African-born father to be deported to New Zealand from Australia as a 501
The man’s sister said he was unlikely to survive being deported to New Zealand. Photo / 123rf The…
Black Fern Portia Woodman-Wickliffe on Celebrity Treasure Island and life after rugby
Black Ferns rugby legend Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is used to carving it up on the field, but she’s facing…
What Should You Buy Mum For Mother’s Day? 28 Thoughtful Gift Ideas (That Aren’t Flowers)
From thoughtful mementoes and cosy loungewear to luxury beauty buys and gardening essentials, Viva’s Mother’s Day gift guide…
Sheep farmer Sophie Hurley breathing new life into vintage Hunterville motel
The space comprises seven “once vibrant” one-bedroom and combined two-bedroom motel suites, with off-street parking. The Hunters Motel…
Actor-producer Patrick Muldoon’s cause of death confirmed
An official cause of death for actor-producer Patrick Muldoon has been confirmed. The “Melrose Place” and “Days of…
How realistic is Devil Wears Prada 2? Here’s what it’s really like editing a fashion magazine
*** “I’ve got one question,” said the publisher. “Why?’’ It might help if you can imagine the publisher…
What Michael’s massive success tells us about Michael Jackson’s legacy
The new biopic Michael, about the tortured King of Pop, had a record-breaking opening weekend — despite the…
Auckland engineering student quits uni to fight for Ukraine with no experience
“We are [also] aware of four New Zealanders who have reportedly been killed but not officially confirmed as…
Locked up for 22 hours a day: What life is like for New Zealander Everlee Wihongi detained in ICE facility
Everlee had a conviction for possession of marijuana that had been dealt with more than 10 years ago.…
Gisborne’s Anzac Day commemoration in pictures
An estimated 800 people were involved – veterans, military personnel, cadets and a host of students from the…
Marathon runner Maria Williams on losing sight and finding strength
Even so, Maria never imagined she would go on to become a world-class athlete, representing New Zealand in…
Former Black Power member Daniel Tewini Ngatai claims change since gang shootings
The courtroom was filled with Ngatai’s family as well as his recovery “brothers” – former gang members from…