David Seymour addresses supporters after being sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister
ACT leader David Seymour addressed supporters at an Auckland brunch on Sunday following his swearing-in as Deputy Prime Minister. He succeeded Winston Peters in the role and reflected on the ACT Party's growth over the past decade.
+26 outlets · One dead and four injured in Northwestern Motorway crash
A man has died and four people were injured after a car overturned on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway near Pt Chevalier. The incident occurred in the citybound lanes of State Highway 16 shortly after 11.05pm on Saturday. One person was reportedly thrown from the vehicle and another was trapped inside.
+15 outlets · Christchurch entrepreneur becomes first New Zealander in space
Kea Aerospace CEO Mark Rocket became the first New Zealander to travel to space during a Blue Origin NS-32 mission. Launching from west Texas early Sunday, the sub-orbital flight reached an altitude of 105km. Rocket described the intense experience as far exceeding his expectations.
+26 outlets · Sixty-three Kāinga Ora tenancies terminated following behaviour crackdown
Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka has described a government directive to address abusive tenant behaviour as a success. Following the end of the Sustaining Tenancies Framework last year, 63 tenancies have been terminated and formal warnings have increased by 600 per cent.
4 outlets · Five people killed in separate crashes during long weekend
Five people have died and at least 10 others were injured in various crashes during the first two days of the King's Birthday long weekend. This includes a motorcyclist killed on State Highway 6 on the West Coast and a woman who died in hospital following a vehicle rollover in Waikato.
3 outlets · Person dies after car and truck crash on State Highway 5
A person has died in hospital following a collision between a car and a truck near Tarawera on Wednesday. The crash occurred around 8.50am, causing State Highway 5 to close between Napier and Taupō for seven hours. The victim was previously airlifted to Hawke's Bay Hospital in critical condition.
3 outlets · Woman dies in hospital following Port Waikato vehicle crash
A woman has died in hospital after her vehicle rolled on Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road on Friday night. The incident brings the preliminary King's Birthday road toll to four. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.
3 outlets · Public toilets in Oamaru closed after car crash
The Awamoa Street public toilets in Ōamaru have been closed until further notice following significant damage. The Waitaki District Council reported that a car was driven into the building overnight, causing a portion of the structure to be destroyed.
4 outlets · Aurora visible across large parts of New Zealand
South Island residents have reportedly witnessed an aurora, with the phenomenon also seen as far north as Auckland. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration suggests the event could become a significant geomagnetic storm, with visibility expected across much of the country.
2 outlets · Woman sentenced for $30,000 fraud using stranger's licence details
Diane Marie Baumann was sentenced to six months' home detention for creating a fictitious carer using a stranger's driver's licence. The scheme allowed her to collect nearly $30,000 in ACC payments and caused debt that impacted the victim's credit rating.
3 outlets · Warriors defeat Rabbitohs in high-scoring NRL match
The Warriors secured a 36-30 victory against the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Accor Stadium. Despite co-captain Mitchell Barnett suffering a knee injury, the Auckland side moved into second place. South Sydney winger Alex Johnston scored a hattrick to reach 200 NRL career tries during the match.
2 outlets · Judith Collins endorses US Golden Dome missile defence project
Defence Minister Judith Collins has endorsed US President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defence system during a security summit in Singapore. The proposed project aims to create a shield of sensors and missiles to intercept conventional and nuclear threats. New Zealand-founded company Rocket Lab is among the contractors interested in the project.
2 outlets · Police secure bull roaming Invercargill streets
Police and animal control officers contained a bull in southern Invercargill this morning. The animal was spotted near the intersection of Elles Road and Dunbeath Crescent after being seen on a residential lawn.
2 outlets · Warnings issued over deepfake advertisements for diabetes medicines
People with Type 2 diabetes are being cautioned against purchasing medicines online following the appearance of fake advertisements. The New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes stated that deepfake videos using artificial intelligence were created to impersonate local doctors selling treatments.
3 outlets · The reasons behind the timing of the King's Birthday
The timing of the King's Birthday varies depending on location, with celebrations occurring between May and October. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the winter season in New Zealand and the summer season in England.
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