Marsden Point oil refinery closure: What it means for NZ fuel security now
In 2022, the company changed its name to Channel Infrastructure and accepted its last crude oil shipment, with…
Daylight saving time 2026: When the clocks change and what it means for your long weekend
The change to daylight saving is a good time to check smoke alarms. Why do we observe daylight…
Māori All Black Shane Christie died with CTE, the brain disease linked to contact sport
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) acknowledged the diagnosis and reiterated its position that the link between repeated head impacts…
Brooke van Velden exit: what her departure means for David Seymour, Act and Tāmaki
She spent a term as a parliamentary employee between 2017 and 2020, working with Seymour on getting enough…
Tauranga family’s off‑grid bush holidays in remote Ahimanawa Range
Amie has joined him for the last 20 years. The couple now share the experience with their children,…
Oil shock sees markets plunge: What the big price spike means for the economy
“Unfortunately, things are likely to get worse before they get better. We’re bracing for much higher volatility, with…
Whanganui public transport: Horizons sticks with current bus size for new service
“A Toyota HiAce is a great vehicle for your family, band or church group, but you are sitting…
Napier man eyes earlier than expected retirement after winning $1m Lotto prize
“Which would have been amazing,” the man said. “When they told me it was $1m, I could not…
Ex-Prince Andrew arrest: The law change New Zealand would make if the line of succession changed
On the Governor-General of New Zealand website, it lists the current line of succession, using the former prince’s…
Ukraine rugby: The Kiwis helping war-torn nation chase Olympic dream
“In Kyiv, they have four hours of electricity per day and now it’s minus 20 degrees. Even the…
NZ needs to debate what resilience means for our economic survival – Phil O’Reilly
Does resilience for us mean improved access to markets that continue to operate under World Trade Organisation rules?…
Sky TV expands 4K Ultra High Definition, but expert says penny-pinching means it falls short
Some viewers are chomping at the bit for more 4K. On Geekzone, one member bemoaned that the Fifa…