This kayak was found washed up near Blaketown about 7.30pm yesterday. Photo: NZ PoliceAn extensive search is under way for a missing kayaker on the West Coast. Senior Sergeant Mark Kirkwood, of West Coast Search and Rescue, said emergency services received a report of a person swept out to sea in the Greymouth/Blaketown area yesterday. "Extensive searches have been conducted in the area, involving police, Fire and Emergency NZ, Kotuku Surf Lifesaving and Garden City Helicopters." Sgt Kirkwood said police are making inquiries to determine whether it is linked to the person that was seen.

Zimbabwe's Kelis Ndhlovu is stretchered from the field at Dunedin's University Oval during the ODI series against New Zealand today. Photo: Getty ImagesZimbabwean opener batter Kelis Ndhlovu has been transported to hospital after being struck in the head by a bouncer in the second ODI against the Whites Ferns. The left-hander, who was wearing a helmet, was looking well-set and the crease but ducked into a bouncer from Bree Illing late in the seventh over. She collapsed on the ground at University Oval in Dunedin today. She was attended to by medical staff at the venue before leaving by ambulance for Dunedin Hospital.

Despite being responsible for crimes that offend Western values, Iran’s regime has won support in Western countries. There has been support for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei despite his country being responsible for actions that offend Western values. In the longer term, whatever replaces the Ayatollahs – assuming there is a regime change – may be worse for the world. It is – and always has been – up to global powers, not the UN, to decide when bad actors have to be dealt to. Our choice is which global power we’d rather have policing the world.

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Parts of the South Island's east coast is set for a scorching day, with temperatures nearly reaching 30°C. MetService says northwesterly winds and sunny conditions are driving the hot temperatures. Blenheim was forecast to reach 29°C, while Christchurch was set to reach 28°C, Ashburton 27°C and Timaru 25°C. Further south, Dunedin was set to reach a high of just 19°C. A cold front will see temperatures along the east coast dip on Monday.

Downpours are set to strike the lower South Island, with Fiordland and Southland under heavy rain watches. The watches are in place from 9am today, with Fiordland about and north of Dusky Sound's watch ending at 9pm. Southland is under a heavy rain watch until 7pm. Much of the South Island's east coast, however, is set for a scorching Sunday, with temperatures almost reaching 30°C. Further south, Dunedin was set to reach a high of just 19°C.

Photo: Lloyd Homer/ ESNZ (file)Scientists are uncovering previously unknown fault lines and signs of hidden earthquake activity across the North Island, as new research sheds light on how the ground beneath Aotearoa moves. By analysing exposed layers of soil and sediment, researchers can identify where past earthquakes have shifted the ground. In Wairarapa, high-resolution laser mapping known as LiDAR has revealed seven previously unknown faults, including several crossing the Wairarapa Valley. Scientists found a several-metre-wide disturbance zone, suggesting past earthquake movement may have occurred across multiple smaller fractures rather than a single break. Another study in the Hamilton Basin uncovered evidence of past earthquake shaking preserved in lake sediments.

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“I wouldn’t mind winning a trophy,” Santner said. “But yeah, I wouldn’t mind breaking a few hearts to lift the trophy for once.”New Zealand have blown hot and cold. They hammered South Africa – unbeaten until then – by nine wickets in the semi-finals after Finn Allen blasted the fastest-ever century at the tournament. But they also lost to South Africa and England earlier in the competition. We’ve seen South Africa playing very good cricket all the way through and then had a little hiccup against us and out.

Lea Tahuhu appeals successfully for the wicket of Omaima Sohail of Pakistan during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India last year. Photo: Getty ImagesThe White Ferns' all-time leading ODI wicket-taker has announced her retirement from one-day international cricket. To have been able to wear the shirt and represent my country and my family over 100 times in ODI cricket is something I never could have dreamt of. Tahuhu made what was her final ODI appearance for New Zealand against England at the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India. Lea Tahuhu stats• ODI debut - June 14, 2011 - Rose Bowl Series v Australia in Brisbane• White Ferns all-time leading ODI wicket-taker - 125 wickets• 103 ODI matches (one of just 12 players to play 100 ODIs for the WHITE FERNS)• Named in the 2023 ICC Women's ODI Team of the Year• Four ICC Women's Cricket World Cup tournament appearances (2013, 2017, 2022, 2025)

Lea Tahuhu appeals successfully for the wicket of Omaima Sohail of Pakistan during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India last year. Photo: Getty ImagesThe White Ferns' all-time leading ODI wicket-taker has announced her retirement from one-day international cricket. Tahuhu has consistently been ranked inside the world's top 10 one-day international bowlers, and is one of just 12 players to have played more than 100 ODIs for New Zealand. To have been able to wear the shirt and represent my country and my family over 100 times in ODI cricket is something I never could have dreamt of. Tahuhu made what was her final ODI appearance for New Zealand against England at the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India.

And not one of those show pony utes you see cruising urban streets, playing a silent but aggressive game of “my ute is bigger than your ute”. Just think of the Ranger, Ranger, Ranger, Ranger ad. If you call it a ute, you are firmly on the Kiwi (Aussie) ute route. The word “ute” comes from “utility”, which feels fitting. Year after year, they dominate sales lists, dominate roads, and dominate conversations at rural supply stores.

For locals, Maketū Pies became a point of pride - something from their backyard that made it big. The Maketū Pies factory, where the iconic Bay of Plenty brand began and still operates today. “We only need to be in 10% of them to make it work.”Pies on the production line at the Maketū Pies factory. She said Maketū Pies wasn’t back to what it was when she started yet, but it was “halfway there”. Brand expert on rebuilding a food brandGlenn Dougal said going through liquidation did not necessarily amount to reputational failure for an everyday food brand like Maketū Pies.

“We have an exciting year ahead and can’t wait to share more.”The six-part 'Harry & Meghan' programme became one of Netflix's most watched documentary series. “Meghan is still on good terms with the Netflix team ... but is very happy to have full control of the company,” they said. Their first delivery, the six-part documentary Harry & Meghan became one of the most-viewed documentaries on the platform. A top-selling raspberry spread sold by Meghan Markle's lifestyle venture As Ever. Photo / As EverLifestyle and consumer goods brand As Ever offers home and kitchenware products, and gourmet food and pantry items.

Photo: RNZThe Prime Minister has told Newstalk ZB none of his Cabinet colleagues have told him to reconsider his future, saying "all of them" back him. Luxon told Newstalk ZB on Friday he was "absolutely not" considering standing down, saying he had the skills to lead the National Party and the country. Luxon said he has "not thought about" what polling level would be the threshold for him to step down as Prime Minister. "I have the full support of my team and my caucus." The poll came at the end of a week where Luxon struggled to communicate clearly on the US-Iran conflict.