Napier’s $6m Emerson St revamp starts in January
Phase 1, costing about $6 million and loan financed, is expected to be completed by next November, but…
UB40’s Ali Campbell talks reggae roots, activism and 2026 NZ tour
Great friends that include some of our very own homegrown reggae heroes, of whom Campbell met through a…
Airbus A320 glitch: Aviation commentator on risks, delays and next steps
Aviation commentator Irene King. Photo / Michael Craig King said many flight issues had an obvious explanation but…
Nicola Willis suggests National may join other parties campaigning to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
NZ First leader Winston Peters shocked the coalition last week when he said his party would campaign on…
Twenty20 World Cup: Black Caps grouped with South Africa for 2026 World Cup
New Zealand has a four-day break before the key clash against South Africa in Ahmedabad and then finish…
Rugby World Cup 2027: All Blacks v Wallabies? How the World Cup draw could play out
Australia Probably the most intriguing of the four options for rugby neutrals but maybe the least desirable for…
System failures: Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora criticised over Waitākere Hospital stillbirth care
The blocked caller mode was one in a series of failures, including those of a doctor and Health…
Christopher Luxon dismisses leadership speculation, vows to lead National into 2026 election
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is “absolutely” going to lead the National Party into the next election…
Rugby League World Cup: Christchurch to host Kiwis, Kiwi Ferns double-header
“That will be amazing to play a game in Christchurch, let alone in a World Cup,” Nicoll-Klokstad said.…
‘Would you want to live next to this?’ A three-storey home addition in Virginia has divided neighbours
“I’ve seen lots of other people in the neighbourhood do additions, so it didn’t even cross my mind…
Media Insider: Sky TV annual shareholders meeting – rugby rights confirmed for next five years; chief executive Sophie Moloney delivers outlook
Bowman told shareholders that the rugby rights negotiations concluded in August. The All Blacks will be on Sky…
Donald Trump’s tariff move a boost for exporters, but what next? – Editorial
That’s good news for New Zealand exporters, who have faced increased costs since the extra tariffs were introduced.…