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New Zealand

A coin being placed in a piggybank (file image).

Can New Zealanders really afford compulsory KiwiSaver?

If re-elected, Christopher Luxon said National would require everyone to be contributing to the scheme or another comparable one from mid-2028.

Politics

7:11pm

Two people are dead following two seperate crashes in Northland last night.

Person dies in two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Hunterville

Police were called to the crash near the intersection of Vinegar Hill Rd around 1.10pm.

New Zealand

6:02pm

One of the fly-tipping sites near Westport's North Beach. Source: Danny Hakaraia

Westport man clears more than eight tonnes of steel from beach

Danny Hakaraia took action after seeing growing piles of rubbish on private land while on regular dog walks around North Beach.

New Zealand

5:14pm

Police at an accident scene.

Pair injured in two-vehicle crash in Hastings

Emergency services were called to the crash on Waimarama Rd at around 3.45pm.

New Zealand

4:45pm

The aftermath of a fire in Spur Grove, Tītahi Bay, Porirua, on 21 June 2026.

'It just blew up': Tītahi Bay residents describe fast growing blaze

Residents described hearing a loud boom as enormous flames spread between two buildings.

New Zealand

4:38pm

0:37

A coin being placed in a piggybank (file image).

Can New Zealanders really afford compulsory KiwiSaver?

If re-elected, Christopher Luxon said National would require everyone to be contributing to the scheme or another comparable one from mid-2028.

Politics

7:11pm

Two people are dead following two seperate crashes in Northland last night.

Person dies in two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Hunterville

Police were called to the crash near the intersection of Vinegar Hill Rd around 1.10pm.

New Zealand

6:02pm

One of the fly-tipping sites near Westport's North Beach. Source: Danny Hakaraia

Westport man clears more than eight tonnes of steel from beach

Danny Hakaraia took action after seeing growing piles of rubbish on private land while on regular dog walks around North Beach.

New Zealand

5:14pm

Police at an accident scene.

Pair injured in two-vehicle crash in Hastings

Emergency services were called to the crash on Waimarama Rd at around 3.45pm.

New Zealand

4:45pm

The aftermath of a fire in Spur Grove, Tītahi Bay, Porirua, on 21 June 2026.

'It just blew up': Tītahi Bay residents describe fast growing blaze

Residents described hearing a loud boom as enormous flames spread between two buildings.

New Zealand

4:38pm

0:37

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Ocean Shell Ltd owner Nina Shields would like community groups to be able to collect and sell naturally beached pāua shells.

Could we do more with our 'magical' pāua shells?

The Riverton factory selling a million pāua shells a year to Chanel, Cartier and the Sultan of Oman says it can't keep up with global demand.

Business

4:10pm

National campaign chair Simeon Brown.

Peters fires back, Seymour calls for unity after Nats 'Mum and Dad' dig

National's coalition partners have responded after campaign chairman Simeon Brown likened coalition dynamics to parents managing misbehaving children.

Politics

3:40pm

A protester waves a Palestinian flag in support of the the Global Sumud Flotilla as it arrives at the port of Sidi Bou Saïd, in Tunis, Tunisia.

Flotilla activist claims beating allegations ignored by NZ Govt

Hāhona Ormsby said he and other Kiwis were assaulted after their vessel was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters in May.

New Zealand

2:46pm

All Whites winger Elijah Just

Eli Just staying grounded despite World Cup spotlight

The 26-year-old scored two goals in New Zealand's 2-2 draw with Iran, becoming one of the most notable performances from the competition's opening round.

New Zealand

1:43pm

The former PM on rising tensions after Iran's threat over Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

Diplomacy only realistic path to resolving Iran war - Helen Clark

The former PM made the comments as Iran moved to close the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon and a fragile 60-day ceasefire hung in the balance.

Politics

1:19pm

22:12

Party leader and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks during the National Party 90th Annual Conference at Lower Hutt Event Centre

KiwiSaver mandated for all workers if National re-elected

Today's announcements were just one part of what observers expect from the party to be sweeping plans on retirement, including potential changes to superannuation.

Politics

11:19am

4:41

Christopher Luxon

Full video: Luxon speaks to media after KiwiSaver announcement

Christopher Luxon has announced National will make it compulsory to be enrolled in KiwiSaver if it's re-elected in November.

Politics

10:59am

Chloe Swarbrick (left) and Marama Davidson (right).

Greens propose wealth, inheritance taxes to fund income tax changes

For wage and salary earners, the party wants to create a new $10,000 tax-free threshold – and add a new higher tax rate on income made over $160,000.

Politics

10:36am

3:14

Police (file image)

Man missing in Hanmer Springs found

He was announced to be found just after 10am on Sunday.

New Zealand

10:21am

Lotto (illustration).

Canterbury Lotto player wins $1m as Powerball rolls over to $12m

Powerball rolls over to $12 million for Wednesday night's draw, while a Gisborne player pockets $400,000 with Strike Four.

New Zealand

10:04am

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Emergency services were called to Caen Rd in Panmure at around 6.30pm.

Man charged after Auckland assault leaves one critically injured

Emergency services were called to Caen Rd in Panmure at around 6.30pm on Saturday.

Crime and Justice

9:31am

The A320, registration ZK-OJS, should have departed at 5.45am, but it became firmly wedged and was still stuck in Christchurch at 7am, according to flight-tracking data.

Air NZ flight grounded after plane wheels roll into grass at Christchurch

Flight NZ582, bound for Auckland, had been preparing to depart when the incident occurred, the airline said.

New Zealand

8:50am

Christopher Luxon speaks on October 14, 2023.

National members 'nervously optimistic' about election campaign

The party's leadership rallied those in attendance, preparing them for the work ahead to "fight for every party vote".

Politics

7:58am

4:55

Modern house in Auckland (file image).

Do house prices still double every 10 years in New Zealand?

The 2020s is shaping up to be the decade with the weakest house price growth in the past 70 years.

Business

7:09am

Bill McMurray drvies a 3.3 metre-high, 7 metre-long motorhome.

Freedom camper, 80, stayed put in wild weather – council insists he pay $400 fine

Bill McMurray has spent nearly 11 years living on the road with his two dogs.

Crime and Justice

6:00am

A caravan on the neighbouring property in Tītahi Bay has also caught fire.

Porirua house fire spreads to neighbouring property amid high winds

Fire crews were called to a house fire in Tītahi Bay around 5.50pm.

New Zealand

Saturday 7:41pm

0:37

Two businesses in the area say they’re closing up shop – the latest in a string of closures.

Business owners on Auckland’s K' Rd feeling the pinch amid closures

Karangahape Rd has long been a vibrant counterculture pit stop. But in the last two days, two businesses have announced they’re shutting down.

Business

Saturday 7:12pm

2:39

The fire broke out on Selwyn Rd in Rolleston this afternoon.

Fire crews battle eight wildfires across Canterbury

Fire and Emergency NZ said the fires included a blaze as far away as Marlborough.

New Zealand

Saturday 6:47pm

0:33

The intersection of Mulberry Grove and Shoal Bay roads. (Source: Google Maps)

Person dies in two-vehicle crash on Great Barrier Island

Emergency services were called to the scene at the intersection of Mulberry Grove and Shoal Bay roads this afternoon.

New Zealand

Saturday 6:03pm

Craig Barrett crashed out while leading the 1998 Commonwealth Games walking race.

'I pushed too hard': Craig Barrett reflects on the race he couldn't finish

When race walker Craig Barrett collapsed while leading the 50km event at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, New Zealand watched in shock.

New Zealand

Saturday 4:45pm

4:55

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