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…
Barfoot & Thompson agent’s copy-paste of signatures among mistakes in million-dollar sale collapse
These included a failure to get Tieu’s official acceptance of a $1.15m counter-offer and Barfoot & Thompson agent…
Middle East conflict: Auckland restaurateurs Sid and Chand Sahrawat stuck in Dubai
“I did not expect Iran to be impacting Dubai. In fact, when the other Gulf countries started shutting…
Auckland Anniversary crash victim: Tristyn Nathan’s whānau urge organ donation kōrero
Raised in Ōtara as one of 16 siblings, Tristyn was a talented boxer and kickboxer who represented New…
Tauranga transport, pools and parks upgrades among councillors’ 2026 goals
Councillor Steve Morris said there was a big six months ahead for his ward. “In March, we’re looking…