Three Lotto players split $1m as Powerball rolls over to $28m
Powerball will be $28m for this Saturday’s draw after going unclaimed on Wednesday night. Three Lotto players have…
Toxic weed Madagascar ragwort identified in Wairarapa for first time
The weed Madagascar ragwort has the potential to become a significant problem for pastoral farmers in New Zealand,…
SH1 detour: Traffic rerouted after truck crash closes road at Piarere
“A detour is available for traffic heading to Tauranga, from further south than Tīrau, via SH27 and back…
‘Future-focused’: TVNZ buys stake in digital advertiser Youdooh
TVNZ has bought a 15% stake in digital advertising business Youdooh as the broadcaster seeks to diversify into…
Bridge reopens following quakes in lower South Island
Locals have been left shaken following five earthquakes which struck in the lower South Island yesterday, including two…
Lifejackets to be worn on recreational craft 6m or less
Lifejackets will need to be worn, not just carried, on recreational craft 6 metres or less after Hon…
What’s the point of Auckland having congestion fees but no more buses?
For city commuters, the slow crawl through peak hour traffic each day is an annoyance as unavoidable as…
Why Female Athletes Self-Sabotage and What Helps
A podcast episode explored why women and girls in sport self-sabotage. An equally important question is: Who taught…
Gun and meth ingredients found behind fake wall during Auckland raid
A gun and ingredients used to make meth were found hidden behind a fake wall during a police…
Highly respected NZ diplomat Neil Walter mourned by Tokelau community
The Tokelau community is mourning a New Zealand career diplomat who served multiple times as the administrator to…
Election 2026: Over 15,000 eligible voters yet to enrol in Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa
In Tukituki, 57,359 of 62,315 were enrolled as of August 31, giving the area a 92.05% enrolment rate,…
Tolls kept on during free route closure, waived if drivers get in touch
NZTA has defended its decision to keep charging motorists while a slip closed the free alternative route in…