All Blacks focus on set-piece and discipline ahead of Wallabies test
The All Blacks are targeting improvements in set-piece work and discipline to avoid a fourth consecutive loss against the Wallabies at Eden Park this Saturday. Former captain Tana Umaga has been brought in to assist the team with defence following a three-test losing streak.
+15 outlets · Liam Lawson finishes seventh at Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson returned to the points by finishing seventh at the rain-hit Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. Lawson started 11th and climbed as high as fourth during the race before dropping back as the track dried.
+15 outlets · ACT proposes removing tax on KiwiSaver investment earnings
At its campaign launch in Auckland, the ACT Party announced a policy to abolish tax on KiwiSaver and superannuation investment earnings. The proposal would also remove the annual government contribution for members who receive employer contributions. Leader David Seymour stated the change aims to increase long-term compounding returns for savers.
+15 outlets · Teenager charged after air gun incident at Hamilton bus stop
An 18-year-old man faces charges after an air gun was allegedly fired at a person on Masters Avenue near Hillcrest Park on Saturday. The victim sustained moderate injuries and required medical treatment. Following the incident, police searched a Hamilton property and recovered firearms and ammunition.
+15 outlets · One person dead and three injured in Kawarau Falls crash
One person died at the scene and three others were injured in a single-vehicle crash near Queenstown early Sunday morning. The accident occurred shortly before 4am on State Highway 6 when a vehicle hit a tree. Two people suffered serious injuries and one sustained critical injuries.
+15 outlets · Search underway for two men who jumped into Ōtara River
Police are conducting a large-scale search for two men who jumped into a Bay of Plenty river near Ōpōtiki early Sunday morning. The men fled on foot after their vehicle was stopped by road spikes following a pursuit. Officers are now appealing for any sightings of the pair.
4 outlets · National pledges $1.75 billion for Auckland Mill Road project
If re-elected, the National Party plans to begin construction on the first stage of the Mill Road corridor in late 2028. The $1.75 billion project would create a four-lane route between Manukau and Alfriston. An additional $100 million would be allocated for route protection in 2027/28.
+15 outlets · Hazardous materials found in car after police pursuit in Auckland
A 39-year-old man has been charged following a 30km police pursuit that ended in Epsom. After police used spikes to stop the vehicle, hazardous materials were discovered inside. Cordons were established near the intersection of Market Road and Great South Road while emergency services attended the scene.
4 outlets · Man arrested after stabbing in North Canterbury leaves two injured
A 21-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing at a Sidey Quay address in Kaiapoi on Sunday morning. A man was found in serious condition with injuries to his leg and hand, while a woman sustained moderate injuries. Police and ambulance services attended the scene at approximately 8.25am.
4 outlets · Ruben Love to miss rest of 2026 season after ankle surgery
All Blacks first-five Ruben Love will undergo surgery on an ankle ligament injury sustained in South Africa. The 25-year-old will miss the Bledisloe Cup tests against Australia and the end-of-year tour.
4 outlets · Green Party proposes $2 fare cap and free travel for some
The Green Party has unveiled its Connecting Aotearoa transport policy, which includes capping adult bus and train fares at $2 nationwide. The plan proposes free public transport for children, students, apprentices, and certain cardholders, alongside significant investments in regional and mass rapid transit.
+15 outlets · Aimee Bright wins iQFOiL under-23 world title in Poland
Twenty-year-old Aimee Bright has been crowned the iQFOiL Under-23 World Champion in Puck, Poland. The Manly Sailing Club rider secured the victory after a late comeback in the grand final. Bright is the daughter of three-time Olympic medallist Barbara Kendall.
3 outlets · Te Pāti Māori announces one-person party list for 2026 election
Te Pāti Māori has announced that general secretary Lance Norman will be its sole party list candidate for the 2026 general election. This decision, made unanimously, is intended to reaffirm the party's candidate-vote strategy alongside its seven electorate picks.
4 outlets · Auckland player wins $15.3m Powerball jackpot
An online MyLotto player in Auckland won a $15 million Powerball prize plus a share of the Lotto First Division. Two other MyLotto players in Auckland and Christchurch also won $333,333 each. Other winners included a shopper in Rangiora and eight players in the Lotto Second Division.
3 outlets · Wellington condemned to winless season after record Taranaki thrashing
Beauden Barrett's NPC comeback helped Taranaki score a record 68-26 win, condemning Wellington to a winless season.
2 outlets · Winter Paralympic alpine skier Corey Peters announces retirement
New Zealand alpine skier Corey Peters is retiring from competitive snow sports. The 43-year-old won multiple Paralympic medals across several games, including gold in the downhill sitting event at the 2022 Beijing Paralympics.
4 outlets · One person charged after firearms incident in Dunedin
Armed police cordoned off Tedder Street in St Kilda on Sunday afternoon following a firearms incident. A 37-year-old woman has been taken into custody and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. No injuries were reported during the incident.
2 outlets · Stepping up: New Balance opens its first New Zealand store
The world’s largest privately held athletic footwear company has set up a flagship shop in New Zealand, with more retail outlets in the works.
2 outlets · Job seeker petitions Parliament to ban fake job advertisements
Charlie Maclean has petitioned Parliament to ban fake job advertisements and 'ghost' interviews. She describes the experience of interviewing with an AI agent as awkward and lacking human connection. Maclean is concerned that these processes are being used to harvest data for artificial intelligence.
2 outlets · Canterbury to host Waikato in NPC quarterfinal
Canterbury has finished at the top of the National Provincial Championship table and will host Waikato in a quarterfinal at One NZ Stadium. The final top-eight order was decided after North Harbour lost 38-21 to Bay of Plenty.
2 outlets · Doctors fail to stop Auckland Hospital bullying investigation
The Employment Relations Authority has rejected an application by Dr Bodhi Wimalasena and Dr Samadhi Wimalasena to halt a Health New Zealand inquiry. The investigation follows an April complaint from seven senior medical officers alleging bullying and the creation of an unhealthy work environment at Auckland Hospital.
3 outlets · Kosta Barbarouses signs with South Melbourne after 14 A-League seasons
The 36-year-old All Whites striker has joined second-tier club South Melbourne on a 12-month contract. This move ends his 14-season tenure in the A-League Men. He will compete in the Australian Championship, NPL Victoria, and the OFC Pro League.
2 outlets · National candidate's election hoarding set alight in Auckland
National candidate Carlos Cheung says his election billboard in Three Kings was deliberately set on fire after being vandalised. The MP, who is contesting the Mount Roskill electorate, described the incident as dangerous and unacceptable. The blaze occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday.
2 outlets · WNBA star Hailey Van Lith joins Tokomanawa Queens in Wellington
American basketball player Hailey Van Lith has arrived in Wellington for an offseason stint with the Tokomanawa Queens. The 25-year-old Connecticut Sun teammate aims to immerse herself in New Zealand culture during her time in the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa competition.
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