Travel newsThe controversial change coming to Google MapsA new change to Google Maps is set to impact millions. But there will be exceptions.28 Jan 09:59 PM
World‘Will get people killed’: Trump freezes federal aid to AmericansSenior Trump official said funding stoppage was a tool to enforce compliance.28 Jan 09:14 PM
WorldDoomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnightThe clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.28 Jan 08:33 PM
WorldIsrael defies UN, vows to cut ties with UNRWASupported by the US, Israel will cease contact with UN’s Palestinian relief agency.28 Jan 08:23 PM
SportSpectator killed by hammer throw at university eventA father was killed protecting his family from an errant hammer throw.28 Jan 04:50 PM
NBAHow Steven Adams’ return is powering the Rockets' winning streakSteven Adams scored 14 points in Houston's 135-131 win over Cleveland.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket close: NZ shares escape Wall St plunge blowbackThe New Zealand sharemarket posted another small decline.28 Jan 05:30 AM
LifestyleNo ring on display: Melania Trump’s official White House portrait releasedFirst Lady echoes husband’s days in The Apprentice with boardroom chic.28 Jan 05:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ Super Fund takes DeepSeek hitPLUS: What is DeepSeek and why is it seen as such a threat?28 Jan 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement villageA giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.28 Jan 01:00 AM
WorldPolice kill Trump-pardoned Capitol rioter during traffic stopAn officer fatally shot Matthew Huttle after he resisted arrest and had a firearm.28 Jan 12:12 AM
EntertainmentO.J. Simpson’s son sued after moving into his late father’s homeJustin Simpson moved into his father's house after O.J. died last year.27 Jan 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘A dangerous virus’: Bird flu enters a new phaseNYT: A pandemic is not inevitable but the US outbreak has passed worrisome milestones.27 Jan 11:33 PM
BusinessNvidia loses $1 trillion as Chinese AI start-up challenges US dominanceChunks wre torn off some chipmakers as a Chinese AI firm jolted tech shares.27 Jan 11:08 PM
WorldDenmark flags $3.6b Arctic security plan as Trump says he’ll ‘get Greenland’A 'worrying time' for Greenlandic people as PM insists island 'is not for sale'.27 Jan 09:02 PM
Travel newsSix seriously injured after technical issue on United Airlines flight The plane experienced an 'unexpected aircraft movement'.27 Jan 08:00 PM
TravelThese 2025 travel deals are perfect for your next adventureYour dream holiday awaits.27 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldColombia imposes 25% tariffs on US imports after Trump sanctionsTrump ordered sanctions and tariffs after Colombia refused to accept deportation flights.27 Jan 01:51 AM
World‘We will not leave’: Palestinians slam Trump’s idea to ‘clean out’ GazaThe US President has floated a plan to move citizens out of the war-battered territory.27 Jan 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTen quickfire takes on Trump’s tech moves, and the impact on NZThe incoming President has issued orders on crypto, AI, EVs and more.27 Jan 01:00 AM
Travel newsUnruly passenger restrained with tape during Fiji Airways flightThe 'intoxicated' 69-year-old yelled expletives and harassed the flight attendants.26 Jan 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Donald Trump 2.0's frenetic paceOPINION: In his first 2017 week, he signed six executive orders. In 2025, more than 50.26 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldDonald Trump floats plan to ‘just clean out’ GazaTrump also ordered the release of 2000lb bombs for Israel.26 Jan 08:55 AM
WorldCIA says Covid ‘more likely’ to have leaked from labVirus 'likely' leaked from Chinese lab rather than being transmitted by animals, CIA says.26 Jan 01:58 AM
Travel newsAirline’s new dress code bans ‘obscene’ clothing and tattoosPassengers could be stopped from flying for 'inappropriate' fashion or body art.25 Jan 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPolitical divide: How liberal parents cope with kids supporting TrumpNew York Times: Some liberal parents face a new, unexpected challenge. 25 Jan 04:00 PM
World‘Widespread massacre’: Trump fires govt watchdogs in ‘purge’Elizabeth Warren called the firings ‘a purge... in the middle of the night.’25 Jan 09:20 AM
WorldJD Vance breaks tie to confirm Hegseth as US defence secretaryFormer Fox News co-host has pledged to bring back 'warrior culture' to the Pentagon.25 Jan 04:36 AM
EntertainmentStar rapper had only a prop gun in shooting case, lawyer saysA$AP Rocky faces two assault charges involving ex-friend Terell Ephron.25 Jan 04:12 AM
WorldTrump administration directs US agencies to start firing diversity staffIt's the latest in a blitz of right-wing measures Trump has set upon his return to power.25 Jan 02:58 AM
WorldKennedy assassination theories resurface with speculation on killers' identitiesPresident Donald Trump has vowed to declassify files relating to the assassinations.24 Jan 11:56 PM
WorldPhotos show shackled detainees on US military planes as Trump ramps up immigration arrestsThe White House declared a start to the mass deportation campaign the President promised.24 Jan 11:13 PM
SportSadowski-Synnott makes history; Harrington goes from alternate to X Games goldThe Kiwi duo made it a golden day on the slopes of Aspen. 24 Jan 09:45 PM
WorldPutin says he is ready to meet ‘smart’ Trump, waiting for ‘signals’Trump has threatened Russia with tougher economic sanctions.24 Jan 06:23 PM