SAFE calls on Greyhound Racing NZ to halt races after Invercargill fatalities
“Two dogs dying from broken spines on the same day is horrifying,” Brodie said. “This tragedy underscores why…
On The Up: Weather-forecasting Rotorua tortoise predicts long hot summer ahead
Her track record, Hoyle claimed, showed “she’s better than MetService”. After 65 years of owning Herman, Hoyle said…
Teaching Council CEO Lesley Hoskin on leave amid investigation into conduct allegations
Her leave was announced in a message on Wednesday from council chairman David Ferguson and deputy chairman David…
Kāinga Ora housing village on affluent seafront street in Napier set to be sold
Jim Brown, who lives elsewhere in Napier but visits the seafront several days a week, estimates he first…
New Zealand Rugby to announce Steve Lancaster as interim chief executive as search to replace Mark Robinson goes on
New Zealand Rugby’s Steve Lancaster. Photo / Photosport NZR general manager of professional rugby and performance Chris Lendrum…
On The Up: Rotorua’s Te Puia named Supreme Winner of 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards
Held in Wellington and hosted by Tourism Industry Aotearoa, the awards celebrated the quality and diversity of New…
Ngātiwai lands on ‘tapu’ Poor Knights Islands in defiance of marine law change
Once there, the group climbed to the top of one of the islands and erected a flagpole. The…
On The Up: The jawdropping revival of a creative village at Waiohiki
It will feature the work of varying art forms in the names of Lou Mathieson, John Gisborne, Emily…
Youth mental health crisis: New reports shed light on what’s driving it and why social media is an ‘amplifier’
The second report – Addressing Youth Mental Distress – builds on this by reviewing what works to improve…
Sāmoan chef puts Auckland restaurant on the world map with Milan award
“It reinforces that Sāmoan food has a place on the world stage,” he says. “We stuck to our…
Netball: Silver Fern legend Marg Foster on the future of her sport and fighting cancer
She pulls no punches when she says Taurua must go on next month’s Northern Tour to the UK…
Air New Zealand’s new CEO Nikhil Ravishankar on airline’s ‘existential threat’ and bouncing back from crisis
Far from home, the teenager arrived at Auckland Airport. It was spring, wet, when daily temperatures average 14C.…