Female-led start-ups got just 2.9% of venture capital funding in 2024
“These are appallingly low figures, but what makes them worse is the disparity. One in 10 venture capital…
Wealth Management Market Roundup
Institutional Portfolio Manager, Strategic Advisers LLC “Consumer spending makes up the backbone of the US economy, representing nearly…
Boxing: Waikato fighters off to NZ national amateur championships in Porirua
Mukuka is a three-time New Zealand national amateur champion and has one professional boxing fight under his belt.…
Māori Language Week 2025: Te Tai Tokerau Tāne cricket side celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori in Paihia
After the dawn match, the team visited Te Waimate Mission in Waimate North, which is recognised as an…
Germany Edges Slovenia 99-91 in EuroBasket Quarterfinal Despite Luka Dončić’s 39 Points
In an exciting EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinal in Riga, Latvia, Slovenia’s Luka Dončić scored an impressive 39 points, but…
House prices to lift 5.4% in 2026 as ‘comatose’ market awakens – Westpac chief economist
Eckhold said Westpac was forecasting small, positive increases in house prices over the final three months of 2025…
James McAvoy punched in Toronto bar days after premiere
California Schemin’ is based on the true story of two Scottish friends, Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd, who…
What it’s like in Prague, the setting of Dan Brown’s novel The Secret of Secrets
Prague. Photo / Prague City Tourism It’s not necessarily a library I’d want to explore in the dark;…
Hawke’s Bay trio in national schools rugby squad
Coach Andre Bell says he is possibly a candidate for fullback in the national team. Another five Hawke’s…
Women’s Rugby World Cup: The challenge Black Ferns laid down in Ireland win
“The 0, that’s probably something I’m most proud of because I’m a D leader and we’ve put a…
Dwight Howard Sends Emotional Message to Orlando Fans Ahead of Hall of Fame Ceremony
As Dwight Howard prepares for the biggest honor of his career, emotions are running high. On Saturday, he…
Poet Rebekah Burgess explores love and loss in latest book ‘Hope Floats’
“Things then seemed to just naturally flow around that.” The book is dedicated to that “key figure” in…