Pastures Past: When women kept New Zealand’s farms running in wartime
While some farmers were initially reluctant to accept women in these roles, as reported in the NZ Herald…
Ireland keep Six Nations title hopes alive in thrilling win over Wales
Jack Crowley converted to put Ireland 7-0 ahead. The Welsh were relieved three minutes later when a knock-on…
NZ man in Australia kept on committing crime despite a warning – now he’s a 501 deportee
Before then, however, the man had amassed a long criminal history dating back to 2010, when he was…
Reserve Bank keeps cash rate steady as early recovery takes shape
Newly-appointed Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman, speaking at her first monetary policy news conference, said the bank was…
New Zealand Breakers sweep Illawarra Hawks to keep playoff hopes alive
Brockington signalled his intent early, scoring the Breakers’ opening seven points. Despite the Breakers being whistled for four…
Charlie Dalin kept his illness a secret, taking immunotherapy pills while on a 64-day journey
Dalin had kept a secret from his competitors, his fans and even his own team as he embarked…
Avatar: Fire and Ash: Third film in James Cameron’s series passes US$1 billion mark worldwide
Coming in third at US$14.9m was Lionsgate’s The Housemaid, a film version of Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel about…
Operation Fix: Inside the sleeper cell of a Mexican cartel in Auckland that imported 174kg of methamphetamine in container of scrap metal
At no point did the police see the four men interact with one another. In fact, it’s possible…
Nelson court case ends with compulsory treatment for woman who kept dead partner’s body at home
Yesterday, she walked by herself into the dock in the Nelson District Court for her case to be…
Gisborne district councillor warns Te Arai trees still threaten city water supply
“The ones behind them are still standing there waiting for the next flood,” he said. “It keeps me…
Christchurch man who kept $215,000 in employee PAYE is sentenced to home detention
Between May 2022 and March 2023, RSL was required to file PAYE returns each month. Inland Revenue said…
On The Up: Selwyn Theatre director June Renwick still inspiring on stage at 87
“Being able to create images and bring people together, and to see how good people feel about themselves…