All Blacks name 36-man squad for northern tour
The All Blacks have announced a 36-man squad for the Nations Championship tests. The selection includes Chay Fihaki in the outside backs and sees Leicester Fainga'anuku listed as a loose forward. Damian McKenzie is expected to start at first-five against Scotland in Edinburgh.
+26 outlets · 5 new reportsCanterbury defeats Northland to claim 16th NPC title
Canterbury secured their 16th provincial crown by defeating Northland 43-24 in the NPC final at One NZ Stadium. Despite trailing 21-10 at half-time, the defending champions scored five second-half tries to complete a comeback victory.
+15 outlets · Severe winds and heavy rain sweep across New Zealand
An active weather front has brought heavy rain and severe gales to much of the South Island, including a 200km/h wind gust at Mount Hutt. The storm has caused the closure of Milford Road and parts of the Wellington waterfront. The front is expected to move towards the North Island on Tuesday.
+26 outlets · Driver dies after crashing into a tree in central Christchurch
A driver was found dead at the scene of a crash near the intersection of Montreal and Armagh streets early Monday morning. Police were called to the incident at approximately 3.20am. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit attended but reopened just after 7am.
+15 outlets · Search continues for missing kayaker in Manukau Harbour
Emergency services are conducting aerial and coastline searches for a man who went missing while kayaking alone near Mill Bay. The kayaker was last seen on a blue and white kayak about 1km offshore. The search involves multiple agencies following reports that he failed to return to shore on Monday afternoon.
4 outlets · Waiouru military area fire burns 230 hectares
A vegetation fire sparked by live fire training has burnt approximately 230 hectares in the Waiouru Military Area. Firefighters and helicopters are working to control the blaze, which may take another 24 hours to extinguish. The fire has sent smoke across the Desert Road.
4 outlets · Police investigate fire that destroyed Napier's St Paul’s Presbyterian Church
A fire destroyed St Paul’s Presbyterian Church on Tennyson Street in Napier early Monday morning. While the congregation reported everyone is safe, police are investigating the cause of the blaze. One man has been charged with arson in relation to two suspicious fires in the city.
4 outlets · One person dies after single-vehicle crash in Waitaki
One person has died in hospital following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 83 in Georgetown on Sunday. Two people were initially taken to hospital with serious injuries, but police confirmed one person died on Monday morning. Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
4 outlets · Cyclist dies following crash with car in Stoke
A cyclist has died at the scene after colliding with a car on Main Road Stoke in Nelson. The incident occurred on Monday morning near the Songer Street intersection. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
3 outlets · Six homes evacuated as scrub fire threatens Roxburgh
Six homes have been evacuated in Roxburgh as firefighters battle a scrub fire fanned by strong winds. The blaze, reported on Monday afternoon, has caused power outages for more than 220 properties. Six crews and an aerial team are working through the night to contain the fire.
3 outlets · Kerrin Leoni to run as independent MP for Tāmaki Makaurau
Kerrin Leoni intends to sit as an independent MP if elected in Tāmaki Makaurau. This follows her resignation as the Labour Party candidate after a video surfaced showing her at a whānau fundraising event.
3 outlets · Moderate 4.5 magnitude earthquake strikes near Blenheim
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 20km southwest of Blenheim at approximately 7.34pm. GeoNet described the moderate shaking as being felt across the top of the South Island and parts of the lower North Island. This follows a magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred near Whanganui earlier that afternoon.
3 outlets · Lawyer appointed to review City Mission care of Braydon Hepworth
A Wellington barrister will lead an independent review into the care provided to Braydon Hepworth by the Christchurch City Mission. The 21-year-old man was evicted from transitional housing shortly before his body was discovered buried in a Linwood shed. The review follows his death under suspicious circumstances.
4 outlets · Air New Zealand flies first international passengers to new Sydney airport
Air New Zealand has become the first international airline to land at Western Sydney International Airport. The inaugural flight from Auckland arrived at 7.28am on Monday, marking the start of a new service that will run three times weekly until March 2027.
3 outlets · NZTA warns against DIY highway maintenance after resident mows roundabout
The New Zealand Transport Agency has advised the public against mowing near live traffic after a Welcome Bay resident mowed an overgrown traffic island himself. Robert Coe took action at the Hairini Street and Welcome Bay Road roundabout, claiming the grass had not been maintained for at least six months.
3 outlets · Motorcyclist dies following Devonport crash with a car
A motorcyclist has died in hospital after colliding with a car on Lake Rd in Devonport. The accident occurred around 8.50pm on 20 October. The rider had been in critical condition since the collision on Auckland's North Shore.
3 outlets · Police investigate two Auckland house fires deemed suspicious
Police are investigating two fires that occurred overnight in Auckland. Fire and Emergency New Zealand has deemed a fire at a Kāinga Ora duplex in Mount Albert as suspicious. Scene guards remain at both the Glen Eden and Mount Albert properties while investigations continue.
3 outlets · Hundreds face direct debit delays for Wellington water bills
Hundreds of direct-debit payments to the new Wellington water agency, Tiaki Wai, are stuck in processing delays. While some residents report financial hardship due to the issue, the agency says the delays are primarily caused by incorrect or incomplete information on forms.
2 outlets · Advance voting begins ahead of November 7 election
Advance voting has commenced across New Zealand for the upcoming election on 7 November. The Electoral Commission has issued guidelines regarding campaigning and entertainment near polling stations. Candidates from both the National and Labour parties have already cast their votes at a New Plymouth location.
2 outlets · Person seriously injured following reported assault in Phillipstown
A person was found with serious injuries at an Olliviers Road property in Phillipstown on Monday evening. Emergency services responded to the scene around 5.40pm, and police have established cordons at the address.
3 outlets · New analysis shows high cost of chronic health conditions in NZ
More than 80 percent of New Zealand's healthcare costs are spent on treating long-term or chronic conditions. Including general practitioner records shows that the prevalence of people living with multiple conditions is 31 percent.
2 outlets · Black Ferns hooker ruled out of final test against France
Atlanta Lolohea will miss the Black Ferns' season finale against France in Christchurch due to an ankle injury. Holly Wratt-Groeneweg has been named as injury cover for the Blues hooker. The match takes place this Saturday night.
2 outlets · Maintenance man convicted of North Canterbury retirement village burglary
Aaron Dean McConville has been convicted after CCTV footage caught him rummaging through an elderly couple's unit. The couple installed the cameras at their North Canterbury retirement village home after suspecting someone had been entering their residence. Police identified tramadol in a bottle McConville claimed contained antihistamines.
3 outlets · ACT manifesto promises $12.4b debt reduction and government shrinkage
ACT has released its 2026 election manifesto, pledging to reduce debt by $12.4 billion by 2031. The plan aims to shrink government and redirect savings into healthcare, crime policy, and KiwiSaver. The party has also removed an earlier proposal to scrap the Permanent Resident Visa category.
2 outlets · Coroner calls for tougher forestry safety rules after worker's death
A coroner has recommended that Worksafe strengthen forestry safety regulations following the June 2022 death of Mykhailo Tremel. The 39-year-old was crushed by a falling tree at a Clevedon logging site. The coroner noted that assisted machine tree felling might have prevented the fatality.
2 outlets · Jetstar resumes direct flights between Christchurch and Sydney
Jetstar has restarted direct services between Christchurch and Sydney, adding four flights per week. The airline's return provides nearly 40,000 additional seats over the summer season. Jetstar joins Air New Zealand, Emirates, and Qantas as the fourth carrier operating this direct trans-Tasman route.
2 outlets · Voters prioritise repairing existing infrastructure over new projects
A recent poll suggests New Zealanders want politicians to focus on fixing ageing infrastructure and upgrading hospitals rather than starting new builds. While voters favour these improvements, they prefer funding them through spending cuts instead of tax increases or borrowing.
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