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Blast off: Rocket Lab shares jump 34%, adding $28 billion to its market value

8 May 2026 at 22:13
The Kiwi-American firm scores wins from the Pentagon to the Red Planet.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth with Rocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck during the US cabinet member's visit to Rocket Lab's Long Beach, California headquarters on January 9.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth with Rocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck during the US cabinet member's visit to Rocket Lab's Long Beach, California headquarters on January 9.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth with Rocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck during the US cabinet member's visit to Rocket Lab's Long Beach, California headquarters on January 9.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth with Rocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck during the US cabinet member's visit to Rocket Lab's Long Beach, California headquarters on January 9.

Pope Leo asks God to ‘enlighten’ world leaders in veiled message to Trump

8 May 2026 at 21:34
The Pontiff asked worshippers to pray that governments turn away from violence.

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the Popemobile at the end of a pastoral visit in Naples. Photo / AFP

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the Popemobile at the end of a pastoral visit in Naples. Photo / AFP

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the Popemobile at the end of a pastoral visit in Naples. Photo / AFP

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the Popemobile at the end of a pastoral visit in Naples. Photo / AFP

Weather: Six people rescued after becoming trapped in floodwaters in Marlborough

8 May 2026 at 21:06
The group were rescued from vehicles trapped in floodwaters near Canvastown.

Most parts of the country are in for wet weather and lower temperatures this weekend. Photo / MetService

Most parts of the country are in for wet weather and lower temperatures this weekend. Photo / MetService

Most parts of the country are in for wet weather and lower temperatures this weekend. Photo / MetService

Most parts of the country are in for wet weather and lower temperatures this weekend. Photo / MetService

Katikati’s Reid family resentenced after mystery benefactor fails to pay fines on their behalf

8 May 2026 at 21:00
The Reids were fined $138,000 for unconsented buildings and dwellings on their rural land.

The Reid family (Jason, Dhruva, Bianca and Bhadra) had to be resentenced after a benefactor failed to pay their court-imposed fines, as promised.

The Reid family (Jason, Dhruva, Bianca and Bhadra) had to be resentenced after a benefactor failed to pay their court-imposed fines, as promised.

The Reid family (Jason, Dhruva, Bianca and Bhadra) had to be resentenced after a benefactor failed to pay their court-imposed fines, as promised.

The Reid family (Jason, Dhruva, Bianca and Bhadra) had to be resentenced after a benefactor failed to pay their court-imposed fines, as promised.

Christopher Luxon looks to Singapore model to fix New Zealand economy – Fran O’Sulllivan

8 May 2026 at 21:00
OPINION: NZ could do with an injection of Singapore's small-state survival ethos.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wants New Zealand to take a leaf out of Singapore's playbook. Photo / Getty Images

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wants New Zealand to take a leaf out of Singapore's playbook. Photo / Getty Images

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wants New Zealand to take a leaf out of Singapore's playbook. Photo / Getty Images

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wants New Zealand to take a leaf out of Singapore's playbook. Photo / Getty Images

US fighter jet strikes Iranian tankers trying to break blockade in Strait of Hormuz

8 May 2026 at 19:39
US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and Hezbollah attacks on Israel are rattling truces.

An F/A 18F Super Hornet from the US Navy attacked Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Photo / Getty Images

An F/A 18F Super Hornet from the US Navy attacked Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Photo / Getty Images

An F/A 18F Super Hornet from the US Navy attacked Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Photo / Getty Images

An F/A 18F Super Hornet from the US Navy attacked Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Photo / Getty Images

Crusaders v Blues player ratings: Leicester Fainga’anuku sends another unmissable All Blacks message

8 May 2026 at 19:01
OPINION: How the players rated in the Crusaders' 36-20 win over the Blues.

Leicester Fainga'anuku set up George Bower's try as the Crusaders humbled the Blues in Christchurch. Photo / Photosport

Leicester Fainga'anuku set up George Bower's try as the Crusaders humbled the Blues in Christchurch. Photo / Photosport

Leicester Fainga'anuku set up George Bower's try as the Crusaders humbled the Blues in Christchurch. Photo / Photosport

Leicester Fainga'anuku set up George Bower's try as the Crusaders humbled the Blues in Christchurch. Photo / Photosport

Waingaro Hot Springs tragedy: Hamilton mother dies in hospital after night-time caper at hot pools - heartbroken sister’s quest for answers

8 May 2026 at 17:38
Sister's quest for answers after 41yo left alone at once-famous, now-faded funpark.

Tina White died in Waikato Hospital, more than three hours after becoming unresponsive during a clandestine, after-hours visit to Waingaro Hot Springs in Waikato.

Tina White died in Waikato Hospital, more than three hours after becoming unresponsive during a clandestine, after-hours visit to Waingaro Hot Springs in Waikato.

Tina White died in Waikato Hospital, more than three hours after becoming unresponsive during a clandestine, after-hours visit to Waingaro Hot Springs in Waikato.

Tina White died in Waikato Hospital, more than three hours after becoming unresponsive during a clandestine, after-hours visit to Waingaro Hot Springs in Waikato.

Should you keep a mortgage while investing for retirement? – Mary Holm

8 May 2026 at 17:00
OPINION: If you borrow money and also have investments, you are borrowing to invest.

If you borrow money and also have investments, you are borrowing to invest – even if you think they are two separate lots of money. They are all in the same money pool, Mary Holm says. Photo / 123rf

If you borrow money and also have investments, you are borrowing to invest – even if you think they are two separate lots of money. They are all in the same money pool, Mary Holm says. Photo / 123rf

If you borrow money and also have investments, you are borrowing to invest – even if you think they are two separate lots of money. They are all in the same money pool, Mary Holm says. Photo / 123rf

If you borrow money and also have investments, you are borrowing to invest – even if you think they are two separate lots of money. They are all in the same money pool, Mary Holm says. Photo / 123rf

Zespri kiwifruit exports steady despite Middle East conflict and fuel costs

8 May 2026 at 17:00
Fruit is being shipped for Europe via the Panama Canal despite international tensions.

Zespri's RubyRed harvest is now complete, with five million trays this season. Photo / Zespri

Zespri's RubyRed harvest is now complete, with five million trays this season. Photo / Zespri

Zespri's RubyRed harvest is now complete, with five million trays this season. Photo / Zespri

Zespri's RubyRed harvest is now complete, with five million trays this season. Photo / Zespri

Business leader on trial for drink-driving in Auckland Central, hitting roadworker

8 May 2026 at 17:00
The man denied he was holding his car keys - police found them in his sock.

A CEO is on trial for driving his SUV dangerously into a roadworks zone in Central Auckland, hitting a roadworker who tried to stop him. Composite photo / 123rf

A CEO is on trial for driving his SUV dangerously into a roadworks zone in Central Auckland, hitting a roadworker who tried to stop him. Composite photo / 123rf

A CEO is on trial for driving his SUV dangerously into a roadworks zone in Central Auckland, hitting a roadworker who tried to stop him. Composite photo / 123rf

A CEO is on trial for driving his SUV dangerously into a roadworks zone in Central Auckland, hitting a roadworker who tried to stop him. Composite photo / 123rf

Olives New Zealand remains positive as local producer shuts down after more than two decades

8 May 2026 at 06:50
Olives NZ supports more than half the country's growers and almost 50 independent brands.

Olives New Zealand says the industry is still going strong despite claims a recent shutdown would not bode well for the sector. Photo / 123rf

Olives New Zealand says the industry is still going strong despite claims a recent shutdown would not bode well for the sector. Photo / 123rf

Olives New Zealand says the industry is still going strong despite claims a recent shutdown would not bode well for the sector. Photo / 123rf

Olives New Zealand says the industry is still going strong despite claims a recent shutdown would not bode well for the sector. Photo / 123rf
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