Waitangi Day in Bay of Plenty: Events going ahead after landslides, bringing communities together
Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day dawn service Tauranga City Council’s annual Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day service will return to…
Raglan to host World Surf League Tour event
“This is an incredible opportunity for surfing in New Zealand. Fans will be able to watch the world’s…
Study says penguins are bringing forward their breeding season as Antarctica warms
For this study, scientists observed nesting zones of Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie penguins between 2012 and 2022 using…
Mount set to host 2026 Festival of Multisport
In 2015, organisers expanded the programme to create a broader festival experience, adding events to cater for athletes…
Man United coach Ruben Amorim sacked after 14-month reign
Current under-18s coach Darren Fletcher, a former United midfielder and technical director between 2021 and 2024, will take…
Volcanic activity has intensified at Sicily’s Mount Etna in recent days
Activity on Etna “increased very suddenly”, the institute said, noting that the episode produced 300- to 400m lava…
Rotorua’s hopes of bringing the Warriors back amid NRL fever
Rotorua schoolchildren had the chance to meet the Wahs at an event in November. Photo / Warriors.Kiwi Once…
NZ sharemarket starts Christmas week up 1.31% – Market close
“Business and consumer confidence surveys are higher, and even if gross domestic product growth is not 5% but…
Get the gold: How to tackle a unique NZ race meeting
Bet: Double Parked (6) to win. Race 2, 3yo Trot: One of the best fields of the night,…
On The Up: Whangārei busker Mr T gets new scooter after second accident leaves him without wheels
The 66-year-old has been back on Whangārei’s streets since then, thanks to a scooter he was gifted two…
UB40’s Ali Campbell talks reggae roots, activism and 2026 NZ tour
Great friends that include some of our very own homegrown reggae heroes, of whom Campbell met through a…
British comedian Alan Davies bringing stand-up show to NZ for 10 dates in 2026
One of the UK’s best-loved comedians, Davies is a staple of British television, known for his performance as…