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Prince Harry's legal team accused of fraud in Daily Mail phone-hacking case
Lifestyle

Prince Harry's legal team accused of fraud in Daily Mail phone-hacking case

The High Court case is set for a nine-week trial starting next week.

15 Jan 10:02 PM
World

Greenland could cost the US $1.2t

Nato allies are rushing troops to Nuuk to counter American claims over security.

15 Jan 10:01 PM
Entertainment

Freddie Mercury’s ‘secret daughter’ dies aged 48

Her story emerged from 17 diaries Freddie Mercury gave her weeks before he died.

15 Jan 09:55 PM

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18,000 strikes in electrifying 19hrs: Severe warning issued as storms continue, slip closes gorge
New Zealand
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18,000 strikes in electrifying 19hrs: Severe warning issued as storms continue, slip closes gorge

It follows a day of wild weather including several reported mini-tornadoes.

15 Jan 09:41 PM
NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today
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NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today

Want to have your say on our stories? Here's how.

15 Jan 09:22 PM
'A superpower in decline': World reacts to Scott Robertson’s All Blacks exit
All Blacks

'A superpower in decline': World reacts to Scott Robertson’s All Blacks exit

15 Jan 09:00 PM
'Can’t be defined by one race': Tuke targets fresh SailGP charge
SailGP

'Can’t be defined by one race': Tuke targets fresh SailGP charge

15 Jan 09:00 PM
Many of Wairarapa’s recent forest fires began in old burn piles
New Zealand

Many of Wairarapa’s recent forest fires began in old burn piles

15 Jan 08:58 PM
Standalone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to tool
Business

Standalone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to tool

15 Jan 08:51 PM
Syrians flee Kurdish-controlled area near Aleppo
World

Syrians flee Kurdish-controlled area near Aleppo

Residents fled Deir Hafer after the army set a 5pm deadline to leave.

15 Jan 08:47 PM
Slips close SH2 through Waioeka Gorge
New Zealand
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Slips close SH2 through Waioeka Gorge

There is no estimated time for the highway to reopen at this stage.

15 Jan 08:42 PM
Venezuela's Machado meets Trump for 'positive' talks despite snub
World

Venezuela's Machado meets Trump for 'positive' talks despite snub

Trump now backs interim president Delcy Rodriguez, citing oil access gains.

15 Jan 08:40 PM
Final death toll from Hong Kong fire put at 168
World

Final death toll from Hong Kong fire put at 168

The victims include 10 migrant domestic workers and one firefighter.

15 Jan 08:37 PM
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No conviction for illegal Mt Eden buildings: Real estate agent's job a factor
Property

No conviction for illegal Mt Eden buildings: Real estate agent's job a factor

Blockhouse Bay agent James Lu and builder Xian Fan Liu pleaded guilty to charges.

15 Jan 08:32 PM
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Woman's charge upgraded to murder after Tauranga man’s death
New Zealand

Woman's charge upgraded to murder after Tauranga man’s death

Police are still investigating and are asking the public for information.

15 Jan 08:24 PM
‘Who is that?’: Hollywood star, 80, shocks on magazine cover
Entertainment

‘Who is that?’: Hollywood star, 80, shocks on magazine cover

Fans say Candy Spelling's magazine cover makes the 80-year-old look decades younger.

15 Jan 08:11 PM
The All Blacks' aura is dead and Scott Robertson's ousting shows it
Analysis

The All Blacks' aura is dead and Scott Robertson's ousting shows it

Telegraph: Other countries have pulled back the curtain and found the 'wizards' are human.

15 Jan 08:11 PM
Where next for Razor? British club keen on departing ABs coach
All Blacks

Where next for Razor? British club keen on departing ABs coach

The London club are known to be big admirers and are keen to make contact.

15 Jan 08:10 PM
US says it has seized another oil tanker in Caribbean
World

US says it has seized another oil tanker in Caribbean

The Veronica has been under US sanctions since 2022 for Venezuela ties.

15 Jan 08:01 PM
'Enjoy the process': Why ex-Kiwis NRL star Asofa-Solomona is at peace with boxing switch
Boxing

'Enjoy the process': Why ex-Kiwis NRL star Asofa-Solomona is at peace with boxing switch

The 29-year-old will fight fellow ex-NRL player Jeremy Latimore in Brisbane.

15 Jan 08:00 PM
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 Farewell, Sir Tim: Shadbolt to be laid to rest in Invercargill today
Christchurch

Farewell, Sir Tim: Shadbolt to be laid to rest in Invercargill today

NZ will farewell one of its longest-serving, and most recognisable, public servants.

15 Jan 08:00 PM
'I was definitely shocked': Evan Peters on Jessica Lange's AHS comeback
Entertainment

'I was definitely shocked': Evan Peters on Jessica Lange's AHS comeback

Lange, 76, returns more than a decade after leaving the horror anthology.

15 Jan 07:57 PM
Trump convinced 'to give Iran a chance' after threats over protest crackdown
World

Trump convinced 'to give Iran a chance' after threats over protest crackdown

Rights group Iran Human Rights says at least 3428 protesters were killed.

15 Jan 07:54 PM
Two people found dead at scene of serious overnight crash on main Hamilton road
New Zealand

Two people found dead at scene of serious overnight crash on main Hamilton road

The crash happened on Te Rapa Rd in Beerescourt about 12.30am.

15 Jan 07:47 PM
$20m sale ends 20-year wait for stalled Newmarket mega-site
Property

$20m sale ends 20-year wait for stalled Newmarket mega-site

Huge chunk of land snapped up by developer with plans to build 89 townhouses.

15 Jan 07:44 PM
European military mission in Greenland as US aim 'remains intact'
World

European military mission in Greenland as US aim 'remains intact'

Seven European nations have joined Denmark's Nato exercise in Nuuk.

15 Jan 07:41 PM
Hobbit house for sale: Bach with Bilbo Baggins vibes up for grabs for over $560K
Property

Hobbit house for sale: Bach with Bilbo Baggins vibes up for grabs for over $560K

Vendor spent years restoring unusual home.

15 Jan 07:40 PM
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Huge blast and fire in central Dutch city as buildings collapse, at least four injured
World

Huge blast and fire in central Dutch city as buildings collapse, at least four injured

At least four people are in hospital after the central Utrecht blast.

15 Jan 07:30 PM
Health NZ confirms another major tech outage
New Zealand

Health NZ confirms another major tech outage

Senior doctors blame months of IT failures on cuts to Health NZ digital staff.

15 Jan 07:22 PM
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All Blacks' next coach: Top contenders and why former coach may be the best option
All Blacks

All Blacks' next coach: Top contenders and why former coach may be the best option

Who is the person to replace Scott Robertson as the next All Blacks coach?

15 Jan 06:59 PM
61 shops announce closures in 10 days: Will liquidation numbers get worse before they improve?
Business

61 shops announce closures in 10 days: Will liquidation numbers get worse before they improve?

Retail NZ says weak December trading has drained many shops' cash reserves.

15 Jan 06:49 PM
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Explosion in Dutch city of Utrecht
World

Explosion in Dutch city of Utrecht

People could be seen rushing down a street with shattered windows and other damage visible. Video / AFP

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15 Jan 06:46 PM
One dead, three injured after two-car crash shuts Southland highway
New Zealand

One dead, three injured after two-car crash shuts Southland highway

The collision occurred on the main road through Winton.

15 Jan 06:29 PM
Hazardous material spills over highway after truck crash, traffic delays expected
New Zealand

Hazardous material spills over highway after truck crash, traffic delays expected

The crash happened early this morning north of Rotorua.

15 Jan 06:25 PM
Global bans grow as Musk's Grok faces backlash over sexualised deepfakes
World

Global bans grow as Musk's Grok faces backlash over sexualised deepfakes

The Philippines has fully blocked Grok, joining Malaysia and Indonesia.

15 Jan 06:22 PM
Golden bonus: NZOC offering cash rewards for Olympic medallists
Olympics

Golden bonus: NZOC offering cash rewards for Olympic medallists

The bonus scheme will apply at Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028.

15 Jan 06:15 PM
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How a late-career gamble turned Francis de Vries into Auckland FC mainstay
Auckland FC

How a late-career gamble turned Francis de Vries into Auckland FC mainstay

De Vries has started every A-League match for Auckland FC.

15 Jan 06:01 PM
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act over Minnesota protests
World

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act over Minnesota protests

ICE agents have shot two people in Minneapolis in separate incidents this week.

15 Jan 05:49 PM
NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 16, 2026
New Zealand

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 16, 2026

Morning Headlines | Severe weather warnings for the North Island and Scott Robertson's All Blacks departure | Friday, January 16, 2026

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15 Jan 05:47 PM
Fatal back-to-back Thailand crane failures tied to same firm
World

Fatal back-to-back Thailand crane failures tied to same firm

Italian-Thai Development faces blacklisting after two deadly crane crashes.

15 Jan 05:46 PM
ISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation
World

ISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation

The four astronauts completed nearly 900 hours of experiments before leaving.

15 Jan 05:39 PM
McIlroy leads in Dubai as Kiwi duo chase at season opener
Golf

McIlroy leads in Dubai as Kiwi duo chase at season opener

Ryan Fox opened with a one-over 72 in his first start of the 2026 season.

15 Jan 05:20 PM
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Power prices to climb again as 2026 election battle lines form
Energy

Power prices to climb again as 2026 election battle lines form

Power bills climbed 11.3% in the year to September, with more rises expected.

15 Jan 05:11 PM
Ben Shelton among stars facing double duty after ASB Classic rain delays
Tennis

Ben Shelton among stars facing double duty after ASB Classic rain delays

Persistent rain meant only one singles match was completed on Thursday.

15 Jan 05:06 PM
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Gregor Paul: The day I knew Razor would be exiting the All Blacks
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OpinionGregor Paul

Gregor Paul: The day I knew Razor would be exiting the All Blacks

OPINION: Scott Hansen was effectively running tactics while Robertson led the culture.

15 Jan 05:01 PM
Hercules shrine filled with bronze statues discovered in Rome
World

Hercules shrine filled with bronze statues discovered in Rome

Archaeologists also revealed third century BC tombs with sarcophagi and urns.

15 Jan 05:00 PM
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If you’re dating, here’s one thing you should keep in mind
Lifestyle

If you’re dating, here’s one thing you should keep in mind

Washington Post: Dating with intention can cut the drama, research suggests. Here's how.

15 Jan 05:00 PM
Minister reviews funding after $133k Rotorua lake weed clean-up
New Zealand

Minister reviews funding after $133k Rotorua lake weed clean-up

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell calls the city's weed control funding 'grossly unfair'.

15 Jan 05:00 PM
'Happy-go-lucky' dad was turning his life around before beach tragedy
New Zealand

'Happy-go-lucky' dad was turning his life around before beach tragedy

He and his cousin were pulled unresponsive from the water at Ripirō Beach on January 3.

15 Jan 05:00 PM
Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 16
Sport

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 16

Can you get a hat-trick?

15 Jan 04:58 PM
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'I began shaking trees': How Irish reporter nailed Razor scoop 20,000km away; 'Nothing made in China' advertising storm
Media Insider

'I began shaking trees': How Irish reporter nailed Razor scoop 20,000km away; 'Nothing made in China' advertising storm

'Superpower in decline' - world media reacts to AB coach sacking; Mag editors step down.

15 Jan 04:43 PM
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Independents reach new high as young US voters avoid labels
World

Independents reach new high as young US voters avoid labels

New York Times: Gallup data shows 45% identify as politically independent.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
Morning quiz: In what year did Margaret Thatcher become Prime Minister of the UK?
New Zealand

Morning quiz: In what year did Margaret Thatcher become Prime Minister of the UK?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
Partygoers left with life-altering injuries in late-night Auckland train attack
New Zealand

Partygoers left with life-altering injuries in late-night Auckland train attack

The victims say up to 35 teens swarmed them on the train and platform.

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15 Jan 04:00 PM
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How Ice crackdowns set off a resistance in American cities
World

How Ice crackdowns set off a resistance in American cities

New York Times: Residents have formed loose networks to track and protest against agents.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
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A career for the rich? Expensive training a barrier to plugging pilot shortage
Business

A career for the rich? Expensive training a barrier to plugging pilot shortage

Airline group says few can find $50,000 to meet lingering loan-fee shortfall.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
'Pulled me by the hair': Brutal late-night group attack on train passengers by 30 teens
New Zealand

'Pulled me by the hair': Brutal late-night group attack on train passengers by 30 teens

The four friends in their early 20s suffered concussions, cuts and bruising.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
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Off the shelf: Wellington’s library to reopen with 80,000 fewer books after $217m revamp
Wellington

Off the shelf: Wellington’s library to reopen with 80,000 fewer books after $217m revamp

An author whose books have been cut fears libraries are becoming entertainment centres.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
Iranians abroad wait for news from loved ones amid blackout
World

Iranians abroad wait for news from loved ones amid blackout

Information is scarce and it is unclear when the country will come back online.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
Grylls the big cat of the jockeys' ranks as rich carnivals loom
Racing

Grylls the big cat of the jockeys' ranks as rich carnivals loom

Craig Grylls heads to Trentham tomorrow with a huge lead in the jockey's premiership.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
‘General catch-up’: Sir Brian Roche and Andrew Coster spotted at cafe after IPCA fallout
New Zealand

‘General catch-up’: Sir Brian Roche and Andrew Coster spotted at cafe after IPCA fallout

The pair went for coffee near the Beehive yesterday.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
NZB Kiwi hosts take action to secure classy three-year-old
Racing

NZB Kiwi hosts take action to secure classy three-year-old

Auckland Thoroughbred Racing sign exciting Matamata galloper for its NZB Kiwi slot.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
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Editorial: Something for all patriots to keep in mind this election year
Editorial

Editorial: Something for all patriots to keep in mind this election year

OPINION: What the Destiny Church-linked protests at Sikh parades suggest.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
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Greenland standoff: Compromise seems distant with sides far apart
World

Greenland standoff: Compromise seems distant with sides far apart

NY Times: 'It’s clear that the President has this wish of conquering over Greenland.'

15 Jan 04:00 PM
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Poppy wars: Rival RSA factions clash over oak leaf vs fern design
New Zealand

Poppy wars: Rival RSA factions clash over oak leaf vs fern design

NZRSA is importing poppies meant to mark Armistice Day to fundraise here for Poppy Day.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
DNA test uncovers WWII secret: Grandmother set to meet her real dad
New Zealand

DNA test uncovers WWII secret: Grandmother set to meet her real dad

A family DNA test at Christmas 2023 shattered eight decades of assumptions.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
Waitārere Beach shooting: Former employer claims man was ‘troubled from the start’
New Zealand

Waitārere Beach shooting: Former employer claims man was ‘troubled from the start’

Veterans question military credentials of man who died in Waitārere shooting.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
The mystery US weapon that may have left Maduro’s henchmen ‘vomiting blood’
World

The mystery US weapon that may have left Maduro’s henchmen ‘vomiting blood’

The alleged raid device echoes a backpack-sized radio-wave weapon, CNN revealed.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
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Matthew Hooton: U-turn season starts with housing intensification
Matthew Hooton
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Matthew Hooton: U-turn season starts with housing intensification

OPINION: Ministers to drop demands for Auckland Council to zone for 2 million more houses.

15 Jan 04:00 PM
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Letters: Reserve Bank Governor should be applauded for her support for Powell
Letters to the Editor

Letters: Reserve Bank Governor should be applauded for her support for Powell

OPINION: It is the right move by Reserve Bank Governor, says one reader.

15 Jan 03:59 PM
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Rain, card games and '18 showers': Giron grinds into ASB Classic semis
Tennis

Rain, card games and '18 showers': Giron grinds into ASB Classic semis

Marcos Giron spent nearly 12 hours on site as rain prolonged his quarter-final match.

15 Jan 10:17 AM
'Very dangerous conditions': Severe flash flooding hits Victorian holiday towns
World

'Very dangerous conditions': Severe flash flooding hits Victorian holiday towns

Multiple vehicles were left submerged and jammed against a local bridge.

15 Jan 07:42 AM
Is this NZ’s tiniest luxury home? 28sqm Queenstown bach for sale
Property

Is this NZ’s tiniest luxury home? 28sqm Queenstown bach for sale

Waterfront property comes with garage, gym and golf room.

15 Jan 07:42 AM
Reverend’s mansion snapped up after glamorous makeover
Property

Reverend’s mansion snapped up after glamorous makeover

Buyers flocked to the super-sized home.

15 Jan 07:35 AM
Cooks Beach revival: Waterfront bach with $3m RV for sale for first time in 30 years
Property

Cooks Beach revival: Waterfront bach with $3m RV for sale for first time in 30 years

Coromandel beach town has bounced back from Cyclone Gabrielle and economic slump.

15 Jan 07:30 AM
Sting sued by former Police bandmates in $2m fight over streaming royalties
Entertainment

Sting sued by former Police bandmates in $2m fight over streaming royalties

Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland say a 1977 deal guarantees them 15%.

15 Jan 07:00 AM
Gastro outbreak affects 30 staff at Wellington Hospital emergency department
New Zealand

Gastro outbreak affects 30 staff at Wellington Hospital emergency department

A 12-hour deep clean of the department was carried out on Saturday.

15 Jan 06:34 AM
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Federal agent shoots man in Minneapolis, prompting tense protests
World

Federal agent shoots man in Minneapolis, prompting tense protests

NY Times: An agent and a man who was shot were in hospital. Two people were in custody.

15 Jan 05:55 AM
‘No revolt’: Ardie Savea, players not behind Robertson’s All Blacks exit - NZR
All Blacks

‘No revolt’: Ardie Savea, players not behind Robertson’s All Blacks exit - NZR

‘It’s very unfair to say that Ardie somehow led something.'

15 Jan 05:35 AM
Watch: Tornado sweeps across Ōtorohanga field
New Zealand

Watch: Tornado sweeps across Ōtorohanga field

A tornado downed trees and knocked out power in the Waikato village of Maihihi. Video / Luke Care

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15 Jan 05:28 AM
Final-year students can claim up to $12k in fees – but is it money well spent?
New Zealand

Final-year students can claim up to $12k in fees – but is it money well spent?

Eligible first-time students can claim up to $12,000 once they finish study.

15 Jan 05:27 AM
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Market close: NZ sharemarket plunges 0.7%
Shares

Market close: NZ sharemarket plunges 0.7%

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,659.79, down 97.92 points or 0.71%.

15 Jan 05:14 AM
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The extraordinary health benefits of tofu and how to make it delicious
Lifestyle

The extraordinary health benefits of tofu and how to make it delicious

Telegraph: Need a reason to give tofu another try? Here are several.

15 Jan 05:00 AM
Seven injured, three serious after two-car crash shuts Northland highway
New Zealand

Seven injured, three serious after two-car crash shuts Northland highway

Two helicopters are airlifting some of the injured patients to hospital.

15 Jan 04:54 AM
Funding boost takes Rotorua Great Ride trail fully off-road
New Zealand

Funding boost takes Rotorua Great Ride trail fully off-road

The Government and council each chipped in $250k to upgrade the Whakarewarewa loop.

15 Jan 04:53 AM
Sister says she was messaged by 'broken' brother 30 minutes before Waitārere Beach shooting
New Zealand

Sister says she was messaged by 'broken' brother 30 minutes before Waitārere Beach shooting

'It’s not just my brother that’s been failed by the whole thing.'

15 Jan 04:40 AM
Huge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final deals
New Zealand

Huge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final deals

Kiwis lined up around the country as the closing-down sale got underway. Video / Brady Dyer

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15 Jan 04:18 AM
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Paul Lewis: David Kirk's biggest test will be cleaning up ABs' coaching mess
Paul Lewis
OpinionPaul Lewis

Paul Lewis: David Kirk's biggest test will be cleaning up ABs' coaching mess

OPINION: Scott Robertson's exit comes before a brutal 13-test schedule, only four at home.

15 Jan 04:08 AM
Watch: Mini tornado strikes Orewa in North Auckland
New Zealand

Watch: Mini tornado strikes Orewa in North Auckland

Orewa residents were left stunned when a mini tornado struck their Auckland suburb. Video / Kirsty Smee and Anna Stephenson

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15 Jan 04:06 AM
How Razor lost his edge: A history of the Robertson era and a coaching empire in ruins
All Blacks

How Razor lost his edge: A history of the Robertson era and a coaching empire in ruins

Inside Scott Robertson’s two-year tenure at the helm of the All Blacks.

15 Jan 04:01 AM
Man jailed 12 years for stabbing stranger on train with smashed bottle
World

Man jailed 12 years for stabbing stranger on train with smashed bottle

The victim lost 40% of his blood and suffered heart and lung injuries in crazed attack.

15 Jan 04:00 AM
Batter-up: San Diego Padres coaches share skills with Hamilton Raiders
New Zealand

Batter-up: San Diego Padres coaches share skills with Hamilton Raiders

Former All Blacks staffer Don Tricker linked Baseball NZ with the MLB club.

15 Jan 04:00 AM
Bafta Rising Star nominees announced as public voting opens
Entertainment

Bafta Rising Star nominees announced as public voting opens

British actor said she was climbing a mountain when she found out she had been nominated.

15 Jan 03:51 AM
Tributes flow for journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau
New Zealand

Tributes flow for journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau

Aroha Awarau is being remembered as a talented writer, comedian and great friend.

15 Jan 03:27 AM
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