The soldier who became a 501 – and his 3000km walk across New Zealand
“The physical challenge was bearable,” he says. “It was the weight of processing my thoughts that proved the…
Stolen car chased from Auckland to Waikato: Police taser driver, seize guns
“I drive a Tesla, so my car’s quiet, and this thing was loud. It sounded like the gearbox…
Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice winner has lynx effect
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Massey University brings back in-person exams to combat AI cheating
Schools are also grappling with the rise of generative AI and how to detect whether a student’s work…
Why Mafs couple Liam Cooper and Samuel Levi are ditching the big wedding
While in Auckland, the couple spent lots of time spoiling Samuel’s nephews. Liam Cooper and Samuel Levi. Photo…
As debt-servicing costs head to $2500 per Kiwi, a top Treasury official suggests spending less, taxing more and selling assets
“Smaller developed nations like Finland and Ireland seem more comparable but are in the Eurozone so have the…
Record $200k New Zealand Cross among rare Whanganui medals up for auction
While the Victoria Cross has been awarded 1358 times, the New Zealand Cross was awarded 23 times. Mowbray…
Oscars 2026: Brigitte Bardot, Eric Dane among stars snubbed during in memoriam tribute
A third commenter claimed the Academy “missed the mark” with its presentation. French actor Brigitte Bardot did not…
Chief Tui Christopher Luxon joins other world leaders with Samoan matai titles
For many Samoan families and villages, it is an honour to receive a matai title – names that…
Do we owe our Covid conspiracy friends an apology? – Heather du Plessis-Allan
They were worried about the risk of myocarditis in under-18-year-olds from two jabs. They were worried enough that…
John Mitchell among names as possible replacement for England coach Steve Borthwick after Six Nations struggles
Telegraph rugby writer Daniel Schofield reports Borthwick will remain the coach through the first round of Nations Championship…
Lotto Bay of Plenty wins: Tauranga player boosts prize with Powerball
Another win landed in Kawerau, with a Second Division ticket sold at New World. Lotto NZ is encouraging…