Rocket Lab barges giant Neutron ‘hungry hippo’ nose cone out of Warkworth
The nose cone will top the 43m tall, 7m diameter Neutron rocket, due to be placed on a…
Yellow and orange pōhutukawa: How rare blooms emerged around NZ
In Hawaii, Metrosideros polymorpha – known as ōhiʻa lehua – flowers in shades from deep crimson to orange,…
Brazilian man dies after barbell crushes chest in gym accident caught on CCTV
Montenegro’s life was cut short by the freak accident, which unfolded on Tuesday at the fitness facility where…
Bestiality in New Zealand: The latest figures, plus forensic psychologist Dr David Jones on how he helps his patients
“It’s across a life span. I’ve got guys ranging from 18 up to their 70s.” He says 10…
Inside Richard Peebles’ $130m Downtown vision for Christchurch’s revival
Christchurch property investor Richard Peebles. Photo / Supplied Peebles’s financial education truly began with his vocation as a…
Bali trip turns fatal as woman dies, 10 taken to hospital from bed-bug-ridden hostel
She only discovered Zhuoga had died after being discharged. Sickness swept through the $9-a-night accommodation, with multiple guests…
‘High roller’: Shock details emerge after mum, daughter charged over alleged $81m fraud syndicate
It is alleged that all the while, the woman was taking a share of the loans for herself.…
Vanished in Russia: Kiwi family in limbo 18 years after Blenheim father’s disappearance
His family believe he was murdered – probably “knifed” to death – and his body disposed of. To…
Watch: Blue whale spotted on Akaroa cruise in first sighting since 2020
“We had word from another operator that there was a humpback whale just at the harbour entrance,” Waghorn…
Clementine and Tiffany Wilkes: Photos emerge after mother and daughter found dead in Brisbane
Clementine, described as “bright” and “high spirited”, barely attended school in 2024, The Courier Mail reported. Bond University…
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Philippines, tsunami threat cancelled
The first images have emerged showing the impact of a shallow magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the Philippines.…
Police release new details on unsolved homicide in Miramar, Wellington
Police are now releasing further details six months on from the homicide, for which no charges have yet…