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Air NZ captain told he'll never fly again after brain cancer diagnosis
The father was diagnosed after visiting after-hours for a head knock check-up.
Two US soldiers killed in Iranian missile attack on Jordan military base
Another soldier is missing and several have been injured in the attack.
Nine properties lost: How a Double Grammar, Rolls-Royce lifestyle crashed in months
Twenty lenders, nine properties, one Rolls-Royce – a developer's battle with the downturn.
Fox makes golf history with 62 at British Open
Fox fired a 62 with nine birdies to grab a share of the Open lead on 8-under.
Lawson to start ninth in Belgian Grand Prix as rivals hit with penalties
The Kiwi was just 0.038s shy of qualifying in the top 10 for a fifth-straight race.
Skydiving firm admitted putting woman in danger during fatal plunge. They were fined $9000
Sarah-Jane Bayram died when a nine-person 'speed star' formation jump went horribly wrong.
‘Punishing evening’: World media reacts to All Blacks win over Ireland
How the world’s media reacted to New Zealand’s 40-21 victory at Eden Park.
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All Blacks' big men dominate Irish to extend streak at fortress
Dave Rennie's pack did what he asked them as the All Blacks ran in six tries in an excellent performance at Eden Park.
Two US troops dead, one missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
The American military has announced its first troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war.
How to raise kids with a healthy approach to eating and their bodies
Claire Turnbull's top tips for raising kids who have healthy relationships with both food and their bodies.
Five signs you're about to buy the wrong property
Buying the wrong property can do more than just dent your bank balance – it can financially impact you for decades to come.
Digital driver's licences: Details of how they'll work revealed
A new proposal has outlined how digital licenses will work, how they will be issued, what privacy safeguards will apply, and how police will verify them.
How much microplastic are we actually breathing in?
They’re in oceans, soils, wildlife, remote mountaintops and deep-sea trenches and the atmosphere is no exception.
My job lost its soul, then I lost my job: how it feels to be redundant at 49
OPINION: Working in an industry that reduced humans to numbers on a spreadsheet was depressing – but losing that work was alarming.
Going underground to find the City Rail Link's winners and losers
Want to know who gains the most from one of Auckland's biggest-ever transport projects? The answers are in the train timetables.
How I bought my first home at 23
Opinion: Many young people no longer even consider owning a home, but Lucy Bendell explains how it can be done.
'Even fruit is a luxury': What a multi-generation household spends on groceries
A professional couple finds, with two pre-schoolers and two grandparents in their home, they still need to watch their grocery budget tightly.
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Argentina v England - Nations Championship
Los Pumas take on their bitter English rivals in a Nations Championship clash in Santiago del Estero.
Springboks blank Wales again to stay unbeaten in Nations Championship
South Africa hammer Wales 43-0 and are three for three in Nations Championship rugby.
Watch: Angry McIlroy torches DeChambeau for Open antics
Northern Irishman admits to ‘not being particularly fond’ of American after reaction to being given two-shot penalty; plus, timeline of feud
Another top-10 qualification for Lawson as Antonelli takes Belgian pole
Kimi Antonelli beat a display of Red Bull formation flying to take pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix in qualifying on Saturday and boost his Formula 1 title charge.
France comfortably beat Japan in Nations Championship
Matthieu Jalibert and hooker Maxime Lamothe scored two tries each and skipper Maxime Lucu tallied 15 points.
Schmidt signs off in style: Wallabies smash Italy to end six-test losing streak
Joe Schmidt's tenure as Australia's head coach ended with a victory on Saturday, with the Wallabies beating Italy 57-10 in the Nations Championship to end a six-test losing streak.
Ryan Fox matches major championship record with stunning British Open surge
The Kiwi added his name to the growing list of players who share the major championship scoring record when he became the third player this week with a record-tying 62.
In the news quiz: Which NZ charity closed after failing to secure more Government funding?
How well did you follow the news in the week of Jul 19, 2026?
‘We’re going to get flooded’: The 2000-home plan terrifying a town
Residents in flood-prone Waimauku fear a proposed development on the hills above them could worsen flooding across the valley.
The Kiwi music startup that has Lorde, Tiki Tane and others behind it
Would you pay $24.99 to own a digital box set? The founders of this startup think you might.
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How I escaped from the manosphere
‘I learned I was just an insecure little fella.’
Love, actually, at 52: ‘I often query whether I’d be better off single’
‘He is conservative and lacks empathy for people not the same as him (and is disinterested in changing that mindset).’
What to see in Chugoku, the Japanese region with something for everyone
It’s home to ancient traditions, epic outdoor adventures and one of the world’s most important historic sites – and that’s just the start of the story.
Revisiting Peter Jackson’s The Frighteners, 30 years since its release
It was a commercial and critical flop, and yet The Frighteners remains a pivotal part of our film history.
The quiet joy of watching Gilmore Girls with my daughters
How sitting down together and dropping in on the characters of Stars Hollow became a cherished family ritual.
Every surprise coming from Lume’s launch
Landing on app stores today, the music platform offers fans the chance to ‘go deeper’. So what does that look like?
‘He asked me. And I said, yeah, why not?’ Bill Birch on a life in politics
The former National minister, who has died at 92, spoke to the Spinoff at length in 2025.
I left a secret message in my Wellington hostel
A decade later, someone found it and got in touch.
Where to eat in New Brighton, Christchurch – an insider’s guide
‘The funny thing about New Brighton is it is kinda shit – but it’s shit in the best kind of way.’
Why doesn’t New Zealand have a standard size for a pint of beer?
In the UK and Canada, it’s 568ml. In Australia, about the same. In New Zealand? Well, it’s more of a vibe than a measurement.