Sir Tim Shadbolt has died at age 78
Tributes flow for former Invercargill and Waitematā mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt who has died.
Magnitude 5.4 quake jolts central New Zealand, more than 10,000 people report feeling tremor
The quake's epicentre was in Taranaki, near Waverley.
Arsenal vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League score, team news & updates
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Arsenal vs Liverpool in the Premier League
Sports
Arsenal vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League score, team news & updates
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Arsenal vs Liverpool in the Premier League
'Look at the hustle!' Elina Svitolina gets her wheels on in Auckland
Elina Svitolina covered every inch of court to track down two Katie Boulter drop shots and one lob in this phenomenal display of defense in the ASB Classic second round.
Sources: Hawks end Young era, send G to Wiz
The Hawks are trading four-time All-Star Trae Young to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, sources said.
Atlético - Real Madrid hoy, en directo: semifinal de la Supercopa de España en Arabia, en vivo
Sigue en vivo y en directo la última hora del derbi madrileño de las semifinales de la Supercopa de España.
Magda Linette keeps winning at ASB Classic and keeps searching for dinner
<p>Magda Linette maps out her restaurant choices before a tournament even begins, but a tough win in Auckland has extended both her ASB Classic campaign and her search for where to eat next.</p>
Deni Avdija is Rising. He’s Taking the Blazers With Him
Avdija’s superstar performance leads Portland to its fourth win in a row.
Entertainment
What is Stranger Things’s Conformity Gate craze – and why did it crash Netflix?
An online conspiracy theory has left hysterical fans believing that the Netflix show’s finale was a fake. Could Vecna still come back with a secret episode?
Live Nation and Ticketmaster Call FTC Lawsuit ‘Egregious Overreach,’ Request Dismissal
Lawyers for Live Nation and Ticketmaster are calling for the dismissal of a case brought against them last year by the Federal Trade Commission
The Duffer Brothers Dive Deep Into the Emotional Stranger Things Series Finale
“This is about this group of characters saying goodbye to their childhood.”
Mort de Brigitte Bardot: "À 5h50 elle respirait encore", le directeur presse de sa Fondation revient sur les derniers instants de BB
Icône mondiale dans les années 1950 et 1960, personnalité viscéralement attachée à la défense des animaux depuis plus d'un demi-siècle, Brigitte Bardot est morte à l'âge de 91 ans.
Tommy Lee Jones' Daughter Victoria Found Dead at San Francisco Hotel
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter, Victoria, was found dead in a California hotel on New Year's Eve ... TMZ has learned.
Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close
Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.
Jobs & Education
Sir Tim Shadbolt has died at age 78
Tributes flow for former Invercargill and Waitematā mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt who has died.
World's cardinals set mission, collaboration as priorities in rare meeting with pope
Criticism of Manage My Health cyber attack response mounts as another deadline passes
As another deadline passes, patients and GPs are frustrated about a dearth of information, while others say the site is crashing again.
World leaders react to US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
There has been a mixed reaction to a large-scale strike on Venezuela and Maduro's capture by the US.
Revellers ring in 2026 New Year with celebrations across the country
More than half a tonne of fireworks were launched from high up Auckland's Sky Tower, while Wellington's entertainment strip, Courtenay Place, turned into a carnival zone for the night.
Praise, appreciation for Radich
Shocked colleagues of former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich have paid tribute to his dedication for the city and collegial approach. Mr Radich died...
Hobbies & Leisure
Six whales die, others still on beach after mass stranding at Farewell Spit
Volunteers and DoC staff are at the site keeping the whales cool until high tide this afternoon.
When does Walmart open and close on New Year's Eve 2025? See store hours
Revellers ring in 2026 New Year with celebrations across the country
More than half a tonne of fireworks were launched from high up Auckland's Sky Tower, while Wellington's entertainment strip, Courtenay Place, turned into a carnival zone for the night.
New Year latest: New York joins cities to welcome New Year - as London firework display hailed by mayor
Happy New Year! Major cities in the US and South America are celebrating 2026's arrival, following spectacular displays in the UK, Europe, China, the UAE and beyond. Follow the latest from around the world below.
Start the Year Strong With These 75 Motivational New Year Quotes
"The beginning is the most important part of the work."
Midnight Bridge: New Year’s Eve Around the World
News & Politics
We Pressed Trump on His Conclusion About the ICE Shooting. Here’s What He Said.
Maduro y su esposa llegan a Nueva York después de que Trump dijera que EE.UU. dirigirá Venezuela hasta que haya "una transición segura"
El avión que transportaba al presidente Nicolás Maduro y a su esposa aterrizó en la Base Aérea Nacional Stewart de Nueva York en la tarde del sábado.
Is there any legal justification for the US attack on Venezuela?
International law experts expect Washington to claim self-defence and face little serious pushback
Kiwi expert on Venezuela attack: 'Time that we made our voice clear'
International relations expert Professor Robert Patman described the US' military actions against Venezuela as an audacious move.
Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro
An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified compound.
Police ask for public help to identify man in Queenstown
The police believe the man pictured may be able to help with enquires into an assault on Ballarat Street.
Law & Government
Trump attacked Venezuela and arrested its president. Is that legal?
US attack on Greenland would mean end of Nato, says Danish PM
Mette Frederiksen criticises Donald Trump’s ‘unacceptable pressure’ as Greenland counterpart condemns ‘fantasies’
Por qué Trump niega estar en guerra con Venezuela
La Casa Blanca sostiene que la captura de Nicolás Maduro no fue una operación bélica sino la ejecución de una orden judicial por narcoterrorismo, un encuadre legal con el que Washington evita informar al Congreso y esquiva el coste político de una nueva guerra
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani vows to govern 'audaciously' | Live updates
Zohran Mamdani officially became the next mayor of New York City just after midnight on New Year's Day.
New York City prepares for Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration – live
Mamdani was sworn into office by Letitia James shortly after midnight in the abandoned city hall subway station