Rugby: Ranking New Zealand’s top 100 Super Rugby Pacific players for 2026
100. Pita Ahki – midfield, Blues (new) With Ioane on sabbatical in Ireland, Ahki joins the Blues as…
Tauranga woman searches for man who rescued daughter from alleged axe-wielding man at BP
However, the man was still vacuuming his car when she returned 20 minutes later. Chelsea noticed a pile…
American family leaving US for New Zealand over racism and safety fears
“We’re not naive, we know that all our problems aren’t going to be solved once we move out…
Bay of Plenty prepares for heavy rain as MetService issues warning and watch
“Expect 80 to 100mm of rain to accumulate, with the chance of 130 to 150mm in one or…
New Zealand Police appoints Inspector Marty Gray as new area commander for Manawatū
Around age 12, Gray moved to Dunedin, which he has called home ever since. He described himself as…
Auckland slavery case: Moeaia Tuai sentenced for abuse, rape
He was also found guilty of assaulting the female victim with a weapon on one occasion, twice raping…
Eastern Busway: Funding for final section confirmed by Government, Auckland Council
The Botany section of the proposed Eastern Busway project. Photo / Auckland Council “Connecting Botany to Pakuranga and…
French influencer admits faking dog-kidnapping prank for ‘entertainment’
Rather than his actual pet, the influencer said he had used a sack of potatoes in the clip…
Five expert tips for making home design purchases that will last the test of time
Snelling Studio’s Bec Snelling on how to choose objects that you’ll love forever. Bec Snelling is an Auckland-based…
Prison release for English scammer Jack Hennessy,who stole from NZ pensioners in courier ruse
The offending targeted more than 20 victims, aged from 59 to 92, who were tricked into thinking they…
Heavy rain watch for Northland as warm temperatures and humidity a perfect storm
Localised downpours of 25 to 40mm per hour are possible during peak periods from tomorrow afternoon. Civil Defence…
Crossed fingers as rain forecast for big Hawke’s Bay weekend
It’s a particularly big weekend for Central Hawke’s Bay, starting on Saturday with Te Matatini 2027 qualifying festival…