Local elections 2025: Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell focuses on unity, debt and museum for second term
She wanted to be an “inclusive leader” and setting priorities as a new council would be an important…
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…
Labour unveils wealth NZ Future Fund economic policy to create jobs, but with few costings
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has revealed his party’s first major economic policy. Photo / Anna Heath Under Labour’s…
Auckland restaurant Sidart owes former owner almost $1m after going into liquidation
“To our amazing guests, thank you for your continued patronage, your smiles, and the many conversations that turned…
Food prices rise 4.1% for September year, fall monthly for first time since February
Fruit and vegetables are up 5.8% annually (down 2.5% monthly), and non-alcoholic drinks are up 3.3% annually (up…
Are weight-loss drugs like Ozempic causing eating disorders with ‘sinister’ marketing?
New Zealand Eating Disorders Clinic director Dr Roger Mysliwiec says GLP1 drugs were being “pushed very strongly” for…
Former Black Cap Lou Vincent opens up about involvement in match-fixing syndicate
“They make you feel pretty good and a couple of whiskies later, your ego is pumped up. By…
Polynesian voyaging canoes to return to Waitangi for 40‑year commemoration
The Hokule’a on the Hawke’s Bay leg of its 2015 New Zealand visit. Photo / NZME This will…
Charlie Puth announces first baby with wife Brooke Sansone in Changes clip
“Changes out now. My new album Whatever’s Clever! out March 6.” Fans have rushed to the comments section…
Abel Wira jailed for 3.5 years for first dog‑attack manslaughter in NZ
The 60-year-old was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury after his dogs mauled Thomson to death. Thomson’s…
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy pushes for Tomahawk missiles in Trump meeting
“I think that President Putin wants to end the war,” Trump said. But Zelenskyy, who wore a dark…
Kiwis v Samoa: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck set for unique test showdown with New Zealand
Probably his finest Kiwis’ performance came in the historic 26-12 Anzac test win over Australia in Brisbane in…