Motueka cricket club mourns sudden death of young player TK Hadzhikostov
“TK loved being a part of the Motueka Cricket Club and more often than not could be seen…
Drug kingpin Joshua Townshend avoids jail for $669k laundering, mephedrone ring
The raid signalled the end of Townshend’s criminal enterprise that involved importing and manufacturing drugs. An enterprise he’d…
Regional mayors warn Air New Zealand flight cuts threaten lifeline routes
“As with our roading and rail infrastructure, the Government has a clear role to play in supporting access…
Election 2026: Green Party MPs suffer big drops in draft list, Tamatha Paul ranked high as party hypes Māori candidates
Steve Abel, the party’s agriculture and animal welfare spokesman, was ranked ninth on the 2023 list but is…
High-risk explosive substance found in Burnside, Christchurch; residents told to evacuate
“Cordons will be removed once the area is safe,” Ellison said. Burnside residents have been told to evacuate…
Missing man found dead in Tāmaki River after week-long Auckland search
Auckland City east area commander Inspector Jim Wilson said the man’s death will be referred to the coroner.…
Kawerau District Council tackles geothermal bore issues, calls for community input
“If people have specific details or further technical suggestions, please provide them, and we will review them promptly.”…
Paul McCartney recalls Yoko Ono saying John Lennon ‘might have been gay’
Beatles John Lennon and Paul McCartney in 1968. Photo / Stroud, Hulton Archive McCartney said he was aware…
Missing man found safe after night in Far North bush near Hōreke
“This morning, Police and LandSAR received extensive assistance from the community and the man’s whānau.” He was found…
Powerball jackpot results: Check your ticket for tonight’s $12m draw
Ticket holders can see immediately if they have won if they purchased a ticket through MyLotto. Prizes of…
Deadpool shirt with Māori-style tattoo designs at Walmart sparks backlash
The shirt’s design has been condemned as cultural appropriation. Photo / Walmart Māori culture, art and tattoo designs…
Fifa World Cup: Iran hints men will skip Fifa World Cup after women players defect in Australia
On Tuesday, at the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia, players from Iran’s team claimed asylum. Five players, including…