Rugby: Ranking New Zealand’s top 100 Super Rugby Pacific players for 2026
100. Pita Ahki – midfield, Blues (new) With Ioane on sabbatical in Ireland, Ahki joins the Blues as…
Sophie Ellis-Bextor charms Hamilton fans with sparkling BNZ Theatre debut
Monnery’s set consisted of several covers, including a Chaka Khan song and I Love the Nightlife by Alicia…
MetService forecast: Heavy rain warning, watches for much of North Island, including flood-hit parts
In Gisborne/Tairawhiti from Tolaga Bay southwards a heavy rain watch is in place for 15 hours from 9pm…
Society Insider: Black Foil Blair Tuke and Mikayla Plaw expecting first baby. Plus, meet Auckland’s most eligible singles
Blair Tuke and Mikayla Plaw are soon to welcome their first child. The couple share a love of…
Winter Olympics: Biathlete Campbell Wright reflects on decision to switch allegiances from New Zealand to USA ahead of second Games
“I’m thankful my career went in quite good ways and I’m happy to continue, because it was kind…
Super Rugby draw and results 2026: Blues, Moana Pasifika, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders, Highlanders matches
Friday, February 13 7.05pm Highlanders v Crusaders – Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin 9.35pm Waratahs v Reds – Allianz…
From Greytown to glory: The life and legend of All Black Grant Batty
And that will no doubt include reminiscences about the All Blacks 1976 test against the Springboks at Ellis…
Waitangi Day in Bay of Plenty: Events going ahead after landslides, bringing communities together
Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day dawn service Tauranga City Council’s annual Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day service will return to…
Ruakākā solar to hydrogen farm powers ahead to fuel heavy transport
Hiringa co-founder and chair Catherine Clennett said using a hydrogen-fuelled truck to transport the solar panels from Auckland…
‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ top Bafta nods
This year’s selection process stood out for “bold storytelling and unique takes” on everything from the geopolitical landscape…
Brian Tamaki says Destiny will cross Harbour Bridge, major police operation planned
“You’re not going on the 31st just to march and go over the bridge, you’re going as Destiny,…
The race is on: Ideal conditions forecast for powerboats’ big Napier weekend
“We’ll be scanning it when we get down there,” Greenfield said. The situation seems to have navigated past…