One NZ joins 2degrees in pausing 3G shutdown amid weather emergencies
The Rural Connectivity Group is a joint venture formed by Spark, One NZ and 2degrees to cover rural…
Matinee Idle: Simon Morris on his Radio NZ show’s last waltz
For many, Matinee Idle was the esoteric sound of summer holiday afternoons for more than 20 years. Then…
Winter Olympics: Italian athletes ‘insulted’ by torch-relay snub
“A political function,” said the statement, means Fauner is “specifically excluded” from the relay. Fauner said in his…
What the ‘Aotearoa’ backlash says about national identity – Editorial
No serious democracy treats this as cultural surrender. Dual naming signals confidence, not confusion. New Zealand is no…
Mohaka pine plantation fire: Pan Pac crews help contain blaze, still dousing hot spots
“As we manage production forests, Pan Pac always has workers operating in our forests, enabling us to identify…
Ryman and Tower lift but gentailers pull NZ sharemarket lower – Market close
“The flurry of investor days has probably left the question with investors: ‘It’s great you’ve got all of…
All Blacks v Wales: Victory offers signs of redemption ahead of 2026 tour
The low points of the 33-19 loss to England, and the nightmare in Wellington when South Africa won…
Auckland child sexual abuse case: Kane Penk jailed after jury trial
The judge agreed that Penk’s crimes, targeting a vulnerable child, were disturbing. “You did nothing wrong,” he told…
Our Verdict on Annie Leibovitz’s Timothee Chalamet Photos in Vogue
Annie Leibovitz / Vogue Annie Leibovitz has once again been attracting plenty of criticism this week after her…
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo’s reaction goes viral after fan finds lost hat
The fan said: “I have it in my house! I don’t have it on me.” A delighted Erivo…
Netflix true‑crime film The Perfect Neighbor sparks emotional viewer reaction
It showed the moment Owens’ children learned their mother would not be coming home. It showed Lorincz in…
Kim Kardashian ‘shocked’ by reaction to Skims faux hair thong launch
The brand launched the product last week with a post on Instagram, which announced: “Just Dropped: The Ultimate…