Who should pay for Polyfest? Growth puts pressure on funding
Members of the Massey High School Samoan group perform on stage at ASB Polyfest 2026, celebrating 51 years…
Calls to delay Auckland rail closures as fuel prices push up public transport demand
Photo: Supplied With high prices dragging on, officials are being urged to consider putting off work set to…
J-Mac attack: NZ jockey James McDonald sets record with stunning Group 1 treble at Rosehill
“It is a relief,” says McDonald as he came back to an adoring crowd aboard Autumn Boy. “I…
Audi Formula One team principal leaves for personal reasons
Formula One Audi team pit (file photo) Photo: photosport Jonathan Wheatley has departed as the Audi team principal…
NRL Confirmed Lineup: Morgan Gannon debut against Knights
New signing Morgan Gannon comes into the starting lineup for his NRL debut in the One New Zealand…
Waiheke Island blaze: Firefighters contain Ōmiha house fire
“Looks gnarly,” another said. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said three fire trucks and a water tanker…
$4 a litre 91 petrol is coming, but take care with data showing it’s here
It’s likely 91 octane petrol will hit $4 a litre before long, but take care with Gaspy data…
Ong told to remove defamatory post
Controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong has been told commentary from him on social media is defamatory and…
Hamilton man Matthew Allen Knox asks for longer sentence on drug charges
While Knox wasn’t charged in relation to her death, he did face five drug charges, including supplying or…
New Zealand joins 19 countries in statement condemning Iran’s attacks in the Gulf
In a post on X, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasised the attacks against fuel tankers and energy infrastructure…
Live NRL: NZ Warriors v Newcastle Knights
Leka Halasima scores a try against Newcastle Knights. Photo: David Neilson/Photosport Follow all the NRL action, as NZ…
The dilemma of what happens when a human tsunami reaches Napier Hill – Martin Williams
As a regional councillor during the cyclone, I took to heart the understandable public backlash against a Civil…