New Zealand-Cook Islands deal reignites diplomatic spat as Winston Peters responds to China’s comments
A declaration has been formally signed in Rarotonga by Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Cook Islands Prime…
Tauranga City Council hires four legal firms after fatal Mauao landslide
The council has also published hundreds of documents on a dedicated Mauao landslide website in response to slip-related…
Sydney radio shock-jock sacking: Kyle Sandilands responds after ARN terminates his contract
“They sacked Jackie. They suspended me. They wouldn’t even let me pick up the phone to call her…
Offal spill: Fire and Emergency New Zealand responds to multiple spills in Henderson
Police said they were notified of a spill on Henderson Valley Rd about 6pm, and another on Lincoln…
Atlassian to cut 1600 jobs in AI push by Sydney-based tech firm
He told staff Atlassian was reframing itself as an “AI-first company”, and while artificial intelligence would not directly…
David Lange’s ashes removed from cemetery and scattered in Hokianga; daughter responds after family’s shock
Lange’s younger brother Peter said he was shocked and upset about not being informed, and that the former…
Rotorua SH30A roadworks debacle: Council responds to NZTA’s ‘no correspondence’ claim
Scheduled to last until mid-December, the work was cut short later that day after reported travel delays of…
Aotearoa, a name and a choice: Geoff Parker responds to Herald editorial
New Zealand is already multiple in language, culture and identity, and has been for generations. But even on…
Local Government Minister Simon Watts responds after judge voids Sth Auckland election result amid voter fraud claims
Turnout in other Auckland areas dropped, but voting numbers in Papatoetoe increased by more than 7%, with all…
Ariana Grande responds to ‘Wicked effect’ weight and health rumours
The press tour for Wicked: For Good has reignited commentary around Grande’s appearance, with fans discussing what has…
‘Safety of New Zealanders is paramount’: Foreign Affairs Ministry responds as Kiwis aboard Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel
While the ministry wouldn’t comment on individual cases for privacy reasons, it said “practical consular advice” had been…
Airways NZ boss reveals more about cause of August air traffic control outage, responds to anger over fee increases
But much of that region has virtually no air traffic, or just a few long-haul flights flying at…