Election 2026: Green Party surge in new poll puts left bloc ahead of coalition
Te Pāti Māori polled 2.6%, up from 2.2%. The Opportunity Party also enjoyed something of a surge, polling…
Te Huia train fares to rise 25% as Waikato councillors back increase
The council said that rising diesel costs, linked to the Middle East war, also influenced the decision, with…
Cigarette-smuggling surge: 8.3 million seized by Customs this year
Last year, a total of 19,905kg of tobacco was seized, including 14.8 million individual cigarettes. The figures meant…
Mount Maunganui community calls for support after Mauao landslide
Tauranga City Council’s foot traffic numbers showed about 178,000 visits in April this year along Maunganui Rd, compared…
Auckland Airport to revamp international terminal dining and lounge spaces
“The departures area beyond security will look a little different for a while as the refresh is undertaken.…
NZ sharemarket down 0.9% following strong overseas sell-offs – Market close
“They had fairly strong employment numbers, and the market is now expecting two interest rate hikes from the…
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after nearly three years together
The 32-year-old pop megastar and the 34-year-old actor met on the set of movie Wicked, in which Grande…
Serena Williams announces return to tennis at Queen’s Club
But Williams has been given a wildcard for the women’s doubles at Queen’s in London, reportedly alongside young…
NZ sharemarket down almost 4% year to date – Market close
Shane Solly, portfolio manager with Harbour Asset Management, said the index swings were the combination of Infratil’s $500m…
Nicolas Cage nearly retired after Dream Scenario before TV move
Cage, who admitted “you can never say never” and is “open” to the idea of Broadway, ended up…
Hawke’s Bay Marathon: Record times, nearly 8000 runners and a sprint finish – On The Up
Voss crossed the line in 2h 19m 52s, beating his own course-best time set in 2022 by more…
Fisher & Paykel downgrade drags NZX 50 lower as Pacific Edge jumps – Market close
This followed other downgrades by Jarden and Sydney-based Barrenjoey in the past week. Shane Solly, portfolio manager with…