Nic Watt speaks out after Cāntīng collapse and mounting hospitality losses
“Yes, absolutely.” Cāntīng went into voluntary liquidation this week. The 130-seater that opened in late 2024 as a…
Former Gloriavale member says new documentary misrepresents community
Born Daniel Pilgrim on the grounds of the West Coast commune, Nicholson is Cooper’s great-grandson. “Hopefully, the apple…
Simon Cowell admits he was ‘horrible’ to Susan Boyle on Britain’s Got Talent
You can watch Boyle’s full audition on Britain’s Got Talent below: He said: “Of course I had 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…
Gang associate Jay Aranui admits manslaughter of Hawke’s Bay businessman Andy Winitana
Aranui had been denied entry to a waterfront bar and was hanging around the wharf area outside. He…
The last Splore, the end of a cultural chapter
Many things have been written about Splore. Splores past and this one, the last. It was my fourth…
Doggy death row: Auckland animal shelter staff shattered as the dog they looked after for 3 years destroyed after court order
Tessa and Mia waiting for forever homes at an Auckland Council animal shelter. Robert Irvine, Auckland Council’s general…
Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority: Guard punched elderly man who looked at him
Public records show that Sula was licensed in May 2024 after completing the necessary training and education. He…
Married at First Sight star Jamie Marinos: Why she’s glad it ended with Dave and where she is now
However, Jamie’s had an epiphany since the final vows. Married At First Sight Australia stars Jamie Marino and…
Horse racing: Ellerslie’s amazing recovery from storm sets up perfectly for Karaka Millions
That means the Ellerslie track was verti-drained on Monday to break up the top surface and let the…
Christchurch house fire victim Callum Dale remembered as ‘gold-hearted’
Close friend Damien Swan said Dale “had a heart of gold” and was known for his kindness and…
Kiwi woman with terminal cancer turns dream trips into ‘death rules’ mission
Hayley was 24 when she noticed her left thigh looked slightly larger than her right. When she began…