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…
Listen to The Country online: Whanganui shearer Simon Goss on breaking world record
Mike McIntyre: Jarden’s head of derivatives takes a look at last week’s buoyant first GDT auction for 2026,…
Central North Island shearer Simon Goss claims solo world record
One referee, Neil Fagan, of Te Kuiti, said it confirmed Goss made the catch “by less than a…
Whanganui shearer Simon Goss breaks world shearing record with 732 ewes in nine hours
In his record, Smith had successive run tallies of 164, 142, 142, 141 and 142. Timed right, shearers…
Intrepid Travel NZ boss on growth, Haka Tours deal and AI plans for 2026 – Summer questions
What opportunities do you see in 2026? Expansion and growth are front of mind. We’re in a strong…
Simon Bridges’ wife, Natalie, and lawyer Philip Crump among new community trusts appointees
“These people collectively bring expertise in education, business, healthcare, community services, marketing, sports, governance, law, environmental protection, grant…
The pugnacious Wayne Brown, public transport praise, voided Papatoetoe votes, ridiculous Rons
CRL Te Waihorotiu – night time exterior of CRL’s Te Waihorotiu Station in central Auckland showing unique Māori…
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…
The joy of cycling – Simon Wilson
Great mash-up of the indigenous and the exotic there. But while the red blooms have fallen, the jacarandas…
West Auckland’s recidivist meth cook, Simon McCaulay, loses appeal over gun ban
Judge Stephen Bonnar ordered a sentence of two years and seven months’ imprisonment. Police executed search warrants at…
Simon Mutonhori ordered to pay $33,000 court costs in dispute with Wairoa District Council
But his unsuccessful legal action, described by a judge as “over-long and complicated” and reliant on “irrelevant pleadings…
Dynamic Business: 2026 will bring slow NZ recovery not ‘rock star’ growth – Simon Bridges
Moreover, the harder factors are stronger. The OCR and our bank interest rates, and export prices against a…