Winston Peters delivers speech on Palestinian statehood at United Nations
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is set to announce whether New Zealand supports recognising Palestine as a state. Peters…
Graham Norton on Taylor Swift, celebrity egos and lessons from his guests
Years ago, very early doors, we were having Dustin Hoffman on and he’s a big name. But I…
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay surfer set to compete in Lady of the Log despite injury
The increasingly popular women-only surf competition was started in 2021 by Holly Macdonald and Niamh Jefferson, who started…
Mark Wahlberg on children seeing him swear and fight on screen
Mark was delighted to have the whole family together on the red carpet for the event. He added:…
Donald Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign pharmaceuticals from October
Shares in both companies were sharply lower in after-hours trading in Europe. The tariffs include 100% on pharmaceuticals,…
Hawke’s Bay scientist Rashmi Kant sentenced to home detention for indecent assaults on students
The victims should be going out with “a spring in their step and the world at their feet”,…
Consumer confidence rebounds in September but GDP data weighs on outlook
“The data preceding the GDP release averaged 96, while the responses that came in afterwards averaged just 77,”…
On The Up: Selwyn Theatre director June Renwick still inspiring on stage at 87
“Being able to create images and bring people together, and to see how good people feel about themselves…
Rotorua mayoral hopeful Shakaina Fraser campaigns on housing, family and community
Referring to the cost of living and Rotorua’s homelessness issues, she said: “If we pay for rent, pay…
Te Awamutu waste-to-energy plant Paewira put on hold due to non-payment of costs
The EPA told the Waikato Herald it was unable to disclose the amount of outstanding costs owed by…
Local body elections: Lisa Bond reflects on nine years as Kaikōura councillor before stepping down
“I didn’t realise councillors got paid. I thought it was voluntary. I was so naive.” She admits to…
Brooklyn Beckham says he ignores ‘rubbish’ gossip and focuses on wife Nicola
He said: “I have to go back. I left my wife with our four dogs on her own…