State of Origin Game II to be played at Eden Park in 2027 – reports
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow of the Maroons celebrates after scoring a try during the State of Origin game two match between…
Community meeting over Christchurch’s putrid odours gets heated
Local musician and community advocate, Rebecca Robin, said the meeting with council staff in Bromley on Tuesday night…
Tokelau heads to the polls after storm delays
2026 Tokelau general election ballot papers. Photo: Facebook / Government of Tokelau Polling stations will open in Tokelau…
Minister Shane Jones hails roading upgrades to Treaty Grounds
Minister Shane Jones speaking at the roading upgrade opening on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ / Giles Dexter Regional Development…
Nervous wait for British passports as deadline looms
Photo: 123RF Families waiting for news on British passports fear planned holidays to the United Kingdom will be…
Snow, speed, and surveillance at the Winter Olympics
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott of New Zealand competes in the Women’s Snowboard Big Air on day two of the X…
Jack Korewha given indefinite detention for killing stepdad Geoffrey Ware after meds change
First published on Rita Tawhai and her partner Geoffrey Ware, who died in May 2025 after being stabbed…
Child dies after being hit by car in Canterbury’s Springston
Photo: RNZ A child has died after being hit by a car in Springston in Canterbury. The police…
Mayor doubles down on ‘media protocol’
By Lee Scanlon of Buller Mayor Chris Russell, pictured at The Westport News the day after he won…
Authors miss out on annual Public Lending Right payment after DIA bungle
The National Library became aware of an issue with payments for 2025 in late December. Photo: Google Maps…
Auckland homeowners not advised of rule change affecting flood buyouts, advocate says
Flooding in Henderson Valley, west Auckland on 27 January 2023. Photo: Supplied An advocate for Aucklanders affected by…
Cries of ‘shame on you’ as Clutha councillors vote on looking into vehicle-free zones on beaches
A Clutha District Council ranger talks to a motorist seen driving within metres of resting sea lions. The…