Woman on 15 charges over burglary spree as homeowners holidayed
A woman is facing 15 charges after four homes in Auckland’s Sunnyhills were ransacked while owners holidayed. The…
NZ sharemarket up nearly 1.5% for the week – Market close
Greg Smith, investment specialist with Generate, said building activity was stronger than expected in the June quarter. Total…
New Zealand records third warmest winter on record
New Zealand has emerged from one of its warmest winters on record, with new data showing the average…
Media Insider: Cartoonist Peter Bromhead dies, aged 93 – a colourful life inside and outside the pages
Cartoonist Peter Bromhead at an exhibition of his work in 2014. Photo / Richard Robinson Bromhead led a…
Cromwell kebab shop boss fined $130,000 for exploiting workers
The owner of a kebab shop in Cromwell has been ordered to pay $130,000 in penalties for exploiting…
Japanese firm buying one of NZ’s largest life insurers for $630m
A major Japanese insurance corporation has agreed to buy one of New Zealand’s largest life insurers in a…
Two psychiatrists allowed to prescribe MDMA for PTSD patients
Relief could be on the way for eligible Kiwis suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), after Medsafe allowed…
Winter 2026 is New Zealand’s third-warmest on record
“However, the exceptional warmth of June nationwide, and the relatively warm winter throughout the South Island, were the…
Tauranga teenager Loukas Rainger’s mum in hospital as Thailand watch theft case reaches court
The teenager’s father, Mark Rainger, had since arrived in Thailand and would accompany his “anxious and traumatised” son…
Afternoons for Friday 4 September 2026 Afternoons
Photo: Joyya This is your chance to show off your favourite critter. Orders close at the end of September,…
Man accused of violent rampage in Auckland’s Epsom named as Shalty Heta
A bicycle at the scene of a violent incident in the Auckland suburb of Epsom. Photo / RNZ,…
NZ dad and wife found dead in Spain spa tragedy were ‘much loved’ parents
The family of a New Zealand man and his Irish wife, who were found dead beside a spa…