worldAug 28, 2026
NZ man and wife found dead in hot tub treated as suspected accident
New Zealander Patrick Tobin and his Irish wife Thomasina Tobin were found dead while the family was holidaying near Valencia.
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- worldAug 28, 2026
Mass Silver Ferns exodus: The staggering numbers that show why NZ netball is at crisis point
Ten Commonwealth gold medallists are among 18 Kiwi netballers heading offshore as domestic competition doubts trigger a record player drain.
Stuff - sportsAug 28, 2026
Australian talent is the biggest loser in Super Netball signings
Several Australians miss out on playing contracts in the world's best league as New Zealand's competition collapses.
ABC News - worldAug 28, 2026
Person critically injured in Southland crash
Motorists are being warned of delays as one lane of a road near Gore where the crash happened is closed.
RNZ - worldAug 28, 2026
Person critically injured in serious crash near Gore
One person is critically injured after a crash on SH93 near Gore on Saturday.
Stuff - worldAug 28, 2026
‘Purely malicious’: CCTV captures moment roaming dogs kill pet cat
“He was just lifeless, lying in a puddle of water, right up the back of the driveway,” Dave Savage said.
Stuff - worldAug 28, 2026
In the kitchen at Londo, run by New Zealand's best young chef
Bob Fairs copped a bit of flak for his title as best young chef at the inaugural Michelin Guide Awards, but business is booming at his Christchurch restaurant.
RNZ - worldAug 28, 2026
Heavy rain for upper North Island, avalanche risk ongoing for South Island
MetService has issued heavy rain watches Northland, Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula and the Bay of Plenty.
RNZ - worldAug 28, 2026
Wellington’s new water provider faces historic 10-year crackdown
Wellington’s new water services provider will face tougher independent regulation for the next decade as it embarks on an estimated $25 billion investment programme.
Stuff - worldAug 28, 2026
Will my father's will hold up? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
RNZ - worldAug 28, 2026
Epstein links and a rape conviction: Scandals cast shadow over Norway’s new royal family
King Haakon inherits the throne amid scandals involving his wife, stepson and sister.
Stuff - worldAug 28, 2026
Country Life: Technograzing and virtual fences on a Taranaki farm
Introducing virtual fencing and other technology has helped the Hardwick-Smith family double the profitability of some parts of their sheep and beef business.
RNZ - healthAug 28, 2026
Country Life: How two fake rooms inside Ashburton Hospital are helping keep rural medicine alive
Rural hospitals face numerous challenges, from low staff numbers to farm-related injuries. A dedicated group of doctors are helping the next generation prepare.
RNZ - worldAug 28, 2026
'Just stoked': Kiwi pair hold off Aussie to claim back-to-back world rowing titles
The win brings New Zealand's total victories in the event to nine, making it the most successful nation in the men's pair since official world championships began.
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sportsAug 28, 2026Olé for Robinson as England take firm control of Lord’s Test against Pakistan
Second Test, day two: England 290 & 81-3; Pakistan 110 Ollie Robinson takes 4-11; Emilio Gay unbeaten on 30 Joe Root did not want the England captaincy when the prospect started to be floated earlier this summer. After p…
The Guardian- worldAug 28, 2026
Wages rose 4.4%. Look what happened to the cost of actually living
Mince, milk, butter, power and rates have all climbed much faster than wages over the past two years.
Stuff - worldAug 28, 2026
Weekender quiz: How many siblings are in the family central to Bridgerton?
Stuff weekender quiz: August 29, 2026
Stuff - worldAug 28, 2026
The sneaky reason women still finish last in bed - or not at all
Being more assertive with what you want during sex can feel like a terrifying prospect.
Stuff - worldAug 28, 2026
The West Coast town facing a cliff edge if mine closes
Bathurst Resources has lodged a fast track application to expand operations at the Stockton mine.
Stuff - worldAug 28, 2026
$18k down the drain as couple chase absent neighbour for cross-lease consent
An unconsented conservatory and an overseas cross-lease owner leaves an Auckland couple in limbo.
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