Shearing record-breaker and top UK farmer Matthew Smith back in the Bay
A week later, Rowland shears in a Shearing Sports New Zealand selection series final, chasing the second of…
Confidence eases as inflation pressure emerges – ANZ Business Outlook
The “less-good news” was re-emerging signs of inflation pressure, she said. The net percentage of firms expecting to…
Mother of four Marys hits back at critics of unusual baby name choice
Commenters had a range of reactions to the post, with some showing their support for the family and…
Mass murderer Raymond Wahia Ratima denied parole after 33 years in prison
He then lay in wait in his in-laws’ darkened home on Judds Rd for his wife, Toni, and…
Early childhood teacher Kaaren Stewart loses registration over rough handling of preschooler
Evidence proved the 4-year-old child suffered on at least one occasion at the hands of Stewart, which the…
Matakohe’s Kauri Museum named Museum of the Year in prestigious awards
The Gum Room at the Kauri Museum, at Matakohe. Photo / NZME Kauri Museum chair Hinurewa te Hau…
Jailed Auckland accountant Thirusivan Rajah won’t have to pay back $420,000 he stole
The money – totalling $419,971 – went into bank accounts belonging to Rajah. He said he had taken…
Travel Alerts: Sail Grand Prix, Michelin cruise, TarraWarra art, Mondrian wellness and Otago wildlife
Go on a gastronomy tour with these cruises. Photo / 123rf TarraWarra International 2026 After a long pandemic…
X Games: Zoi Sadowski-Synnott on podium in return; Luca Harrington claims Big Air silver
Saturday’s silver was her seventh X Games medal in slopestyle, with five of those being gold. “So stoked…
How to tackle the TAB bookies at the Karaka Millions meeting
Race 2, 4.59pm: Very even three-year-old sprinting race with many of these horses yet to reach their peak…
New Zealand v India live updates: Black Caps look to bounce back in second T20
Live updates of the second Twenty20 between the Black Caps and India. Game one report The Black Caps…
Labour won’t win back Auckland until the city can trust the party again – Editorial
“We’re having our first meeting for the year in West Auckland. That’s a clear signal to Auckland that…