Black Ferns great Kelly Brazier calls time on international rugby
“I reached a point where both my body and mind started to feel the wear and tear, and…
New Zealand music legend Shayne P. Carter to play acoustic show in Whanganui
“It was a fantastic excuse to drift through smaller communities and meet the local folk and to immerse…
From Greytown to glory: The life and legend of All Black Grant Batty
And that will no doubt include reminiscences about the All Blacks 1976 test against the Springboks at Ellis…
A 2002 cold case has engulfed a Colombian cycling star after hitmen accuse him of masterminding it
Last week, prosecutors announced that Herrera was under investigation over the case, which has haunted his hometown for…
Legend of Zelda live-action film shoots at Paradise near Queenstown
Paradise homestead. Photo / Supplied It will be the very first film in the Zelda universe, created in…
Albert Watson’s Legendary Photos of Cultural Icons
Steve Jobs, Cupertino, California, 2006 © Albert Watson, 2025 Albert Watson is one of photography’s great image-makers. For…
NBA legend LeBron James’ tears stoke retirement talk
Spanning three decades, James’ dazzling resume includes four NBA championships, a slew of records, and a place atop…
Fashion legend Valentino Garavani dies aged 93 at home in Rome
Dubbed “the Sheik of Chic” by Women’s Wear Daily in the 1980s, Valentino was celebrated by the New…
AI ‘Bush Legend’ Aboriginal influencer revealed as New Zealand creation
Meta has indicated the Instagram account was created in June 2025 and based in New Zealand, while a…
Black Ferns star Huriana Manuel on surprise pregnancy, slowing down and family support
Huriana had been helping run the couple’s two gyms, working as an Olympics ambassador, serving on the board…
Whanganui motorcycling legend Percy Coleman to be honoured with 100-bike display
“In his first year with Indian [motorcycles] in 1914, he set Australasian records for the one mile, 10…
Club patron Emma Twigg returns for Hawke’s Bay rowing’s 150 years New Year regatta
It comes seven weeks after she celebrated success in that new venture, a World Rowing Beach Sprint title,…