Black Caps v Australia: Why Daniel Vettori didn’t want to coach New Zealand
Because of that, when former Black Caps coach Gary Stead stood down earlier this year, it’s understood Vettori…
Former national champion tennis player, Judith Tinnock, dies in Auckland aged 94
Her biggest achievement was playing on centre court at the All England Club, and reaching the semi-finals of…
Ex-Race Relations Commissioner Gregory Fortuin slams Government for not recognising Palestine state
Peters acknowledged the “good intentions” of those countries which had recognised Palestine, such as Australia, Canada and the…
Fire destroys building on former Massey University campus in Albany, Auckland
Eleven trucks were sent to put out the fire, with Fire and Emergency leaving the scene at 1.30am.…
New Zealand’s oldest man, former prisoner of war James ‘Jim’ Easton dies aged 108
Jim Easton pictured on Christmas Day in 1945. Photo / Ryman Healthcare When he was released from the…
Local body elections: Hastings voting-booklet blunder leaves 27 candidate profiles missing
“Because we have only been in Hawke’s Bay for 10 years, we are not familiar with all the…
Former provincial rugby player Tuaefe Palelei loses bid to stay in Australia after drug dealing
Palelei returned to New Zealand briefly before going back to settle in Perth later that same year. Instead…
Migrant exploitation: Southland farmer and former imam Reza Abdul-Jabbar loses appeal over $215k penalties
They argued the $215,000 penalty was excessive because the judge’s starting point was too high, and it should…
All Blacks v Wallabies: Former captain Phil Kearns praises Mike Cron for changing Australia’s fortunes
Speaking to the Country Sport Breakfast, Kearns, who played 67 tests for the Wallabies, said the team were…
Dickie Bird death: Former test umpire dies aged 92
“He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship, humility, and joy — and a legion of admirers across generations,”…
Air NZ shake-up: Harvard graduate leaves, Qantas exec returns to NZ, former TVNZ leader in new customer/digital role
“Alex has brought calm, clarity and deep operational expertise to our leadership team,” the airline’s chief executive Greg…
United Nations not fit for purpose, weakest it has ever been, says former PM Helen Clark
“There’s a lot going on and even though in many ways the UN is at its weakest in…