Parole Board highlights Taranaki murderer Julianna Nuku’s changing narratives
The board declined her parole and said Nuku needed to revise her reintegration plan so it accurately reflected…
Former Black Cap Lou Vincent opens up about involvement in match-fixing syndicate
“They make you feel pretty good and a couple of whiskies later, your ego is pumped up. By…
US McDonalds employee shoots drive-through customer over slow service complaints
“They threatened to attack the man who just told them, ‘we’re busy, we can’t take any more orders,’…
Why the fax machine should be the next big retro comeback: Glenn Dwight
The only piece of technology with a song as beautiful as the dial-up modem. That sweet electronic screech…
Do your baked seed crackers lose nutrients? What science says about the heat
Nuts and seeds can contain a potential carcinogen if roasted at high temperatures for long periods. Photo / Getty Images I…
Kiwi music star and Pluto frontman Milan Borich opens up on heroin addiction, a near-fatal waterfall plunge, and redemption
“I’m flabbergasted I’m still here,” says Borich, who became one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed musicians as frontman…
Lily Allen opens up about split from David Harbour, says it tested her sobriety
Asked how she knew she needed help, Allen said: “That I wanted to die. The feelings of despair…
Singapore Airlines about to ramp up Auckland flights by a third
Air New Zealand will operate a 777. Singapore Airlines said the Boeing could seat 264 people. Its extended-range…
Former broadcaster Polly Gillespie eyes political run for next year’s election
She agreed that only left National and Labour as possibilities. “They’re sort of central-ish rightish”, Gillespie said of…
Local Elections 2025: Waipā elects Mike Pettit as new mayor
“The three of us [mayoral candidates O’Regan, St Pierre and Pettit] said from the start that whatever the…
Phil Rudd, Jon Toogood and James Reid team up for Full Metal Orchestra in Christchurch
“Ever since my son was born, our firstborn, 10 years ago, I was constantly working because it’s like…
Society Insider: Kiwi heiress Ali Andrews marries Chanel heir in Venice; Helicopters may be grounded at Tara Iti and Te Arai Links golf courses
Venice has quickly become the city of choice for destination weddings of the ultra-rich, with Amazon founder Jeff…