David Seymour left ‘unsolicited art criticism’ on Trade Me auction portrait, artist says
The portraits are listed for auction on Trade Me, where 10% of profits are expected to be donated…
Successive M5-plus earthquakes are unusual but not signs of major rupture, Earth Sciences NZ says
Scientists have considered whether the successive quakes were a precursor to something bigger, however, Hanson told Newstalk ZB…
Election 2026: Steel Worx director Chris Barrett says Labour destroyed economy, National failed to fix it
He said his company spent $37 million re-tooling and building new factories. ”We invested heavily in [automation]. We…
Datacom boss on how to beat surging AI costs, questions about local control
“But substantial value can still remain in the local economy. “The Government has a view as to where…
Nurse found guilty of malpractice after accessing ex-partner’s medical records
When the relationship ended, he had a brief sexual relationship with another man, whose records he also accessed…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Winston Peters’ comments about Chinese-born MP were racist
Luxon was responding to Western Bay of Plenty Deputy Mayor Margaret Murray-Benge, who asked what Luxon was going…
Commonwealth Games: ‘Serious crashes are becoming too common’, says hospitalised NZ cyclist
Kergozou was to compete at his third Commonwealth Games and wrote alongside the vision on social media that…
Election 2026: The Opportunity Party’s tax plan could lead to public service job losses, less money for Oranga Tamariki, leader Qiulae Wong says
Some of the savings will come from Oranga Tamariki, the Government department that protects vulnerable young children. Opportunity’s…
Devonport fast-track application: Developer explains new apartment/hotel block plans as locals prepare balloon launch
Hiddleston estimated the blocks would be recessed 25m from the footpath and 30m from Victoria Rd. That would…
Marokopa children’s mother describes Tom Phillips as a ‘dictator’, says she objected to Netflix doco
In the first public interview since her children were found, Christey told Mata she was “dead set against”…
Brother of slain North Shore man pays tribute, says he was ‘true gentleman’, and loving
“He went to med school and had high standards that he kept himself to. “He was resilient and…
Uefa says it will boycott World Cup if Fifa pushes ahead with private investor proposal
It hopes to raise up to US$4.2 billion ($5.1b) based on a valuation of US$20b for the Fifa…