Mt Eden barbershop owner ‘dumbfounded’ after storefront smashed with crowbars
“Why they tried to target us, we’re dumbfounded. Absolutely got no clue.” The couple have been at their…
Who gets to launch to space from New Zealand?
The National Aerospace Centre’s new policy on what to launch into space would say yes to the New…
Mongrel Mob patches and drugs seized in Kawerau police operation, six arrested
A 29-year-old is due to appear in the Whakatāne District Court on September 18 facing charges including prohibited…
Letters: Reader argues New Zealand should become the 51st US state
Living in a country where the Second Amendment applies will also end the archaic licensing rules that apply…
Woman charged after 13 Canterbury rugby team members injured in crash
She will appear in court on September 14. The crash happened in July. Photo / File After the…
Shane Reti bows out with stirring valedictory speech
Another highlight for Dr Reti in his time as health minister was extending the breast cancer screening age…
Scarlet fever case confirmed at Wellington school
A Wellington school is urging parents to be vigilant for signs of scarlet fever after confirmation of a…
E-diary notices: 28 August 2026
Spotted something in our weekly e-diary newsletters and need to refer to it again? Photography: Rebecca Williams This…
Government’s domestic violence centre cuts 22 jobs
The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention is cutting 22 jobs – a change that Secretary…
Mott MacDonald helps develop New Zealand motorway strategy
Mott MacDonald has supported the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) – which is also called Waka Kotahi – in…
Former league international Tangiia Tongia sentenced for violent rape in Christchurch
Tongia represented the Cook Islands national team and played for the Papanui Tigers and the Canterbury Bulls during…
2026 ILCA 7 World Championships, Day 2: New Zealand’s Tom Saunders, George Gautrey and Caleb Armit qualify for gold fleet in Ireland
Three New Zealand sailors have booked their places in the gold fleet after a strong second day of…