Weather: Temperatures set to soar as heat alerts issued, drowning and fire concerns rise
Heat alerts are in place for Kerikeri, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga, Whakatāne, Rotorua and Taupō. Water offers quick relief…
Auckland landlord compensated for ‘pungent’ smell of dog urine in North Shore house
The tribunal did award the landlords $198.50 for replacement of the kitchen waste disposal unit, which was found…
Inside alleged Christchurch fraudster Nicola Flint’s elaborate, years-long cancer con
Stage four breast cancer, she said. Terminal, she said. The countdown was on and Flint was sharing her…
Promoters say Whangārei needs bigger theatre to attract major tours to Northland
Paul Linton, chief executive of Northland Inc, says missing out on these acts is a lost opportunity to…
Woman behind Wendy’s logo reveals father’s regret over naming restaurant after her
“And, boy, did I cry, it hurt,” she told the publication. Thomas Morse admitted that as a child…
Black Fern Charmaine Smith opens up on baby loss and stigma around grief
Charmaine Smith with Tamati and Amīria. Photo / Kirsty Joy Photography But at 12 weeks, test results showed…
Even a 15-minute walk may help boost your longevity
The study builds on earlier research, including from Stamatakis’ lab, exploring how to intensify the health benefits of…
Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029
But the new deal with Google-owned YouTube represents a bold new direction for the show at a time…
What it’s like flying Business Class on Qantas’s inaugural Auckland to Perth direct flight
It’s something I never thought I’d say but I’ve been very impressed with Auckland Airport’s morning operations lately,…
Diamonds in the rough: Our 2025 sporting year reviewed
When Geordie Beamish fell in the heats of the 3000m steeplechase at this year’s World Athletics Championships and…
Tsunami warning in Japan after 6.7-magnitude quake
Broadcaster NHK said the level of shaking was less than the bigger tremor late on Monday, which knocked…
How to make Christmas dinner for four people for less than $100
Mussels in white wine, garlic and cream are a standout. At around $5-$7 a kilo, they offer enormous…