Rotorua and France’s Arras become sister cities, honouring shared World War I history
Together, they expanded a network of underground chalk caverns and tunnels that allowed Allied troops to assemble undetected…
Olivia Dean opens Western Springs Bowl: Here are 7 more record-breaking NZ gigs
And while Western Springs Bowl may be the centre of attention this weekend, over the years hundreds of…
Media Insider: Last call – New Zealand phone booths to be disconnected and removed after more than 100 years
Old-school Telecom payphones in central Auckland in 2004. Photo / Getty Those services would have been funded through…
Government defers responding to insurance affordability review, as Reserve Bank says banks could handle stress if premiums soared
“Insurance remains largely available, but access is becoming more difficult in areas facing both high earthquake and flood…
Russell Brand became ‘monster-like’ before raping me, woman tells court
Brand, 51, who is also a former Hollywood actor and was married to pop star Katy Perry, denies…
Media Insider: Widow’s heartfelt tribute after beloved More FM radio host’s shock death
“I’ve 100% lost the love of my life, which is hard – you only have one, right?” she…
More Kiwis going without as cost-of-living pressures bite – The Front Page
Almost half of respondents (48%) said economic uncertainty had prevented them from making purchases they would otherwise make,…
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Taumarunui, more than 5000 people report shakes
“This is due to the subducting tectonic plate under the North Island – most of the quake’s energy…
Wintry blast plunges temps, SH3 Awakino Gorge swamped by flooding as heavy rain hits
The flooding comes after another North Island highway was blocked by a fallen tree earlier this morning. NZTA…
Movie star Cliff Curtis has new drink driving crash charge added at Auckland court
In court today, police asked Judge Ajit Swaran Singh to amend the drink-driving allegation to a significantly more…
Cost of living: More Kiwis struggle to afford essentials, seek cheapest products
“Quality, durability, local purchasing and responsible consumption continue to matter.” The latest study surveyed 1096 New Zealand adults…
Election 2026: Chlöe Swarbrick needs more info on Green MP’s Mongrel Mob meeting as Marama Davidson ‘proud’ of engagements
Mongrel Mob lifetime member Harry Tam posted images on social media showing members meeting with Lyndon, a sitting…