Rachin Ravindra to return for Black Caps ODI series against India
Batter Rachin Ravindra will return to the Black Caps squad for the five-match ODI series against India starting 4 November. Ravindra was previously sidelined for the T20 series after dislocating his shoulder during a promotional shoot. Other players named in the squad include Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert.
+26 outlets · Eden Park calls for infrastructure upgrades after rugby train delays
Thousands of rugby fans experienced delays of up to 45 minutes when travelling by train from Eden Park after the Bledisloe Cup match. Eden Park's chief executive has called for platform and pedestrian bridge upgrades, while Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has disputed that the delays were an infrastructure problem.
+15 outlets · Football Ferns safe after powerful earthquake hits Panama
All Football Ferns players and staff are safe and accounted for following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Panama. The tremor caused damage and power outages in the region, but authorities have confirmed there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand.
+37 outlets · Police hunt for offenders after roadside assault in Norsewood
A man was airlifted to hospital in critical condition following an alleged assault on the side of State Highway 2 near Norsewood on Saturday morning. Police are searching for several people who fled the scene in a vehicle and are appealing for dashcam footage to assist their investigation.
+15 outlets · Kostecki-Hazelwood win Bathurst 1000 after lead runs out of fuel on last lap
Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood have won the Bathurst 1000, after race leader Anton De Pasquale ran out of fuel on the last lap.
4 outlets · Liam Lawson finishes fifth in chaotic Singapore sprint race
New Zealander Liam Lawson secured fifth place and four championship points for Racing Bulls during a rain-affected sprint race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The race involved nine non-finishes and multiple safety cars. Lawson will start eighth for the main Grand Prix on Monday.
3 outlets · Man charged with murder over double homicide in Christchurch
A 58-year-old is set to face two charges of murder, one charge of attempted murder, and one charge of wounding with intent.
+15 outlets · Police seek help after fatal single-vehicle crash near Te Puke
One person has died and another was seriously injured in a crash near the intersection of Te Puke Highway and Rangiruru Rd on Saturday morning. Police say a white Toyota Caldina was travelling at high speed on Brown Rd before the accident. Authorities are now appealing for public information and footage.
4 outlets · Taranaki and Otago advance to NPC semifinals after quarterfinal wins
Taranaki defeated North Harbour 50-31 in Albany, led by a Bradley Slater hat-trick. Meanwhile, Otago secured a place in the semifinals by beating Hawke’s Bay 50-14 in Dunedin. Both teams scored multiple tries to ensure their progression in the competition.
4 outlets · All Blacks v Wallabies: Bledisloe bounceback a non-negotiable for Dave Rennie’s men
After three straight defeats to the Boks, an emphatic response against the Wallabies at Eden Park is a non-negotiable for these All Blacks.
4 outlets · NZ First pledges minimum wage and Working for Families increases
New Zealand First has announced plans to increase the minimum wage by at least the rate of inflation annually during the next term. Leader Winston Peters also pledged to make Working for Families in-work tax credits permanent, with reports stating the boost could be between $70 and $120 per week.
4 outlets · Canterbury win Farah Palmer Cup after defeating Auckland Storm
Canterbury secured the Farah Palmer Cup with a 50-24 victory over the Auckland Storm at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch. The unbeaten team ended a streak of three consecutive final losses to claim their sixth domestic title. Eight Canterbury players scored tries during the match.
3 outlets · Two people injured following incident in Māngere
Two people, including one person in critical condition, were injured during an incident on Harwell Place in Māngere on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were notified at 12.33pm, and both patients were transported to hospital. Armed police have been stationed at a nearby community health centre as investigations continue.
3 outlets · Kalyn Ponga to make Kiwis debut at Rugby League World Cup
Newcastle Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga is set to represent New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup opener this Thursday. Following international eligibility changes, Ponga expressed pride in representing his family heritage and culture. The player has previously played for the Māori All-Stars.
3 outlets · Stacey Jones’ Kiwis best bet to break Australia’s Rugby League World Cup stranglehold
ANALYSIS: Nathan Cleary’s absence gives Stacey Jones’ Kiwis their best chance of a World Cup title since 2008.
1 outlet · Ethan Smith and associates accused of Christchurch burglaries and arson
Two men allegedly burgled a Christchurch home and set a family car alight while the residents were overseas on holiday. Stolen items included clothing, appliances, and medicine. Ethan Smith and his associates are linked to the incidents.
3 outlets · Pilot accused of hijacking attempt radicalised while studying in Australia
Emirati investigators claim the pilot accused of attempting to hijack a FlyDubai flight began drifting towards extremism while studying in Australia. The Omani national allegedly attacked a co-pilot with an axe during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. He previously spent several months in New Zealand on a student visa for pilot training.
2 outlets · Winston Peters addresses crowd in Invercargill
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters spoke to an audience in Invercargill on Saturday. He commented on the historical tendency of Southland to forgive other political parties despite feeling neglected or disowned.
2 outlets · Tauranga councillor criticises National Party's Christchurch road funding pledge
Tauranga councillor Rick Curach has criticised the National Party's election promise to fully fund a new Christchurch motorway and bypass. Curach described the pledge as a "slap in the face" for Tauranga following the decision to use toll-funding for the Takitimu North Link construction.
2 outlets · Noah Kahan performs sold out show at Spark Arena
American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan performed the first of two sold out shows at Auckland's Spark Arena. During the performance, the artist wore an All Blacks jersey to show support for the national rugby team ahead of their Bledisloe Cup match.
2 outlets · Chris Hipkins receives normal blood pressure reading on campaign trail
Labour leader Chris Hipkins had his blood pressure measured by student nurses at AUT on Friday. The results indicated his blood pressure was within the normal range, a result that reportedly surprised him during his campaign in Auckland.
2 outlets · Steam emissions and weather caused Whakaari/White Island plume
Large plumes of smoke were seen rising from Whakaari/White Island on Saturday morning. GeoNet says the plume was caused by weather conditions and low to moderate steam emissions rather than an eruption. No ash has been detected at the volcanic island for two months.
2 outlets · Scott Hales appointed as South Island United head coach
Scott Hales has been named the new head coach for South Island United for the 2027 Oceania Pro League. He succeeds Rob Sherman, who led the side to a fourth-place finish during the league's inaugural season.
2 outlets · Australia and New Zealand face challenges in changing global order
Australia and New Zealand are attempting to navigate a shifting international landscape involving the US and China. Experts warn that both nations risk complacency by trying to avoid retaliation from these powers while seeking to find their footing.
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