Ōrewa fast-track approval: Auckland councillor Richard Hills speaks out against controversial decision
The original application was then withdrawn and a second one later drawn up. Significant changes have been made,…
Controversial Ōrewa development given fast-track green light
The originally application was then withdrawn and a second one later drawn up. The first panel had concerns…
Fifa World Cup final: Fifa plans 30-minute halftime show to rival Super Bowl
Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay are due to…
China makes veiled threat after New Zealand marks South China Sea ruling’s anniversary
The offending statement said New Zealand reaffirmed the decision of an Arbitration Tribunal, convened under the United Nations…
Wellington councillor Ray Chung tells NZSIS Chinese Embassy questioned him after Shen Yun dance
An article in The Epoch Times, a news outlet associated with Falun Gong, quoted Chung as saying he…
New Plymouth-born broadcaster Derryn Hinch dead at 82
At the height of his career, he was reportedly Australia’s highest-paid media personality, bringing in A$1 million a…
Fifa World Cup: Fifa lashes ‘unfounded allegations’ after Argentina-Egypt clash
Collina rejected any suggestion of wrongdoing or a conspiracy to assist Argentina’s World Cup campaign. “Of course, constructive…
Animal welfare groups launch legal action over North Canterbury cat hunt
“We know from watching videos of previous hunts that people pay little attention to checking the cat for…
Waikato TMO Aaron Paterson on pressure, precision and life behind the replay screen
But the climb was slow, and by the age of 40, he received a phone call that would…
Outspoken developer Matthew Horncastle referred to police over political billboard
In May, Horncastle revealed he’d been referred to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over the billboard. Matthew Horncastle…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s vows called ‘vulnerable’ as guest joke divides crowd
While delivering a speech, Swift’s long-time friend joked that Kelce’s sport of choice was “just straight guys re-enacting…
Auckland Council confirms 7.9% rates rise taking effect today
People’s new rates bills will land in letterboxes from early next month. In contrast to fractious earlier debates…