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Video shows Soviet plane crashing into van at NZ airshow
A Yak-52 collided with a parked van at the Warbirds over Wanaka airshow, leaving just minor damage.

Three major cyberattacks have raised alarms about New Zealand's security
The most recent National Cyber Security Centre report, for the first quarter of the year, says there were three incidents likely to impact key sensitive date or disrupt essential services in organisations of national significance.

‘That’s what gets me up’: Black Cap’s innings for the ages proves he’s true to his word
Anyone who has tuned into a Daryl Mitchell interview will know one thing - he loves playing for New Zealand.

Solomon Airlines struggles highlight regional challenges, aviation expert warns
An aviation expert says smaller Pacific Island carriers need to be flexible in how they operate, as the instability of national airlines has become a regional issue across the Pacific.

Horowhenua College teacher dismissed over conduct concerns towards student
Asaria Saili was previously the language dean at the college, but now holds no authority to teach.

Black ice returns, triggering crashes and highway closures in Otago
Winter is back, but so is the black ice plaguing southern roads.

Pig on the loose sparks hammer-wielding confrontation between neighbours
If this little piggy had stayed at home, none of this would have happened.

Businessman ordered to pay $12k for illegally cutting down native trees can be named
Alan Trent was discharged without conviction, but ordered to pay over $12000 for cutting down the native trees.

The eye-watering new price to send a letter
Want to send a postcard to your nana in Timaru? It's going to be a bit dearer from today.

Serena Williams loses her comeback singles match at Wimbledon in nearly 4 years
Serena Williams showed plenty of what made her a 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion in her first professional singles match in nearly four years on Tuesday.

Six eye NZ Warriors debuts in NRLW opener against Canterbury Bulldogs
Former Sevens stars Gayle Broughton and Stacey Waaka have been named in the gameday squad this weekend.

Two closed Auckland venues get second life as revitalisation of downtown continues
Venues Everybody’s and Roxy were two popular haunts in downtown Auckland for 12 years, until they closed in February 2024, citing “tough trading conditions”.

Prime Minister’s Office slammed in report over missing document
The Ombudsman has upheld a complaint against the Prime Minister’s office for its handling of an official information request, which resulted in a document showing industry lobbyists met with Christopher Luxon’s chief policy adviser not being released.

AMD launches Versal Premium Gen 2 with on-package memory
The chips aim to cut board space and design complexity for defence, testing and video systems that need high bandwidth in compact form factors.

Government approves water services plans for all mainland councils
The final holdout, Waitaki, will join Central Otago, Clutha, and Gore in the new Southern Water.

E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban
A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".

Watchdog finds decision by Prime Minister's Office about official information request 'unreasonable'
The request was made in March 2025 and sought information regarding a case between climate activist Mike Smith and major emitters.

Auckland student remembered after sudden death on family holiday overseas
Leo Hope is being mourned by his school and water polo team after dying from a sudden illness on an overseas family holiday trip

Kiwi table tennis prodigy climbs world rankings at rapid pace
Twelve-year-old Lucas Alexandre is on the ride of his life that he hopes will one day get him to the Olympics.