Blood moon 2026: When and where to watch the total lunar eclipse
“Lunar eclipses aren’t unusual in themselves, but what makes this one stand out is that New Zealand is…
From workmate to defender: How Napier man won second national stockcar title
That help was most important in the last of the three races, in which Ireland finished third, fourth…
Peter Griffin: We should all hope Elon Musk’s wacky plan for data centres in space works
Peter Griffin Technology writer·New Zealand Listener· 25 Feb, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to…
Can putting non-teachers into struggling schools fix them?
When Uatesoni Filikitonga first walked into the classroom at Waitaki Boys’ High School, he thought he would be…
Total lunar eclipse: New Zealand has ‘front-row seat’ to only lunar eclipse of 2026
The total eclipse – also known as a “Blood Moon” – will happen just after midnight on Wednesday,…
Shoplifter Arana Anderson puts frozen crayfish down pants at supermarket, goes back for mud cake
‘Tuna, cake, crayfish, trackpants, socks and a toothbrush’ Anderson’s spree kicked off in February last year in Hamilton,…
Tenancy Tribunal rejects bid to evict Christchurch tenant Gregory Deighton over contractor clash
There was also agreement they could tend to a tenant’s garden if it encroached on a community area…
Nutrition myth busters: Does hot honey have any health benefits?
Both honey and chilli are individually known to have nutritional benefits, so what happens when you put them…
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Luxon to NZ: your power bill, your problem
PM Christopher Luxon. Photo / Getty Images. Illustration / Greg Dixon Greg Dixon’s weekly satirical column Another Kind…
James Weir recaps Married At First Sight 2026 episode 4: Sexy pedestrian destroys MAFS marriage
Last night, Bec thought she’d just had mind-blowing sex with her new husband. But then he turned around…
Best small music festivals: Lesser-known events worth travelling for
The Killbilly’s perform on the slopes with dramatic Dolomite peaks behind them at Rock the Dolomites. Photo /…
Jury duty woes: Aucklander slams process, calls for reform
“Not a single one of my friends or customers had anything good to say about it (jury service),…