First XV rugby: Hastings suffer first Super 8 rugby loss to New Plymouth in six years
But two more converted tries and another soon after the break gave the visitors a 28-14 lead and…
Auckland Council locks in record 7.9% rates rise for 2026/2027 to fund City Rail Link
Brown pointed out during the debate today that “actually a lot of work” was done to get to…
Moana Pasifika in liquidation, $2.7m in public debt likely lost
Moana Pasifika is in liquidation and the team will play its last Super Rugby game on Saturday. Photo…
Mukzameel Ali jailed for six years for death of infant son Mustafa in Te Kuiti
“The loss of my son is something I will carry for the rest of my life,” Law said,…
Pedestrian dies after being hit by van in Red Beach, initially sustained critical injuries
Police confirmed the pedestrian was from the Whangaparāoa area. The driver of the van was uninjured. Police examined…
Four big gentailers face new competition rules in bid to level playing field
The gentailers denied claims they had acted anti-competitively. The Electricity Authority has now confirmed that it is planning…
Pope warns that AI risks ‘new forms of slavery’ in humanity manifesto
He welcomed input from outside actors like the Catholic Church, to “push events in a better direction”, saying…
Waioweka Gorge closures disrupt $190m in tradeable GDP a year: report
“Ongoing uncertainty [for] our businesses is killing our local economy,” Jones said. The report estimates about $524,000 a…
First-ever Enhanced Games begin in Las Vegas for doped-up athletes
Former 100m sprint champion Fred Kerley will be one of the few athletes competing without drugs at the…
Police puppy named in honour of long-serving Whanganui dog handler Jason Page
Despite suggesting Peyton in honour of NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, Jason received no definitive response. About three days…
Āpōpō Congress in Hamilton hears infrastructure delay warning
“That’s why when we come to a conference like this, we can demonstrate that we’re putting a lot…
Body in bag trial: Defendants Kaixiao Liu and family ran Auckland sect, Crown says
Wang and five other female religious devotees lived with Kaixiao and his father and mother, Jingui Liu and…