From submarines to spin rooms: How Defence Minister Chris Penk stays afloat in politics
He presents as affable and earnest, with a willingness to address any question. “I think the Fourth Estate’s…
‘Try it, toss it’: Does the viral wardrobe declutter trend really work?
The ‘Try It, Toss It’ trend is a clickbait winner, causing a sensation on social media platforms. But…
Watching the watchers: Why New Zealand’s age verification plan gets it backwards – David Harvey
In New Zealand, all roads lead to one place – the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). One department,…
Auckland or Christchurch property? Where $1m gets the best home value
“As a result, buyers often have access to modern homes and larger sites that would be difficult to…
Wind woes: Te Aroha horse racing meeting gets blown away
The pair entered a duel down the home straight, opening up several lengths on their rivals. Tardis continued…
Act gets $600,000 donations surge in 20 days, doubling campaign year contributions
The Opportunity Party has so far received $240,500. These totals include only donations of more than $20,000, which…
Budget 2026: Schools and hospitals win, banks get surprise tax, Nicola Willis gets to surplus, and launches super-sized attack on NZ First and Labour for ‘robbing’ Kiwis under 50
The biggest winner of all may be the Government itself, which, against expectations, has managed to present a…
World Surf League Raglan: Carissa Moore, Italo Ferreira win New Zealand Pro titles
“I’m so grateful I got to feel that again. I don’t know if I’ll ever get to feel…
World Surf League Raglan: Carissa Moore, Italo Ferreira win New Zealand Pro titles
The surfers went back and forth, trading good scores throughout the heat and into the final quarter, Lindblad…
Was Auckland the cradle of the Kiwi accent? An old theory gets a new hearing
This means going back to when large numbers of English-speaking settlers arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand from the…
Hawke’s Bay Magpies: Halfback Ere Enari off to Wales, up-and-comer gets first Canes chance
He has since played in 40 matches for the Magpies, sharing the No 9 jersey with 2022 All…
Auckland’s Tour De Hoods bike ride leader rejects gang label
After the recent ride in West Auckland, police arrested four people and issued 53 infringement notices. Police said…