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Dara from Bulgaria performs the song "Bangaranga" during the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Bulgaria wins Eurovision song contest, Australia comes fourth

Bulgarian Dara beat out 24 other competitors, including Australia's Delta Goodrem, during the grand final in Vienna.

Entertainment

11:43am

The humpback whale stranded in the Baltic Sea

Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead

The dead whale was stranded just off the small island of Anholt in the Kattegat, the broad strait between Denmark and Sweden that connects the Baltic Sea to the North Sea.

World

10:43am

Blood is seen next to a destroyed car on a street of Modena, Italy, Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Car ploughs into pedestrians in Italy – 8 injured, 4 critically

The city's mayor said a woman was pinned against a shop window and required the amputation of both legs.

Crime and Justice

6:57am

Daniel Craig was the most recent actor to bring Hollywood's most famous spy to the big screen.

Licence to cast: Search for new James Bond gets underway

The name’s Bond, James Bond. But what’s the name of the next person who’ll be playing the suave British spy?

Entertainment

Saturday 3:29pm

Stable US-China relations could damage Russia's influence on global issues.

Why Putin will have been watching the Trump‑Xi summit nervously

The summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing signal an openness on the Chinese side towards stabilising relations with the US.

Politics

Saturday 6:00am

Dara from Bulgaria performs the song "Bangaranga" during the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Bulgaria wins Eurovision song contest, Australia comes fourth

Bulgarian Dara beat out 24 other competitors, including Australia's Delta Goodrem, during the grand final in Vienna.

Entertainment

11:43am

The humpback whale stranded in the Baltic Sea

Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead

The dead whale was stranded just off the small island of Anholt in the Kattegat, the broad strait between Denmark and Sweden that connects the Baltic Sea to the North Sea.

World

10:43am

Blood is seen next to a destroyed car on a street of Modena, Italy, Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Car ploughs into pedestrians in Italy – 8 injured, 4 critically

The city's mayor said a woman was pinned against a shop window and required the amputation of both legs.

Crime and Justice

6:57am

Daniel Craig was the most recent actor to bring Hollywood's most famous spy to the big screen.

Licence to cast: Search for new James Bond gets underway

The name’s Bond, James Bond. But what’s the name of the next person who’ll be playing the suave British spy?

Entertainment

Saturday 3:29pm

Stable US-China relations could damage Russia's influence on global issues.

Why Putin will have been watching the Trump‑Xi summit nervously

The summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing signal an openness on the Chinese side towards stabilising relations with the US.

Politics

Saturday 6:00am

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A barrier is set in front of the British cruise ship Ambition.

France allows asymptomatic passengers off norovirus-hit cruise ship

Authorities said there was no link to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch vessel that has put European health authorities on alert in recent weeks.

Health

Fri, May 15

Rescue workers clear the rubble of a house heavily damaged after a Russian strike on a residential neighborhood in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Russia flattens Kyiv apartments, killing 9 on third day of strikes

Dozens of people were injured as Russia launched a third consecutive day of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine.

World

Fri, May 15

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, center, walks through the House of Commons to attend the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster, London, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

UK health secretary resigns, setting up a potential challenge to Starmer

Wes Streeting became the first senior minister to quit in what was seen as a precursor to challenging Starmer's leadership.

World

Fri, May 15

Māori Queen meets with King Charles at Buckingham Palace

Māori Queen meets with King Charles at Buckingham Palace

It's the first time Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has met with the King since she became Māori Queen.

Te Ao Māori

Fri, May 15

2:23

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend the state opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London.

King lays out UK government agenda as PM's job hangs in the balance

Keir Starmer was fighting to remain in power on a day when his government's legislative plans were presented by no less than King Charles III himself.

World

Thu, May 14

Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales, waves as she arrives at the town hall, part of a two-day trip, in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Princess Kate arrives in Italy on first solo trip after remission

The two-day tour, which focused on an early childhood educational approach, is her first overseas trip since revealing her cancer was in remission.

World

Thu, May 14

People walk past the British cruise ship Ambition, as French authorities have ordered 1,700 passengers and crew to stay on board due to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak, in Bordeaux, southwestern France, Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1700 held on cruise ship in France after gastro outbreak

Authorities dismissed any link to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on another vessel that has put European health authorities on alert.

Health

Thu, May 14

Peter Jackson receives honorary Palme D'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Peter Jackson receives honorary Palme D'Or at Cannes Film Festival

The New Zealand director was introduced by actor Elijah Wood, who played Frodo Baggins in Jackson's fantasy franchise.

World

Wed, May 13

Georgia's Merab Sharikadze during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Georgia and Portugal at the Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France.

Rugby doping scandal as ex-Georgia captain banned for 11 years

Six players received long bans for their involvement in a urine-swapping scheme to cheat anti-doping tests in one of the sport's biggest corruption scandals.

Crime and Justice

Wed, May 13

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech in north-west England, Britain, Monday, April 27, 2026.

Starmer defiant amid calls for his resignation, several ministers quit

Starmer tried to shore up support within his Cabinet following a feverish few days in the wake of hefty losses for the Labour Party in local elections last week.

World

Wed, May 13

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Xero users in a number of countries have experienced disruptions over the last five days.

Xero chief apologises after days of disruptions for customers

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy has been forced to apologise after problems in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom.

Business

Tue, May 12

Britain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech, at the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in Waterloo, London, Monday May 11, 2026.

Starmer pledges to prove doubters wrong amid a wave of resignation calls

“I know I have my doubters and I know I need to prove them wrong, and I will,” Starmer said during a speech in London.

World

Tue, May 12

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meeting Labour Party members during a visit to AFC Wimbledon in south London, Saturday May 9, 2026.

Starmer fights for job as calls for his ouster grow

Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, often seen as a potential challenger, said the party “needs to change,” though she did not explicitly call for Starmer to go.

World

Mon, May 11

White Ferns bowler Rosemary Mair.

White Ferns lose tense ODI opener to England by one wicket

New Zealand let victory slip through their grasp as England sneak to victory with 10 balls to spare in Durham.

Cricket

Mon, May 11

The head of the World Health Organisation sought today to reassure residents of the Spanish island where passengers of a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship are expected to be evacuated.

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives at Tenerife

In a statement, the Ministry of Health said it was receiving regular updates on the New Zealanders who may have been exposed to the virus.

Health

Sun, May 10

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking to the media after meeting Labour Party members during a visit to AFC Wimbledon in south London, Saturday May 9, 2026.

What to know about British elections that hammered Starmer's Labour

As the final results came in, Labour suffered a net loss of more than 1100 local council seats across England.

Politics

Sun, May 10

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar applauds in front of the Hungarian Parliament

Hungary’s new PM sworn in as Orbán’s 16-year rule officially ends

The win will allow Péter Magyar to roll back many of the policies that gave Orbán a reputation among his critics as a far-right authoritarian.

World

Sun, May 10

The ship's operator said one New Zealander was among the 30 passengers who disembarked on a remote South Atlantic Island. 

Some key information still unknown about hantavirus outbreak

The vessel is expected to reach the Spanish island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, early Sunday.

Health

Sun, May 10

Russian President Vladimir Putin, centre foreground, attends a ceremony to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Moscow marks Victory Day with scaled down parade

Security was tight as Putin attended, which was scaled down even as a three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities.

World

Sun, May 10

The Cardiff man stole thousands of dollars worth of goods — including an entire display of Easter treats — in a three-week supermarket blitz.

Watch: Man steals entire display of Mini Eggs in brazen UK theft

The Cardiff man stole thousands of dollars worth of goods — including an entire display of Easter treats — in a three-week supermarket blitz.

Crime and Justice

Sat, May 9

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