Winston Peters takes aim at Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman for comments on US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell
The bank did release a statement earlier, prior to Peters’ intervention, saying Dr Breman had co-signed as “she…
Unemployment may have peaked at 5.3% – Westpac survey
“However, there was a slight improvement in the December quarter, consistent with our view that the unemployment rate…
Marcus Gilbert, Rambo III and Riders star, dead at 67
Lysette has yet to comment on the news, but Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has paid tribute.…
Construction costs rise at fastest pace in more than a year
“We are certainly not seeing the extreme inflation experienced in the post-Covid phase, when the CCCI annual growth…
Kit Harington hits out at Game of Thrones finale critics and petition
Reflecting on the final season of Game of Thrones, which ran from 2011 until 2019, he thinks one…
Maritime NZ case: Sealord and skipper fined over fatal medical neglect at sea
Now he and his employer have been convicted and fined, with the Sealord Group taking the lion’s share…
Hamnet won big at the Golden Globes, so how good is it?
Review by Sarah Watt Film reviewer·New Zealand Listener· 12 Jan, 2026 11:30 PM3 mins to read Sarah reviewed…
Sea snake seen at Gisborne’s Wainui Beach
“If you are bitten by a venomous sea snake/krait, seek medical attention immediately. The National Poisons Centre also…
Poripori water hole tragedy is second death at site in as many summers
On Saturday, police and other emergency services were called to a location off Poripori Rd about 2.55pm, after…
Uzbekistan woman dodges balloon explosion at birthday party
The video also showed a mother clutching a baby as she ran for safety, while another panicked partygoer…
Neglected bowing green lawn at Rotorua‘s Government Gardens an ‘eyesore’
“The Government Gardens are a huge tourist drawcard, especially at this time of year. I’ve been photographing them…
Pickleballers plea for a purpose-built stadium at Blake Park
But only 56 players could play at one time on the maximum 14 courts available at current venues.…