Sam Cosgrove of Auckland FC and Brian Kaltak of Perth Glory, Auckland FC v Perth Glory FC.

Football

Auckland, Perth left to rue A-League Men draw

English striker Sam Cosgrove's eighth goal of the season gave Auckland the early advantage in the seventh minute at Sky Stadium on Sunday.

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President Donald Trump signs a proclamation committing to countering cartel criminal activity at the Shield of the Americas Summit, Saturday, March 7, 2026.

World

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to help US fight cartels

“The only way to defeat these enemies is by unleashing the power of our militaries," the US President said at his Miami-area golf club.

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Police responded to a report of an injured person on Marne Rd at around 3pm.

Crime and Justice

Armed police in Auckland's Papakura after person seriously injured

Police said initial reports suggested a weapon may have been used at the scene.

5:07pm

The damaged car of Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren is returned to the garage on a truck after a crash whilst heading to the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit.

Motorsport

Oscar Piastri crashes out before formation lap for grand prix

The car was left with the front-right wheel hanging off the car and substantial damage to the bodywork.

4:46pm

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car during the qualifying session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia.

Motorsport

'It sucks': F1 season starts with new cars in spotlight

Defending champion Lando Norris made no secret of his frustration over the current regulations, and where he fears they have left the sport.

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Person dies after car and bus crash on SH1 north of Tūrangi

Emergency services were alerted to the crash near Rawhira Rd shortly after 1pm today.

New Zealand

3:56pm

Police said the road remained closed and diversions were in place around the western side of Lake Taupō.

3:34pm

Expert's warning as France seeks to expand nuclear arsenal

Analysts are concerned the US and Israel's war with Iran could end up fuelling nuclear proliferation, with one expert warning more weapons will only bring "more death and destruction".

World

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Emmanuel Macron announced this week France would be expanding its nuclear arsenal.

Watch: Central Stags bowler takes five wickets in five balls

Central Stags opening bowler Brett Randell tore through the Northern Districts top order in round six of the Plunket Shield competition on Saturday, taking five wickets in five consecutive balls.

Cricket

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3:00pm

Right-arm fast bowler Brett Randell tore through the Northern Districts top order in the Plunket Shield on Sunday.

2:30pm

Australia weighing up military aid to war-hit Middle East

"We are not participating in offensive actions against Iran and we've made clear we would not participate in any ground troop deployment into Iran," said Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

World

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

NZ faces inflation risk as trade bottleneck widens amid Iran conflict

Disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz risk slowing global trade “like Covid in miniature”, experts say, with consequences that could reach supermarket shelves and the Reserve Bank.

New Zealand

2:04pm

A commercial ship is viewed anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, in the Strait of Hormuz.

1:33pm

Plaque honouring officers in Capitol riot goes up after 3-year delay

Visitors to the US Capitol will now have a visible marker of the siege there on January 6, 2021, and a reminder of the officers who fought and were injured that day.

World

A plaque honoring police service on Jan. 6, 2021 at the Capitol, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Washington.

Navy vessel spills up to 300 litres of oil in Akaroa Harbour

Up to 300 litres of lubricating oil leaked from HMNZS Te Kaha, with Environment Canterbury monitoring the clean‑up and warning the public to avoid affected areas.

New Zealand

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12:59pm

The anchored Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Te Kaha pictured in Akaroa Harbour this afternoon.

12:46pm

Black Caps seek to spoil India's T20 World Cup party

New Zealand must win the little moments to put pressure on the home side, says Black Caps skipper Mitchell Santner.

Cricket

New Zealand cricket captain Mitchell Santner trains with his team before the T20 World Cup final against India at Ahmedabad.

Rare bird born on Chathams' Pitt Island for first time in 150 years

Pitt Island is the second largest of the Chatham Islands, which the shore plover - also known as the tūturuatu in te reo Māori, or tchūriwat' in ta rē Moriori (Moriori language) - are native to.

Environment

12:34pm

Shore plover fledgling banded on Pitt Island.

12:09pm

Kayak washes up amid search for person swept out to sea near Greymouth

Emergency services received a report of a person swept out to sea in the Blaketown area at around 6pm on Saturday.

New Zealand

The kayak that washed up after a person went missing near Blaketown.

Redemption for coach Townsend as Scots stun France

Gregor Townsend was under pressure after a first-round loss to Italy but his team continued their Six Nations comeback with a huge win in Edinburgh.

Rugby

11:27am

Scotland wing Darcy Graham scores a try in his team's Six Nations win over France at Murrayfield.

11:17am

Joy for Italy as they beat England for the first time

The Italians held their nerve to come back for a victory in Rome that may help consign England to a Six Nations wooden spoon.

Rugby

Italy's players react to the final whistle after beating England for the first time.

500 teens gatecrash 16yo's birthday party in Sydney, three arrested

Local police tried to disperse the gathering, but reinforcements were called, including riot squad officers and the police helicopter unit, which worked for over an hour to manage the out-of-control party.

Crime and Justice

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11:00am

Local police tried to disperse the gathering, but reinforcements were called, including riot squad officers and the police helicopter unit, which worked for over an hour to manage the party.

10:33am

Kiwi cyclist stood down after striking competitor during race

Kiaan Watts lashed out at Marjin Maas during the Salverda Bouw Ster race in Zwolle, hitting him in the helmet.

Sport

Kiaan Watts.

Bombing at Peruvian nightclub injures 33, including minors

At least five of the injured were in serious condition, authorities say.

Crime and Justice

10:00am

Peruvian police (file image).

9:15am

Heat waves that spark damaging droughts happening more frequently - study

For about the first two decades since 1980 they examined, the spread of heat-first extremes increased, but the rate in the last 22 years is eight times higher than the earlier rate, the study found.

World

Fire burns in a field of grass near Bumbalong, south of the Australian capital, Canberra, February 1, 2020.

White Ferns pace bowler Lea Tahuhu retires from ODI cricket

Tahuhu's 15-year career saw represent New Zealand more than 100 times and become the country's all‑time leading ODI wicket‑taker.

Cricket

8:50am

White Ferns fast bowler Lea Tahuhu.

8:23am

Herbs frontman and Pacific reggae pioneer Dilworth Karaka dies

Karaka was the only constant member of Herbs across four decades, helping define Aotearoa’s Pacific reggae sound and its tradition of musical activism.

New Zealand

Dilworth Karaka.

Blues cruise home to 29-13 victory over Crusaders

Winger Caleb Clarke showcased his class with a hattrick of tries as his team rolled the defending Super Rugby Pacific champions at Eden Park.

Rugby

8:05am

Blues Beauden Barrett during the Super Rugby Pacific - Blues v Crusaders at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand.

7:35am

Notorious UK child killer dies days after being attacked in prison

Ian Huntley, a 52-year-old former school caretaker convicted in 2003 for the murder of two 10-year-old girls, was attacked by a fellow inmate in the workshop of a maximum-security prison.

Crime and Justice

Ian Huntley.