NZCity NewsLinks

All Links

16 Jul 2026

Search

Powerball luck strikes again with $5.5 million win
From Auckland to Marlborough, several Kiwis are celebrating tonight after a string of major Lotto wins across the country.

Ailing whale remains stuck off German coast amid low water concerns

German insolvencies put 200,000 jobs at risk, insurer says

Germany outlines national military strategy to counter Russian threat

James shines for Lakers while Wembanyama concussed
LeBron James leads the LA Lakers into a 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets, while Victor Wembanyama faces a race to be fit for the San Antonio Spurs' next game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace.

South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots snapping pictures, report finds
One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.

World's biggest condom maker set to raise prices due to Iran war
Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

50 days until World Cup - pick your favourite kits
BBC Sport has highlighted some of the most interesting kits which will be seen at this summer's World Cup. Pick your favourites.

UK inflation rate rises to 3.3% in March after Iran war pushes up fuel prices
The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

‘I’m ready’: Debutant Dragon Reed unfazed by pressure of Anzac Day initiation
An NRL debut, in the No.7 jersey on Anzac Day, is the ultimate challenge. But if Kade Reed is feeling the pressure, he’s certainly not showing it.

A goal every 15 touches: Why this Socceroos striker is earning Haaland comparisons
Mohamed Toure has made a stellar start to life at English club Norwich City – and his manager sees shades of none other than Erling Haaland in his mental approach.

Person rescued from property fire in Auckland’s Takanini
Emergency services received multiple calls about people potentially being trapped in a one-storey property this evening.

Spain launches €7bn public housing plan to tackle soaring rents and housing crisis

Old videos falsely linked to 7.7-magnitude tremor that rattled northern Japan

Chelsea to play all WSL games at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea say switching all their women's games to Stamford Bridge reaffirms an "ambition and intent" to become "the biggest women's sports club in the world".

Man, 77, slapped traffic warden and threatened to 'lump' her
Stephen Doughty assaulted Wendy Williams after struggling to use a pay-and-display machine.

A Kashmir tourist hotspot became a bloodbath. A year on, the pain remains unbearable
A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their loss.

400 job applications but only three interviews - the jobseeker feeling 'ghosted' by employers
The term ghosting is common in the dating world - but job applicants are increasingly reporting it.

Tourist finds rare chunk of oldest sea crocodile
The Thalattosuchian's jawbone was a chance find on a guided fossil walk run by a museum.

PM sends 'chill' through civil service, its union boss says
The 'chill' follows the sacking of lead civil servant at the Foreign Office Sir Olly Robbins by the prime minister.

Be like Mike: Josh Giddey opens up on Michael Jordan comparisons
Australian star Josh Giddey has opened up about a frustrating season, and his links to Michael Jordan and the record books.

Fans celebrate so hard they shatter glass behind players
Bizarre scenes in the NHL playoffs as home fans celebrate so hard they shatter a glass pane, showering LA Kings head coach and team in broken glass.