US-Iran conflict threatens NZ red meat exports via Strait of Hormuz
“While there are other ports outside the Gulf for some of the GCC countries, such as Jeddah for…
Airspace closed, flights cancelled amid US and Israel attacks and Iran’s strikes in retaliation
For Sunday local time, 716 flights out of 4329 scheduled to the Middle East have been cancelled, Cirium…
Middle East conflict: Auckland restaurateurs Sid and Chand Sahrawat stuck in Dubai
“I did not expect Iran to be impacting Dubai. In fact, when the other Gulf countries started shutting…
Sam Ruthe completes U20 grand slam to hold all NZ middle distance records
“Going into the race I didn’t know what to expect because it’s been a long season, but we…
Health and Disability Commissioner finds baby who died while nurse was on break should have been checked
The baby had feeding problems and vomiting, an episode of respiratory distress thought to be due to nasal…
Baby mountain lion found with ‘concerning’ injuries in middle of L.A. County roadway
An injured mountain lion cub was captured by wildlife officials Wednesday after it was seen huddled in the…
Magnitude 5.4 quake shakes central North Island
“Decent little shake,” wrote one person on social media platform, X. “Nice sharp shake,” wrote another. In Wellington,…
Dairy prices start 2026 with 6.3% rally at GDT auction
Likewise SMP, which had also been under pressure over the second half of last year, jumped by 5.4%…
NZ Church leaders’ Christmas message: Exploring the profound identity of Jesus
In other words, there was something more to this Jesus than there was to the typical rabbi. Everyone…
NZTA defends position of crossing pole in middle of Parnell, Auckland, shared cycle path
“We often feel that we’re second-class citizens and all we’re asking is for our fair share of the…
NRL star Wendell Sailor charged after alleged drunken Wollongong road chaos
Police allege that after being told he was under arrest for breaching his bail, Sailor violently resisted arrest.…
Cost-of-living pressures driving more middle and high income earners to seek financial help
“Practitioners are seeing debts getting harder to resolve… 64% say debts are more complicated,” he said. “This isn’t…