Crusaders v Highlanders player ratings: Debutant shines in southern derby
Looked solid on lineout throws and scrum looked much weaker when he was put in the sin bin.…
Ireland keep Six Nations title dreams alive in dashing Scotland’s
Scotland struck back almost immediately, 19 phases of play ending with Blair Kinghorn finding Darcy Graham on the…
Handguns and cocaine discovered in ‘unaccompanied luggage’ at Auckland Airport during investigation into corrupt Air NZ baggage handlers
Over the past five years, dozens of airport workers have been arrested and hundreds of kilograms of drugs…
Police target Comancheros in Tokoroa sting as firearms and meth seized
The National Organised Crime Group, the National Gang Unit, and nine police districts were involved in the raid,…
Nervous wait for leader in five-day 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
The Snapper Bonanza is the biggest snapper surf casting competition in the world, running for five days on…
Things to do in Auckland this weekend: Pasifika, boat fest, Kumeu Show
Where: Cornwall Park, Auckland. See cornwallpark.co.nz/farmweek for the full schedule and bookings (some events are ticketed). 2) Two…
New Zealander Nathan Teraki jailed in Australia over fatal crash while drugged avoids deportation
At the time, Teraki tested positive for amphetamine, methamphetamine and the active ingredient of cannabis. He faced a…
Kiwifruit labour boss in $57m tax collapse paid himself $7.1m salary, spent $2m on gold
Saran and Gurukirpa had provided labour to the region’s kiwifruit industry until an investigation by industry group Zespri…
Tauranga family’s off‑grid bush holidays in remote Ahimanawa Range
Amie has joined him for the last 20 years. The couple now share the experience with their children,…
Hiring now in Bay of Plenty: Record kiwifruit crop drives 19,000 jobs, forecast of 221 million trays
The average pay for orchard tasks during the 2025/26 season was around $25.70 an hour, but rates went…
Black Caps v South Africa: Are New Zealand in an allrounder crisis?
But asked about the shortage of international quality fast-bowling allrounders across New Zealand, Black Caps selector Gavin Larsen…
Major repair work underway in Karangahake Gorge after January storm damage
Traffic management, including 24/7 lane closures, will remain in place until all the work is done. Current estimates…