Generators flown into Southland to assist with widespread power outages
States of emergency remain in Southland and Clutha following severe winds that downed powerlines and caused utility shortages. While some power is being restored, thousands of properties remain without electricity, and Hercules aircraft are being used to fly generators into the region.
+15 outlets · Public urged not to collect or eat Taranaki shellfish
New Zealand Food Safety has issued a warning for the Taranaki coast after routine tests found paralytic shellfish poisoning toxins above safe limits. The alert covers the area from Cape Egmont north to Albatross Point. While mussels are affected, pāua, crab, and crayfish may be safe if the gut is completely removed.
+15 outlets · Dame Noeline Taurua to be reinstated as Silver Ferns coach
Dame Noeline Taurua is expected to resume her role as Silver Ferns coach at the end of the year. This follows a two-month dispute with Netball New Zealand. To avoid disrupting the current international season, she will not return to the team immediately.
4 outlets · Otago hold a narrow halftime lead against Canterbury in NPC final
Otago lead Canterbury 14-10 at halftime in the NPC final held at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch. The match marks Otago's first premiership final in two decades as they attempt to secure a double by winning the Ranfurly Shield.
3 outlets · Student stabbed during suspected kidnapping attempt in Hamilton
A Fraser High School student was stabbed while walking to his car during lunchbreak on Monday. The attack occurred on the main road outside the school grounds and was suspected to be a kidnapping attempt involving men in balaclavas.
4 outlets · Kyle Jamieson ruled out of ODI series against England
Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will miss New Zealand's three-match one-day international series against England due to side stiffness. The 30-year-old is being rested as a precaution and aims to return for the series against the West Indies in November.
2 outlets · Winning numbers released for $28 million Powerball draw
The winning numbers have been drawn for a $28 million Powerball jackpot, which is one of the largest prizes of 2025. The winning numbers are 22, 24, 20, 3, 37, 36, with bonus ball 19 and Powerball 5.
2 outlets · Hospitals and clinics unprepared for potential measles outbreak
A general practitioner has warned that New Zealand's medical facilities are too strained to manage a measles outbreak. Immunisation coverage is currently at 82%, which is below the 95% required for herd immunity. Hospital waiting times are reportedly already between three and four weeks.
2 outlets · Auckland FC host Western Sydney Wanderers for A-League home opener
Auckland FC will face the Western Sydney Wanderers at Go Media Stadium for their first home game of the A-League season. The club enters the match following a scoreless draw against Melbourne Victory in their opening round.
2 outlets · Kilbirnie mosque suspends activities following bomb threat
The Kilbirnie Masjid has closed all activities while police investigate a bomb threat. The threat, which specified the mosque's exact address, was reportedly posted on an online platform on Thursday.
2 outlets · Cyclist in critical condition after collision in Western Bay of Plenty
A cyclist was critically injured following a collision with a car at the intersection of State Highway 29 and Poripori Road on Saturday morning. Emergency services attended the scene at 11am. The crash has blocked the road, and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.
2 outlets · Thousands gather at Ruakaka Beach for sand sculpture world record attempt
Over a thousand people are meeting at Ruakaka Beach in Northland to attempt a Guinness World Record for the most people building sand sculptures simultaneously. The event serves as a protest against a proposal by McCallum Bros to mine sand from Bream Bay.
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