DP World Tour: Daniel Hillier finishes second at Dubai Invitational, Nacho Elvira wins after Shane Lowry’s last hole meltdown
The Spaniard, who had struggled early in the round, duly parred the hole for an unexpected but nonetheless…
Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 12 – 18
With so many voices in the digital age, it’s vital to know who you can trust – to…
Call for Te Papa to repatriate kauri bust of Ngati Porou chief who signed the Treaty
The bust belongs to English antiques dealer Peter Petrou. Jackson, who has whakapapa to Ngati Porou and Maniapoto,…
The best (and weirdest) tech found at CES 2026
The ride-booking giant’s road to robotaxis has been a complicated one: an early Uber self-driving test vehicle killed…
Stitched up? Why the risks of offshore weight loss surgery are troubling NZ doctors
NZ doctors are finding themselves caring for patients who require medical help following gastric bypass and gastric sleeve…
Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 29 – January 4
With so many voices in the digital age, it’s vital to know who you can trust – to…
Hidden Auckland: Five summer spots worth going out of your way to find
The dramatic cliffs of Te Ahua Point are the lip of the ancient Waitākere volcano. Erupting about 15…
Dunedin taxi attack on Christmas: Terrified driver recounts moment he feared he was going to die
Shaken and stunned, the driver shut the door, only for the male to start bashing the bottle against…
Court intervenes in bankrupt man’s $300,000 ‘gift’ to ex-wife
The case can be traced back to 1982, when Heather and Malcolm transferred their matrimonial home to Malcolm’s…
Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 22 – 28
With so many voices in the digital age, it’s vital to know who you can trust – to…
Government funded Whakatōhea Mussels losses widen to $17.4m, firm seeks extra $15m
The company also disclosed it was being prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council over untreated wastewater…
Napier man’s bounce-back from life on the streets: ‘I would have been dead’
On a bright, sunny afternoon, sitting outside, clearly garden and house proud, he sees things as starting to…