Person critically injured in Ōpunake assault, Ihaia Rd closed as police investigate
With Ihaia Rd closed “for several hours” while police investigate, the public has been asked to avoid the…
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare appoints Anna Curzon as new non-executive director
Board chair Neville Mitchell said: “Curzon has had a strong international commercial career from a New Zealand base.…
Ball girl collapses in Australian Open heat as players rush to help
“It was just my instinct to help her and I think everyone would do the same. I’m happy…
These are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?
Next, plenty of sand, and playgrounds, and shady picnic spots, plus nearby cafes or convenience shops. Or an…
Australian Open: No Venus Williams fairytale as Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka win Melbourne openers
“But overall just happy. I’m pleased about the level that I played today,” added Alcaraz, who was playing…
Northland storm clean-up under way as slips, power cuts hit Whangārei and Far North
His cattle had got out due to the fences being down. Floodwaters in Ōakura Bay Rd rose to…
Doctor Askar delivers $500k win for Joe Doyle as parents watch at Trentham
“What a super horse,” he said. “My mum and dad are here today, so it was nice to…
Waioeka Gorge slips: More than 40 airlifted to safety as State Highway 2 remains closed
“It’s been a significant effort to reach so many people who were trapped,” Cooney said. “I want to…
AI ‘Bush Legend’ Aboriginal influencer revealed as New Zealand creation
Meta has indicated the Instagram account was created in June 2025 and based in New Zealand, while a…
National MPs’ angst over housing crash as Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins mull reshuffles – Thomas Coughlan
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon turned over a new leaf at the end of last year when he fled…
Queenstown housing boom leaves rentals lagging as homes sit empty or move to Airbnb
In 2024 alone, only Auckland and Christchurch, with much larger populations, approved more new homes. More than 1500…
New Zealand vacates embassy in Iran as threat of violence escalates
“We condemn the brutal crackdown being carried out by Iran’s security forces, including the killing of protesters,” Peters…