Trump aid cuts to Africa: How economies grew despite funding slump
About 80% of projects administered by the US Agency for International Development were cancelled. That caused real harm…
Charlotte Grimshaw on the family dynamic that inspired her new novel The Black Monk
As I came up from the Bay, I thought about my novel and suddenly conceived it as my…
Auckland pack rape trial: Defendant ‘O’ gives his version of events as defence begins and ends
“No, I never saw that,” the defendant said, briefly breaking into tears as his testimony concluded. But prosecutor…
Diamonds in the rough: Our 2025 sporting year reviewed
When Geordie Beamish fell in the heats of the 3000m steeplechase at this year’s World Athletics Championships and…
Mary Shan beats hot favourite El Vencedor in Great Northern Challenge Stakes at Ellerslie
El Vencedor shook free of that rival before the home turn and appeared to have the race at…
Inside Richard Peebles’ $130m Downtown vision for Christchurch’s revival
Christchurch property investor Richard Peebles. Photo / Supplied Peebles’s financial education truly began with his vocation as a…
Beautifully timed ride helps Twain write impressive next chapter
Just as the mare looked to have the edge over Midnight Edition, he came kicking back, but hunting…
Cool Aza Rene reminds punters of her 1000 Guineas credentials
But Cool Aza Rene turned that theory on its head when she stepped up to 1400m on Saturday…
Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo opens up on drugs, violence and survival
DeAraugo, who says battles with body image and self-confidence drove an addictive, unhealthy relationship with both food and…
Canadian meth mule caught at Auckland Airport said she thought she was smuggling paintings
But he was quite clearly lying. And Mohan should have known better, a Manukau District Court judge told…