Transtasman gang crackdown: Guns, $150k cash, cars and drugs seized, arrests made

Five people were arrested in NZ during the joint operation by law enforcement agencies.

Power outage at TVNZ forces $5m Powerball Lotto draw offline

Earlier this month, an Ashburton family claimed a $28.2m Powerball win.

Six surprising signs of chronic inflammation and how to beat it

Telegraph: Inflammation is the underlying driver of many serious health conditions.

Bankrupt Auckland developer set to lose $3.8m Tōtara Park home and Mercedes

A young developer who built 19 townhouses in 4 years is now bankrupt and losing his home.

Hurricanes storm into grand final with brilliant win over Blues

Follow all Super Rugby Pacific semi-final action from Hnry Stadium in Wellington.

What is the proposed population cap in Switzerland?

The referendum is proposing a a limit of 10 million people until 2050 and has divided the country, being dubbed by some as a "Swiss Brexit".

Live: White Ferns v West Indies

Follow all the T20 Women's World Cup action from Utilita Bowl in Southampton.

Guns, drugs, cash seized as police target Hells Angels

As a result of the raids, police have charged five people with firearms and class A and B drug offences.

Warriors drop heartbreaker against Sharks

Iran seals off uranium cache in face of US military plans

Family's 'laudable approach' helps fatal crash driver avoid jail

'A really chilling scream': Woman in critical condition after Sydney shark attack

Lotto draw couldn't go live after TVNZ technical issue

Source of Wellington Airport fire discovered

How the fire began is still being investigated, the Airport's CEO told RNZ in an exclusive interview.

Cash, cars, drugs and guns seized as part of gang crackdown

Three patched members and two associates of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Gang are facing criminal charges after this phase of Taskforce Morpheus. 

One dead, three injured after crash in Loburn

St John said it sent three ambulances, one helicopter, one rapid response unit, and one manager to the scene on Loburn Whiterock Rd.

Woman critically injured after shark attack at Sydney beach

Emergency services rushed to the popular Coogee Beach shortly after 11am local time, following reports a swimmer had been bitten by a shark.

Logan Church: I went inside Trump’s UFC arena at the White House

It is a gigantic, monolithic structure that towers about 7 metres above the White House – I had to see this thing for myself, writes 1News US Correspondent Logan Church.

Lucky escape for elderly couple after crashing car into pool in Sydney

The 84-year-old driver and his wife who were unable to swim were rescued by neighbours after plunging the car into the backyard pool in Sydney.

Phones across NZ to receive emergency alert test

All SIM-connected devices across the country will receive a loud alert as authorities test the nationwide emergency warning system.

Teens arrested in connection with 35 alleged car thefts in Tūrangi

Police arrested four people, including two teenagers, allegedly connected to 35 vehicle thefts in the small town over recent months.

From luxury to baked beans and back again: One investor's rollercoaster ride

When it comes to money, property investor Nichole Lewis has experienced dizzy highs and devastating lows.

What Elon Musk's trillion means in real terms

SpaceX's IPO market debut has made Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

US begins home World Cup with dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay

The US opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament.

White Ferns v West Indies - T20 Women's World Cup

Follow live coverage of the White Ferns’ opening game at the T20 Women’s World Cup, against the West Indies in Southampton.

The hard calls for those saving lives, on the job and off it too

Henry van Tuel can still vividly remember the day he had to make the worst call in his 25 years as a volunteer with the Coast Guard.

In the news quiz: Which NZ minister defended nearly $17,000 spent on airport parking across two years?

How well did you follow the news in the week of June 14, 2026?

His mates think he's 'mad': Former politician's new hidden off-grid life

Why this self-confessed son of luxury decided to live in a tiny home in the forest with five kids under seven

No apologies for the awful sound, with phones set to buzz in emergency test

“Whalesong or waterfall sounds would be lovely, but probably won’t get you out of bed during a tsunami!” the National Emergency Management Agency said.

From ‘hoodville’ to hot property: Why home buyers are betting on this affordable ‘wildcard’

A suburb in our fastest-growing city is fast shedding its notorious reputation.

Could your phone predict when you’re in perimenopause and menopause?

Menopause is a billion-dollar industry in 2026.

A towering worry: Residents feel ‘powerless’ in shadow of cell towers

George Sangster and Jill Plackett are worried they won’t be able to afford to move to a retirement home.

Ditching property for shares? Why Kiwi investors could be swapping one dangerous investment mistake for another

The warnings of the past aren’t always heeded. Old mistakes are often repeated.

Denza's first sports car nears launch as 1180kW tri-motor EV appears in government filings

Denza is close to launching its new Z sports coupe and convertible range, with a potent tri-motor electric powertrain.

Dollar bill blues: Why more small businesses are struggling under the weight of late payment

As the economy worsens, people are taking longer to pay their bills, memberships and other invoices. What impact is that having on suppliers who have their own cash flow problems?

All Whites take centre stage in World Cup's political minefield

Iran's team trains in Mexico, flies in and out of the United States under intense scrutiny, and arrives carrying far more than football expectations. The All Whites may be walking into the tournament's most politically charged fixture.

Labour stirs – just

OPINION: Labour’s long spell of political restraint ended this week with a policy launch and candidate reshuffle. But does it have a pulse strong enough to win?

The battle for rural New Zealand: Is National under pressure?

Fieldays is a home crowd for National - but with NZ First on the rise, it could face tighter competition for the rural vote at November’s election.

How Huffer turned an AI accusation into a PR crisis

How a local fashion brand found itself at the eye of the storm - and what it could have done to avoid it.

Prime Minister documentary-maker Michelle Walshe’s day of reckoning.

Award-winning Prime Minister documentary maker Michelle Walshe reveals the necessity of being kind to yourself on the way to success.

$4000 vs $34: Mayors push rival scheme to rates cap

A coalition of mayors is urging the Government to back a council-led lending scheme they say would deliver far greater cost-of-living relief than its controversial rates cap.

Show me the small change: The U-turns and sweeteners shaping election year

OPINION: Avoiding cost of living pain is political priority number one.

NZ's chief electoral officer on why counting the votes will still take so long - even with a law change

Tens of thousands of voters will have only their party vote counted.

The toughest selection in the All Blacks squad and who fits the bill amid a lineup of contenders

ANALYSIS: New Zealanders pine for a new blindside enforcer but the lowering of acceptable tackle heights have rendered that model almost obsolete.

Trucking company ordered into liquidation over $38,000 in unpaid road user charges

The road freight transporter was placed into liquidation by the High Court, after a rare application by NZTA.

Thousands are listening to a 'middle aged agony aunt' Christchurch podcast

A witty conversation featuring the health creaks of middle age, scandalous stories and heartfelt recollections is climbing up the podcast charts, thanks to two friends who met as Christchurch school kids.

Means testing super: Why it's more complicated than you think

Means testing is being touted as a solution to the looming superannuation time bomb, but experts are warning it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.

At 165, The Press bets on local journalism’s future

As The Press turns 165, there is still enormous demand for local journalism and new ways to deliver it.

‘You’ve made us feel seen’: Crowd record smashed as Matatū post record win

Christchurch locals continue to pile into their new One NZ Stadium, this time breaking new ground for the attendance at a women’s domestic rugby match.

Labour stirs – just

OPINION: Labour’s long spell of political restraint ended this week with a policy launch and candidate reshuffle. But does it have a pulse strong enough to win?

Our rollercoaster winter: settled now, wild later

Kiwis should prepare for a "winter of two halves", this scientist warns.

How Huffer turned an AI accusation into a PR crisis

How a local fashion brand found itself at the eye of the storm - and what it could have done to avoid it.

Autoplay: Marlon Williams’ generational run, and a rare Troy Kingi gig

Sunday’s weekly music column looks back at Williams’ spellbinding NZ tour.

Taxpayers fund millions in travel for wealthy ex-MPs and widows

Wealthy former politicians are among those claiming lifelong taxpayer-funded travel rebates.

Means testing super: Why it's more complicated than you think

Means testing is being touted as a solution to the looming superannuation time bomb, but experts are warning it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.

Forty jobs on the line at Aussie owned Hamilton business

Up to 40 jobs are on the line at a Hamilton workplace, the Waikato Times understands

Country's best abstract art on show at Artspost Gallery

A Glimpse of Abstraction is comprised of works selected from entries to this year’s New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards.

Dollar bill blues: Why more small businesses are struggling under the weight of late payment

As the economy worsens, people are taking longer to pay their bills, memberships and other invoices. What impact is that having on suppliers who have their own cash flow problems?

$4000 vs $34: Mayors push rival scheme to rates cap

A coalition of mayors is urging the Government to back a council-led lending scheme they say would deliver far greater cost-of-living relief than its controversial rates cap.

Labour stirs – just

OPINION: Labour’s long spell of political restraint ended this week with a policy launch and candidate reshuffle. But does it have a pulse strong enough to win?

All Whites take centre stage in World Cup's political minefield

Iran's team trains in Mexico, flies in and out of the United States under intense scrutiny, and arrives carrying far more than football expectations. The All Whites may be walking into the tournament's most politically charged fixture.

Our rollercoaster winter: settled now, wild later

Kiwis should prepare for a "winter of two halves", this scientist warns.

Spouting heist foiled by boxing neighbours

An empty house in Fairfield was a tempting target for a crew of would-be thieves but they didn’t reckon on the neighbours being a family of boxers.

The battle for rural New Zealand: Is National under pressure?

Fieldays is a home crowd for National - but with NZ First on the rise, it could face tighter competition for the rural vote at November’s election.

Why you can pry my VHS collection from my cold dead hands

It’s the most cumbersome, fallible format available on the market – and I can’t get enough.

Love, actually, at 85: ‘I love him more now than I ever did’

A woman with ‘completely separate’ finances from her partner of 45 years enjoys his sense of adventure.

‘Salad slinger’ Charles Williams knows how Aucklanders like to eat

‘So many people are budget-conscious, but also way more conscious about what they put into their bodies.’

Where to eat on Karangahape Road – an insider’s guide

The top food spots on Karangahape Road, from soufflés to natural wines to really good pies.

How Michael Jackson moonwalked into the centre of pop culture again

Why is Michael Jackson back? And why is he walking the streets of Christchurch?

‘Consider me bitten’: Stakes by Noelle McCarthy, reviewed

With Grand, McCarthy announced her talent. With Stakes, she drives it home.

Review: Te Ara Tupua is the road Wellington always deserved

Smell the sea salt, feel the looming hills: it’s your typical ride to Wellington, but in 3D.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending June 12

Major new Irish novel alert!

Memo to Labour: Wasteful spending is for roads, not public transport subsidies

Labour made a big mistake saying it would spend $65m making public transport cheaper. We need that money for roughly five metres of highway.

New details emerge of Te Māngai Pāho’s vision for Māori news

Change is afoot for the Māori news sector.