Kaipara election hoardings vandalised amid rising abuse of local politicians
Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson rejected the claim, saying he promoted equal opportunities and “equal fair treatment”. Jepson, who…
What it’s like snorkelling around Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, Australia
I’d arrived in Cairns the night before, staying at the aptly named Crystalbrook Flynn. After checking in, I…
Leaders, property sector helps drive NZ stocks higher – Market close
Price said there had been limited direction from overseas markets overnight, and trade at the end of school…
Auckland thunderstorms forecast with 90km/h winds and heavy rain
Eastern parts of the North Island and much of the South Island are at a low risk of…
Jessie Morgan’s sex with an underage teen leaves a trail of despair
The jury acquitted him of all charges he defended. At his sentencing on the sexual connection charge, the…
Major clue that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were headed towards divorce
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, previously considered one of the most solid and loved-up couples in Hollywood, at…
Veneers gone wrong: Influencer warns of botched $17k dental procedure
“Every time I went back, they told me it was no big deal – and then they eventually…
Society Insider: Baby boom for NZ’s rich, famous and influential; Cathy Horton shares Northern Club insider secrets and plans for new business
Horton, 59, was events manager for the prestigious Northern Club for eight years. She tells Society Insider that…
Treasury’s desperate warning to act on Superannuation challenge, plus … are things getting better? – Inside Economics
They have been shouting into the void about this for years and in pages 51 of this week’s…
Snoop Dogg performs pre-match entertainment at 2025 AFL Grand Final
With a preppy, college football feel, Snoop was flanked by dozens of dancers dressed in red, white and…
Hawke’s Bay local election turnout: Hastings slowest, Wairoa strongest so far
“In simple terms, if you don’t vote, you can’t really complain about future decisions.” The region with the…
Oranga Tamariki caregivers trial: More children describe punishments
The alleged offending came to light when one of the children, given the false name Sally to protect…