of the competition.
Israeli police footage showed the back of the truck being opened to reveal the men tightly confined inside the waste compartment.
Police tracked the vehicle with Otis the border collie inside from Ponsonby to Onehunga – where a 31-year-old was arrested.
The woman displayed a large knife she had stolen from the store and “took possession of the child, essentially kidnapping the child”.
Energy officials revealed one "small shipment" has been delayed in Singapore, with warnings that delays around fuel shipping are becoming more frequent.
Twenty properties in Southland have lost their bins for significant contamination since the system was rolled out last March.
The Duke of Sussex and father-of-two was having a frank on-stage discussion during his whirlwind tour Down Under.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows today after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project.
The 70-year-old's body was found wrapped in plastic bags in the water at Auckland's Gulf Harbour in March 2024.
Fatou celebrated her birthday with a feast, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.
The Envy apple was first bred in 1985 by the Bioeconomy Science Institute (then part of DSIR) before being exclusively commercialised globally by T&G.
A woman and her associate were caught red-handed while allegedly attempting their ninth burglary.
He called it a “responsible, temporary measure” that will also reduce costs for truckers and businesses amid the fuel crisis caused by the Iran war.
NZ fuel stocks fall again and one shipment delayed, Prince Harry talks about struggles as a new dad, and CCTV shows shocking in-store violence at Bunnings' stores.
The 45-year-old entered not guilty pleas to 14 charges of unlawful sexual connection, indecent assault, strangulation, and rape against four women in the Christchurch District Court.
Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, allegedly hurled a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's San Francisco home.
The 22-year-old man is in hospital accused of a string of crimes, including multiple car thefts and ramming a taxi.
Rose alleged the singer sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne night club in 2010.
The battle pitted Rinehart's company, Hancock Prospecting, against the heirs of mining pioneer Peter Wright and engineer Don Rhodes amid allegations of decades-old contract breaches.
Comedian says he has never set out to provoke controversy, describing his work as an extension of the same stand-up he has always done.
US Central Command said no ships made it past the blockade in the first 24 hours, and six merchant vessels complied with direction from US forces to turn around.
The proposal would allow pharmacists to provide some funded medication without a prior GP visit. It comes as the company behind Unichem and Life pharmacies has confirmed it is talking to potential buyers.
The affected products are sold at supermarkets nationwide.
Justin Evans, 24 and originally from Christchurch, was last seen within the Golgotha Monastery on Papa Stronsay, Orkney shortly before midnight on Saturday.
