Ordnance discovered by Whangārei 12-year-old safely detonated at Ōrewa Beach
“My parents live in Ōrewa. We had some cousins visiting from Australia, so we were just down there…
Why World Of WearableArt’s Bizarre Bra Contest Is Back In 2026
After a two-year hiatus, World of WearableArt is bringing back the beloved Bizarre Bra category. Sarah Nathan speaks…
Class resumes at University of Auckland business school evacuated over suspicious item
Officers attended and cleared the package, a spokesperson said. The building was evacuated as a precaution. An alert…
Whirlpool Says Iran War Has Caused ‘Recession-Level Industry Decline’
Appliance maker Whirlpool says it’s seeing firsthand the damage the Iran war has done to the economy. Loading…
Huge bang and smoke at Long Bay Beach after Defence Force detonates flare
A plume of smoke seen rising above Long Bay Beach, Auckland’s North Shore. Photo / Supplied An “item…
Tonga radio journalist allegedly threatened at gunpoint after Comancheros gang report
He was deported to Tonga in 2022 because of a significant criminal history that included weapons offences and…
I Found My Dad’s McDonald’s Collectibles. I Decided to Sell Them.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sarah Israel. It has been edited for length and…
Auckland police warn stolen bag may contain toxic asbestos
“Amongst some items stolen is double-bagged asbestos that had been placed in a box. “Asbestos is extremely toxic,…
What every Kiwi needs to know about wearing shorts
Leading New Zealand fashion designer Rory William Docherty is out to help solve New Zealand’s common fashion dilemmas.…
Lithium batteries cause chaos on one of Auckland Airport’s busiest travel days
“For safety reasons, these bags require additional back-of-house screening by Aviation Security so prohibited items can be identified…
Police lift Riddiford St cordon following reports of ‘suspicious item’
Staff member Leroy Patton-Goldsbury said “no one was freaking out” after they shut the doors. “It was kind…
‘This is so bad’: Kmart under fire for ‘dangerous’ Marketplace item
“I think someone from PR needs a tip-off.” A number of commenters on the post said there was…