Despite high-level support, Snow Machine’s owner has failed in is bid to host his music festival in the CBD-adjacent Recreation Ground.

A worker at an Auckland recycling plant that burnt down on the city's North Shore is sad and shaken by what has happened.

Dunedin robotics company Scott Technology Ltd is prioritising support and protection for the family of an employee killed in a "tragic" accident at the facility this week.

Anzac Day has become a day of remembrance for all those who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Many of us are fortunate to share whakapapa with these people, writes Karyn Paringatai.

India's army chief will visit the site of a deadly attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir earlier this week, with fears of fresh tensions with long-time rival and neighbour Pakistan spooking markets.

Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles, killing at least 12 people and drawing a rare rebuke from US President Donald Trump, who told Vladimir Putin: "Vladimir, STOP!"

St Peter's Basilica reopened its doors this morning (local time) to welcome thousands of worshippers from around the world who want to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.