High Court trial for murder-accused Rakai Thompson begins after the Waitara, Taranaki, death of Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley
Rakai Jacob Thompson has been accused of murdering the 17-year-old promising rugby league player, with whom he was…
Deciding Where To Go In Auckland For New Year’s Eve? Jesse Mulligan Has Recommendations
Viva’s resident dining-out editor shares advice on New Year’s Eve dining, and answers reader concerns about his health…
British comedian Alan Davies bringing stand-up show to NZ for 10 dates in 2026
One of the UK’s best-loved comedians, Davies is a staple of British television, known for his performance as…
Mocka confirms search for first physical store despite Ikea’s pending arrival
Since its acquisition, Mocka has slowly begun entering the physical market, bringing its furniture ranges to Adairs stores…
Rotorua man Daniel Rikiti sentenced for death of pedestrian Richard Martin
She had smashed the windscreen with a golf club earlier that evening. Rikiti was driving about 5km/h over…
Iwi calling for Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere to step down, ousted MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says
Te Pāti Māori had declined the invitation to attend the hui in Kaikohe, saying it had been advised…
AI is the only cure for a collapsing health system – Ian McCrae
The less good (bad) There are a lot more older people needing new medical treatments, resulting in even…
Body found in search for missing woman Te Anihana Pomana
In a statement, Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland Central area investigations manager, confirmed that on 7.43pm on…
Tauranga’s Hairini Bridge undergoes seismic checks for 15th Ave project
Tauranga City Council senior project manager Chris Farnsworth said the early contractor involvement model allowed for better cost…
Horse racing: Famous colours hit milestone for industry icon Sir Peter Vela
“I thought there would be a bit of speed on, but in the end I got an easy…
Search continues for person missing near Cape Rēinga after fall from rocks
“Our crews will head back out on the water this morning to continue the search,” Overton said. “I…
Grey Lynn house famous for homemade political billboards at risk of being seized
Now his latest council stoush could cost him his house. Council group chief financial officer Ross Tucker said…