Artist recycles a theme creating ‘Latin American Mona Lisa’ in El Salvador with plastic bottle caps
“The Mona Lisa is an ordinary woman, and she’s an icon of the Italian Renaissance” and now “we…
Shear delight in Hawke’s Bay as world champs loom
Mutch, from Huntly, Aberdeenshire, was based in Taranaki when he won the 2012 title in Masterton, but now…
Memorial service to be held in Christchurch to mark 15 years since 2011 earthquake
Christchurch City Council spokesman Duncan Sandeman said deputy Mayor Victoria Henstock would lay a wreath at the memorial…
Three people, two dogs escape sinking boat in Opito Bay, Northland
“We don’t normally get nice boats or any boats mooring off the tip of that island.” About 4.45pm…
Breakers claim inaugural Ignite Cup in Gold Coast thriller
The Breakers ignited early behind veteran Reuben Te Rangi, who connected on three triples in the opening frame…
Rondale Moore death: Vikings NFL wide receiver dies in Indiana aged 25
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said he was “devastated” by the news of Moore’s death. “While Rondale had…
Every Beauty & Wellness Product The Viva Team Have On Their Wishlist In 2026
From a new body wash designed with active types in mind, to a sleep-supporting elixir and a coffee-spiked…
Super Rugby Pacific: Brumbies crush Crusaders in Christchurch to break 26-year drought
The Crusaders, meanwhile, need to rebound quickly with a grand-final rematch against the unbeaten Chiefs in Hamilton. The…
Auckland couple sentenced for role in stolen crayfish smuggling operation
Mulgan said by then, his clients realised they were breaking the law, but had fallen on hard times…
My Secret Auckland: The Nukes’ Josh Parker shares favourite spots in city
On weekend mornings, when my partner and I take a little too long getting ourselves sorted, our appetite…
Drug-dealer flees Australia, trying to evade justice in Far North
They arrested him, seized $10,600 in the house, and took the man to the Northland Region Corrections Facility…
Three people in critical condition after SH1 crash near Redwood Pass in Marlborough
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) said the road is closed to all traffic, with no local detours…