It's a busy Sunday again for the political world, with most of the parties out on the campaign trail.

The injury-plagued Breakers have suffered their third defeat of the NBL season, beaten 100-84 by Perth Wildcats, despite a heroic individual performance from one of their players.

Labour has confirmed more details of its plan to reinstate the former school lunch programme from Term 1 2028, if elected.

Police are urging anyone with information regarding a serious assault in the South Auckland suburb of Māngere to come forward.

The Green Party says it will guarantee a job for every young New Zealander aged 16 to 24 who has been out of work for six months or more.

It's a busy Sunday again for the political world, with most of the parties out on the campaign trail.

National will require high school students to stay in school until they complete Year 11, if re-elected.

It's a busy Sunday again for the political world, with most of the parties out on the campaign trail.

Jordie Barrett's outstanding all-round performance in the All Blacks' dominant 50-19 victory over the Wallabies at Eden Park has prompted skipper and hooker Codie Taylor to describe his teammate as "one of the best 12s, if not the best 12 in the world at the moment".

The first of two women's football internationals between Panama and New Zealand has been cancelled, following the powerful earthquake which struck the central American nation on Saturday (NZT).

There's not much that scares an All Black, but losing the Bledisloe Cup is a fear shared by every player to have worn the jersey since 2003.

People taking unwanted household items to an Auckland resource recovery park are getting a discount for sorting their waste.

It appears the All Blacks did learn a thing or two in South Africa after all - their 50-19 victory over the Wallabies at Eden Park on Saturday night which allowed them to retain the Bledisloe Cup for another year contained all sorts of improvements, most notably their ability to catch a high ball.

The All Blacks have buried a 54th victim in the Garden of Eden.

Campaining in the 2026 general election continues, with the major parties both vying for Aucklanders' votes this weekend.

New Zealand First says National's fishing policy is desperate and unresearched, and would have huge impacts on employment and the costs of fish.

Otago got their revenge over Hawke's Bay and continued to defend their home ground fortress with a 50-14 win in their NPC quarter-final in Dunedin.

The All Blacks kick off against Australia's Wallabies at Auckland's Eden Park for their first Bledisloe Cup test at 7.10pm.

Campaining in the 2026 general election continues, with the major parties both vying for Aucklanders' votes this weekend.

Youth homelessness is "getting younger", with support workers warning more rangatahi are going without basic necessities and safe places to stay.

Taranaki have continued their high-scoring late season form and secured a place in the NPC semifinals with a 50-31 win over North Harbour on the North Shore.

Campaining in the 2026 general election continues, with the major parties both vying for Aucklanders' votes this weekend.

Otago face Hawke's Bay for their NPC rugby quarter-final at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

Campaining in the 2026 general election continues, with the major parties both vying for Aucklanders' votes this weekend.

New Zealand First has pledged to increase the minimum wage by at least inflation levels every year for the next three years, should it re-enter government.

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North Harbour face Taranaki for their NPC rugby quarter-final at North Harbour Stadium in Albany.

Campaining in the 2026 general election continues, with the major parties both vying for Aucklanders' votes this weekend.

One person has died and another is in critical condition after a crash on Saturday morning.

Police in the Tararua District are investigating a roadside assault that left a man in a critical condition.

Auckland Transport is apologising after a woman was separated from her four-year-old daughter when a bus driver closed the door before she could board with her mobility dog.

Part of Te Puke Highway is closed after a crash , with police saying at least one person has critical injuries.

Campaining in the 2026 general election continues, with the major parties both vying for Aucklanders' votes this weekend.

The U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Guam following Super Typhoon Bavi, opening the door for federal assistance to affected households and repairs to damaged public infrastructure.

The Public Service Association (PSA) says Government cuts have left New Zealand less prepared for natural disasters after the National Geohazards Monitoring Centre was temporarily closed because of staff shortages.

An earlier version of this story said the party proposed a ban on commercial fishing. This has been corrected to ring-net fishing.

An earlier version of this story said the party proposed a ban on commercial fishing. This has been corrected to ring-net fishing.

New Zealand's snow sports stars have celebrated an outstanding year, with Zoi Sadowski-Synnott winning the top prize, at the annual Awards night in Wānaka.

An Auckland mother says her autistic teenage daughter is being terrorised by noisy neighbours at their Kāinga Ora apartment complex.

A 60-year-old Christchurch man has been charged in relation to the disappearance and death of Braydon Hepworth.

New Zealand driver, and Supercars championship leader, Matt Payne still has a chance of making a splash in qualifying for Sunday's Bathurst 1000, despite qualifying down the standings for the top 10 shootout.

A bioenergy expert is promoting the production of wood-based fuels and biochemicals as the "future for New Zealand", as entrepreneurs map out manufacturing hubs in Bay of Plenty.

Campaining in the 2026 general election continues, with the major parties both vying for Aucklanders' votes this weekend.

Federated Farmers is welcoming National's announcement of a scheme to help get water storage projects built.

Auckland FC has a foundation of success that will be tested as the team starts from scratch in their A-League championship title defence this season.

A Department of Conservation scientist is urging boaties to watch out for flesh-footed shearwaters, toanui, as they return to Aotearoa after several months near Japan.

The US Tsunami Warning Center says there is no further tsunami threat to Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas and American Samoa following the Panama quake.

Campaining in the 2026 general election continues, with the major parties both vying for Aucklanders' votes this weekend.

A large fire in the Lower Hutt suburb of Melling has been extinguished.

A homicide investigation has been launched in Christchurch, after two people have died and a further two are in a serious condition.