Sport chiefs monitor slimming drugs as bodybuilding use surges
Eric Helms, the co-director of the AUT Sport Research Institute New Zealand (Sprinz) and a natural bodybuilder, said…
Black Caps v England: Devon Conway’s sacrifice hailed by coach Rob Walter in push for test series win
Even while he was casually contracted, Conway played all but one of the Black Caps’ tests – and…
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in English Channel
The six-hour interception operation was supported by Chinook, Merlin Mk4 and Wildcat helicopters and a maritime patrol aircraft,…
Scientist hailed after using judo training to thwart woman’s attack on worker in Auckland
“At the far end of the store, there was a woman lying on top of and totally smothering…
Katy Perry calls Justin Trudeau ‘the love of my life’ at film premiere
The 41-year-old star said she couldn’t be happier with her life. “Every day is a fantastic journey, and…
Raglan World Surf League traffic plan hailed as buses move 5350 fans
“You can imagine how that could easily translate into chaos but it didn’t, so we’re pretty stoked with…
Sir Rod Stewart lauds King Charles for putting ‘little ratbag’ Donald Trump ‘in his place’ during US state visit
Stewart then turned to Queen Camilla and said: “I was just congratulating your husband on his wonderful performance…
Kākā sightings in central Auckland signal conservation success for city
“It feels like they’re moving in. Possibly from areas where the population has grown, and they’re finding the…
Dog Control Act to go under microscope after deaths and Northland outcry
He was worried by the reputation Northland had gained. “We don’t want a reputation to strike where people…
Four-year-old praised after emergency call helps save mum from seizure – ‘He’s our superhero’
Nichols managed to contact Alan, who was only a few minutes away, while keeping Asher on the phone.…
New Zealand twins once hailed as ‘miracle babies’ celebrate 80th birthday
Jan Morland spent her 80th birthday in Portland, Oregon. “I’ve only got my mother’s word for this, but…
Whanganui mum’s natural surrogacy twins for Auckland dads hailed as first
“It started with a thought that wouldn’t leave me – I kept thinking I had one more baby…