Scientists tracked the space rock to the Wairarapa after a fireball lit up skies, discovering several fragments of the 4.6 billion-year-old rock in rural farmland.
New Zealand
Thu, Aug 6
0:24
Experts warn earthquakes can strike anywhere in New Zealand, urging communities to prepare after two major tremors rocked large parts of the country in a week.
Sun, Jul 26
Lawson said he was "going to have to bring something a little bit extra" to match his teammate, who was chosen to receive new upgrades to his VCARB 03 for the weekend.
Motorsport
Sat, Jul 18
The Racing Bulls driver made the final stage of qualifying for the fourth consecutive race, putting himself in a strong position to challenge for points in tomorrow's 52-lap main event.
Sun, Jul 5
A ridge of high pressure sitting over the North Island caused temperatures to plunge well below freezing overnight.
Sat, Jul 4
The Racing Bulls driver added another two points to his championship tally after a composed drive in scorching conditions around Spielberg.
Mon, Jun 29
1:33
For Billy Samountry and his partner Jesse, the diagnosis followed a year already marred by heartbreak.
Sun, Jun 28
Bill McMurray, 80, was issued the infringment earlier this year after exceeding the three-night limit at a Taranaki freedom camping site.
Wed, Jun 24
The result continues a strong run of form for the Racing Bulls driver, who has scored points in all but two races this season.
Sun, Jun 14
Angela Herbert is learning to walk again after spending more than 100 days in hospital following a collision with a van while cycling earlier this year.
Tue, Jun 2
1:30
A trough embedded in a humid northerly flow was forecast to bring prolonged heavy rain to the top of the South before moving north in the coming days.
Sun, May 31
MetService meteorologist Gerard Bellam said one district would bear the brunt of the long weekend's wet weather, before the slow-moving system moved further North.
Sat, May 30
After a tense showdown between three finalists, one celebrity has emerged victorious.
Entertainment
Thu, May 28
The thrilling race around Montreal’s Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve featured six retirements, several battles for the lead and plenty of differing strategies.
Mon, May 25
Callum Gillespie was training for an event when he began to experience mild chest pain.
Sat, May 23
It marks the latest step of the system's phased nationwide rollout, with the retailer saying the technology would be used to protect staff and customers.
Tue, May 19
2:09
The player has admitted he initially felt out of place among the star-studded celebrity cast, describing himself as “a bit of a fraud”.
6:41
Junior Apolosi was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer last month after initially seeking treatment for back pain.
Sat, May 16
One player has earned the nickname 'The Giant Slayer' after eliminating several of the competition’s biggest names.
Thu, May 14
The veteran broadcaster said taking part in the show was part of a bigger personal challenge to step outside his comfort zone and "rebuild" his life.
Thu, May 7
3:30
Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS is currently visible from New Zealand and is expected to remain in view for around another week before fading.
Tue, May 5
It comes after the Kiwi finished 15th in the earlier Miami sprint race, won by pole sitter Lando Norris of McLaren.
Sun, May 3
Lawson described his result as "a series of bad events".
Sat, May 2
Her island stumble marked only the latest chapter in a lengthy catalogue of very Polly-style chaos.
Thu, Apr 30
Michael was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in March 2025 and has raised more than $170,000 in donations for overseas treatment in four weeks.
Sun, Apr 12
