News | National
2 Mar 2026 10:55
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > National

    The Bulldogs have beaten the Dragons 15-14 in double overtime to complete NRL league's opening weekend in Las Vegas

    The Bulldogs have beaten the Dragons 15-14 in double overtime to complete NRL league's opening weekend in Las Vegas


    A Stephen Crichton field goal broke the deadlock.



    The American-Israeli attacks on Iran leave the latter's involvement in football's World Cup unlikely without a regime change.

    New Zealand would have been one of their opponents in Group G, alongside Belgium and Egypt.

    The United States was due to host each of Iran's matches - Iraq are the likely replacements.



    Manchester United have beaten Crystal Palace 2-1 to move to third on the Premier League football table.

    Leaders Arsenal have defeated Chelsea, also 2-1.



    India have chased 196 to beat the West Indies by five wickets with four balls to spare to advance to a semi-final against England at cricket's T20 World Cup in Kolkata.

    New Zealand will play South Africa in Thursday's opening last-four match, also at Eden Gardens.



    Former New Zealand cricketer Luke Woodcock has had surgery for a brain tumour, which has removed part of the cancer.

    A Givealittle page has been set up to help with his next phase of treatment.



    Another step towards World Cup basketball qualification for the Tall Blacks after beating hosts Guam 99-67 to back up Friday's win over the Philippines in Manila.

    Late call-up Jack Andrew finished with 20 points and nine rebounds in 22 minutes.



    Golfer Daniel Hillier's won the New Zealand Open by two strokes at Millbrook, eight days after getting married.



    All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs through to the end of 2028.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other National News
     02 Mar: Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams has been cited for what's been deemed a reckless or dangerous act during their Super Rugby win over the Chiefs in Hamilton
     02 Mar: Trump and Netanyahu want regime change, but Iran’s regime was built for survival. A long war is now likely
     02 Mar: Neither preemptive nor legal, US-Israeli strikes on Iran have blown up international law
     02 Mar: A warning Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is in a financially unsustainable position
     02 Mar: Meet the ‘Old Mother Goose’ from NZ’s subtropical prehistoric past
     02 Mar: Bad Bunny says reggaeton is Puerto Rican, but it was born in Panama
     02 Mar: A coroner's inquest is examining the mental healthcare a man received at Invercargill Prison before his death in custody in August 2022
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams has been cited for what's been deemed a reckless or dangerous act during their Super Rugby win over the Chiefs in Hamilton More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    A warning Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is in a financially unsustainable position More...



     Today's News

    Rugby:
    Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams has been cited for what's been deemed a reckless or dangerous act during their Super Rugby win over the Chiefs in Hamilton 10:47

    National:
    Trump and Netanyahu want regime change, but Iran’s regime was built for survival. A long war is now likely 10:37

    National:
    Neither preemptive nor legal, US-Israeli strikes on Iran have blown up international law 10:27

    Business:
    A warning Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is in a financially unsustainable position 10:27

    National:
    Meet the ‘Old Mother Goose’ from NZ’s subtropical prehistoric past 10:17

    National:
    Bad Bunny says reggaeton is Puerto Rican, but it was born in Panama 10:07

    International:
    These Ukrainians fled, their families remain under Russian occupation 10:07

    Health & Safety:
    A coroner's inquest is examining the mental healthcare a man received at Invercargill Prison before his death in custody in August 2022 10:07

    Motorsports:
    A promising start to the IndyCar season for Scott McLaughlin 9:27

    International:
    Israel and US attack Iran live updates: Three US service members killed as Iran starts fresh wave of strikes 8:07


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2026 New Zealand City Ltd