What to do Labour Weekend: Festivals, markets and Diwali celebrations
Labour Day became a holiday in 1900, and here are some of the quirky ways that Kiwis will…
McDonald’s launches Gemini AI-powered drive-thru trial in Schofields, Sydney, vows no staff cuts
In Schofields in western Sydney, 50km from the CBD, locals doing a late-night Macca’s run may have noticed…
Hungry Jack’s customer shocked by AI drive-thru assistant sparking warning over looming jobs change
An Aussie man has shared his bizarre experience being served by an AI assistant at a Hungry Jack’s…
Why Christchurch killer Nathan Boulter avoided facing victim’s family at sentencing
Boulter, 36, stabbed McDonald, 37, to death in her Parklands driveway in July last year as she arrived…
Best Matariki events 2026: Top festivals and feasts around Aotearoa
The Matariki Pewhairangi Bay of Islands festival runs for a fortnight with two streams. Experience Matariki aims to…
Whangārei judge grants discharge to young driver Shiralee Collis in fatal crash case
“Very, very, very rarely do I get to see in the court a display of human kindness the…
Horse racing: Kiwi world champion James McDonald and Romantic Warrior win Triple Crown
“He’s a Triple Crown winner, he thoroughly deserved it,” McDonald, who had ridden a Group 1 winner with…
Kiwi world champions Ka Ying Rising, James McDonald set to shine in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong – Zac Purton may be the all-conquering king of Hong Kong racing but he admits…
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…
My Secret Auckland: Mānuka Phuel’s Alex McDonald shares his favourite spots in the city
Dulce in Devonport combines sea views, great service and amazing seasonal food. And the dog is always welcome.…
Kiwi champion James McDonald set to add historic record to stunning career tally
If New Zealand’s world champion jockey James McDonald breaks the record he has targeted his entire adult life…
J-Mac attack: NZ jockey James McDonald sets record with stunning Group 1 treble at Rosehill
“It is a relief,” says McDonald as he came back to an adoring crowd aboard Autumn Boy. “I…