All Whites v Ecuador: Stern test for New Zealand in final World Cup audition of 2025
“The challenge is that we go again and we become consistent while improving as well,” said coach Darren…
Why popular Wellington pub Fortune Favours closed – and who is owed money
The largest amount owing is $2.1m to a shareholder current account. Companies Office records show Shannon Thorpe is…
Jockey Bailey Rogerson from famous racing family in induced coma after race fall
“She is in an induced coma but they are going to try to bring her out of that…
Sakana AI takes crown as Japan’s most valuable unicorn
With its latest round of fundraising, Sakana AI has become the biggest unlisted startup in Japan. (Nikkei montage) …
Analysis: Top 10 New Zealand scandals of the century – and where the McSkimming fiasco and police wrongdoing ranked – David Fisher
Its final report, released in July 2024, concluded about 200,000 people were abused or neglected in care over…
AI is writing performance reviews. What could go wrong?
“I’d feel pretty bad if an AI just wholesale read everything that I wrote, looked at everything I…
MetService lifts weather warnings as rain eases across North Island
Heavier showers are possible along the Canterbury coast in the afternoon, becoming confined to Southland and Clutha this…
His resume was spotted at a Jonas Brothers show. Now he is the internet’s most wanted hire
Even Kelly, 36, told the Washington Post that he didn’t know the answer to the second question. Kelly…
Burleigh Heads guide: Where to stay, eat and explore on the Gold Coast
Burleigh Head National Park. Photo / Unsplash The 5km route takes me around the headland, with lush national…
Tiny NZ tern puts Contact Energy’s $300m Glorit solar farm in doubt
The Department of Conservation had raised concerns about tara iti and other birds colliding with solar panels. The…
Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, White Stripes among Rock Hall of Fame inductees
Jack White, of The White Stripes, speaks at the ceremony. Photo / Getty Images, AFP Singer-guitarist Jack White…
Fritter Festival paused for 2026 as costs rise and ticket sales fall
Food, wine and beer are staples of Northland’s Fritter Festival. Photo / NZME Northland Events Centre Trust chief…