Spark reports an inline result, loses another 600 staff, CEO scores $900K in bonuses
Reported net profit jumped 91.9% to $499m. But on an adjusted basis, it fell 0.9% to $225m. Adjusted…
Media Insider: Former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman to join Whakaata Māori (Māori Television) ahead of election
“We look forward to sharing more details about our election coverage shortly.” Sherman has been approached for comment.…
Warriors v Broncos: Andrew Webster faces halfback injury crisis as another No 7 goes down
“Just a hamstring,” Webster said of Metcalf. “Obviously he was very emotional at the start, but he’s come…
Millions of Europeans struggle to cope with another wave of extreme heat
Temperatures were set to surpass 30C for nearly three out of five European residents (excluding Turkey) – around…
JCB Hydromax reaches 650km/h-plus in hydrogen speed record bid on Bonneville Salt Flats
According to JCB, a British construction equipment manufacturer, the Hydromax recorded an average speed of 644km/h on its…
Wellington Phoenix sign Matildas great Tameka Yallop
Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman has heralded the signing. “We’re bringing someone into the group with an immense…
Northland weather: Kaitāia hits 0.2C in coldest morning of year
That had locked polar air in place, and clear skies meant any remaining heat radiated away, and temperatures…
PM Christopher Luxon says he’d hold referendum on MMP if re-elected
National deputy leader Nicola Willis couldn’t confirm the policy had been through the party’s caucus when asked by…
Rocket Lab lands US$397m Space Force contract for Neutron, SpaceX confirms plans to go after telcos
The firm’s Nasdaq-listed shares, which have recently fallen sharply from their 12-month high, rose 5.75% today to US$74.48.…
Pauline Hanna inquest begins in Auckland after Philip Polkinghorne acquittal
The coronial hearing will not be the same as the criminal trial, the coroner emphasised today. Polkinghorne is…
Te Anau rattled by magnitude 5.2 earthquake
A person in Gore said on social media that they felt a “wee rattle” about 3.30pm. “When you…
Jared Leto documentary: Producer predicts impact on singer and actor’s Hollywood career
He said: “The Jared Leto case is a bellwether on where we are on the MeToo movement. “There…