Christmas Eve shopping: Transactions for midday spending peak fall again
The peak-hour total fell to 660,815 in 2021, 650,909 in 2022 and 626,692 in 2023. The peak minute…
Why weather apps give different forecasts – and which ones to trust in NZ
So all apps [end up with] slightly different data. And they use different levels of technical or sophisticated…
Boatie survives burning boat on Lake Taupō after hour in water without lifejacket
A life-ring was dropped to him, and he was subsequently retrieved by another vessel before being transferred onto…
Car theft in New Zealand: The most stolen models and riskiest areas
Based on MoneyHub’s detailed Stolen Car Analysis, head of research Christopher Walsh isolates multiple trends for the six…
Coastguard issues summer boating safety alert after near-fatal Lake Rotoiti rescue
Without the crucial life preservers, the brothers used two bags and a seat cushion to stay above the…
Whanganui cyclist Glenn Haden smashes national record for hour distance, sets masters world record
“I’d done all the winter mileage, so I thought I could use it for some sort of purpose.”…
Media Insider: Simon Dallow’s final hour; Wendy Petrie’s new business; Ad agency merger – DDB awaits fate; Three News changes; The dire All Blacks TV smokescreen
“I either failed or proved myself. It’s that imposter syndrome – TV people tend to suffer from either…
Cyclone Fina lashes Darwin with 205km/h winds as hospital roof collapses
The NT’s Minister for Health Steve Edgington said he had spoken directly with the CEO of NT Health…
Best strength training, weight lifting gyms in Los Angeles
Seasoned fitness coaches Mary Pelino and Lizzy Picardi met at their local powerlifting gym, where they instantly became…
Ireland v Australia: Live updates from the clash at Aviva Stadium in Dublin
Sam Prendergast, who delivered the killer pass for the second try, converted both for 14-0. However, Prendergast came…
Three killed as Stockholm bus slams into pedestrians
“We need to question him, then we’ll see if he’s going to be released or detained,” Norton said.…
Gore neighbours and radio listeners rally to help amputee after storm
The man’s home didn’t appear to be damaged but Wilson was concerned it could still cause problems for…