Lotto Powerball: Are you $5 million richer?
Another three players who bought tickets in Otago, Waihī and Ōtaki have welcomed in the new year with…
First supermoon of the year: Best time to see it above New Zealand
“As with all astronomical objects it’s usually better to be in the middle of nowhere to limit light…
What it’s like on a NICU ward in New Zealand, according to Kiwi parents and nurses
“I went into premature labour in New Plymouth, and then I was helicoptered down to Wellington Hospital,” Sarten,…
Bike left at Temple Campsite near Lake Ōhau attracts police interest
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Secret teacher confessions: What your child’s educator wishes they could tell you about NZ’s education crisis
If they want to play with a child, they sometimes don’t even know how to say, “Can I…
Australia’s Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket
“As I walk off for the last time, I do so with gratitude and peace.” Khawaja immigrated to…
Eastern region surf lifeguards rescue 25 people on New Year’s Day
“When you swim between the flags, you’re choosing the area with the lowest risk, and you’re under the…
Dame Karen Poutasi, first female Director-General of Health, dies aged 76
She said the qualities that defined her career include professionalism, humility and a no-nonsense approach to getting things…
NZ First plans to gut ‘woke’ Labour’s vote – Matthew Hooton
Most importantly, the party has succeeded in steadily improving its polling each quarter through 2025, reaching an average…
Carol Hirschfeld is back on screen – this time as the voice of musician Shayne Carter
Even Hirschfeld herself hadn’t clocked the milestone but admits it “feels remarkable to still be working in the…
Queen Camilla speaks about teenage train assault and anger that followed
Details of the assault emerged this year in the book Power and the Palace by former Times newspaper…
New Year’s Day weather: Heavy morning rain for centre of New Zealand; Auckland, Southland set for nice days
“Northerlies will become strong in the morning, gusting 90km/h and then easing in the evening.” The Auckland and…