New Zealand Breakers sign Josiah-Jordan James for 2026-27 NBL season
His rare combination of multi-positional defence, rebounding strength and perimeter shooting makes him a seamless fit for new…
Mangatāwhiri crash: One dead, State Highway 2 closed after two-vehicle collision
A section of SH2, between Koheroa Rd and the SH1 intersection, remains closed after the Serious Crash Unit…
Auckland Council urged to fix slip blocking sale of dying woman’s home
The slip occurred during the 2023 Anniversary Weekend floods and did not cause any structural damage to the…
Iceland resumes whale hunting after two-year hiatus amid protest
The International Whaling Commission banned the commercial killing of whales in 1986 amid alarm at the declining stock…
Ngāpuhi settlement: Minister says 10 hapū groups earmarked, agree-to-disagree sovereignty clause not ruled out
At the time, this prompted the East Coast iwi to declare a settlement under the coalition Government was…
Marlborough company Waimana Marine, Sollys Freight, fined for illegal mussel shipments
It was done without the necessary permit, the ministry said. However, Sollys’ offending flowed from the “erroneous assumption”…
Media Insider: Last call? The standoff over (and possible demise of) New Zealand’s remaining telephone booths
The council views footpaths as highly valuable public property, whereas Spark doesn’t receive government funding for payphones and…
Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary lion Abdullah euthanised after health battle
“It’s absolutely devastating for us all. The motivation for us [in taking over the lions] was to give…
Fire breaks out at Viva Energy oil refinery in Geelong, Australia
“The fire is not yet under control, although it is currently contained to the plant,” it said, adding…
Horse racing: Swayzee the huge surprise in fallout from Night of Champions
“Jason wants to keep him going rather than easing up on him, being an older horse, and of…
Climb every maunga: Steven Braunias on his epic volcano adventure
In the first of a two-part series, Steve Braunias, armed only with a bus pass, a flask of…
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford speaks about holding his wedding amid tragedy following Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa slips
“Obviously, for me on a personal level, I was feeling very conflicted with the timing of the wedding…