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…
Tornado kills six, injures hundreds as it destroys southern Brazil town
“I arrived home and found myself without a roof over my head,” the 51-year-old told AFP. “I’m homeless…
At 89, she’s a top nutrition expert. Here’s what she eats in a day
Over the years, Nestle’s blunt nutrition advice, sharp criticism of food companies and frequent media appearances made her…
Cameras mounted on a humpback give a fish-eye view of what it’s like to hitchhike on a whale
They were moving around the whales’ bodies with surprising agility and attaching and reattaching when the whales breached…
Hawke’s Bay is the third most flood-exposed region in NZ, new rainfall maps show
The Waikare Gorge bridge was one of many Hawke’s Bay bridges destroyed during the Cyclone Gabrielle floods in…
Former prison officer Rhonda Hāpi-Smith shares life behind the wire in new book
At work, she had a tough exterior to shield herself from constant verbal abuse, and she knew how…
How to fix lumpy gravy: Nikki Birrell’s guide to smooth, rich sauce
The fix Start with a smooth roux. Melt fat – usually butter or pan drippings – in a…
Insider secrets from the NZ set of Predator: Badlands
Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) and Thia (Elle Fanning) in Predator: Badlands. Photo / © 2025 20th Century Studios While…
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown rewards his trusted councillors – Simon Wilson
Andy Baker, from Franklin, has been reappointed as chairman of the transport, resilience and infrastructure committee. The deputy…