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Almost half of the people over 50 surveyed said they did not know what speed they were on. Photo:...

Are you paying for more broadband than you need?

Research from comparison site NZ Compare has found that many older New Zealanders, in particular, are paying too much for broadband because they are not shopping around.

Double stabbing after gang member told he couldn't smoke meth

Ernest Albert claimed he was being set up because he was trying to leave the Rebels MC gang....

Double stabbing after gang member told he couldn't smoke meth

After a Rebels MC gang member was told he was not allowed to smoke methamphetamine inside his friend’s home, he stabbed the man multiple times, then repeated the act on an elderly neighbour.

One killed and two critically hurt in Waikato crash

Police were called to the site of the two-vehicle incident at about 10pm yesterday. Photo:...

One killed and two critically hurt in Waikato crash

One person has died in a serious crash in the rural Waikato community of Rangiriri overnight.

'There for the taking': World media reacts to All Blacks' win

The All Blacks mounted a spirited comeback to defeat Ireland 26-13 in front of a sell-out crowd of 61,840 fans in the Windy City (Chicago, not Wellington).

140 new hospital beds - none in South

Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

140 new hospital beds - none in South

Four hospitals will open new wards during the second half of 2026.

Nine suffer life-threatening injuries in UK train stabbing

Nine people were treated for life-threatening injuries after a series of stabbings on a train near Cambridge in eastern England.

Father initally blamed toddler for baby's severe injuires

The baby received extensive treatment and assessment at Starship children's hospital, and nearly...

Father initally blamed toddler for baby's severe injuires

When a mother went away for the weekend, leaving her 8-week-old son with his father, there was nothing amiss with the boy.

Kane Williamson retires from T20 internationals

Kane Williamson has called time on his 93-game T20 international career. Photo: Getty Images

Kane Williamson retires from T20 internationals

New Zealand cricket great Kane Williamson has called time on his 93-game T20 international career.

US lawmakers intensify calls for Andrew to address Epstein ties

King Charles stripped Andrew of his title of prince and evicted him from his mansion in the...

US lawmakers intensify calls for Andrew to address Epstein ties

A US congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein have intensified their calls for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to answer questions about his ties to the late financier and sex offender.

All Blacks finish strong to beat Ireland

A second half try by Wallace Sititi proved to be the crucial point in the All Blacks' 26-13 win over Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Two more charged over Louvre jewel heist

A security employee with a dog stands near the glass Pyramid of the Louvre Museum as the museum...

Two more charged over Louvre jewel heist

A woman and a man were placed under formal investigation over the $102 million Louvre Museum jewel heist, bringing the total number charged in the case to four.

Seymour criticised over event that clashed with measles tests

David Seymour. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Seymour criticised over event that clashed with measles tests

Labour's health spokesperson says David Seymour organising a media event in a space where people were getting measles immunity tests showed poor judgement and put people at risk.