Peri the koala hitches ride on Brisbane bus after near-miss on city road
The koala climbed a metal pole on a traffic island after narrowly avoiding being hit by a car.…
Avatar: Fire and Ash reviewed – please, make it stop
Review by Darren Bevan New Zealand Listener· 19 Dec, 2025 03:15 AM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Online gambling: Overseas gambling website Leo Vegas told to stop advertising in New Zealand
Jackpot City, licensed in Alderney in the Channel Islands, received a notice in November 2023. 20Bet, licensed in…
KiwiRail issues warning after young people on tracks force train to stop
The anonymous poster advised parents to talk to their children about the dangers of playing on the train…
PSA health workers in Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupō and Whakatāne to strike on Friday
In Tauranga, Whakatāne, Taupō and Rotorua, rallies and pickets are being held at: – Tauranga Hospital, Cameron Rd…
Harry Oxenham fights diabetes and cystic fibrosis to take on Weet-Bix TRYathlon
At age 9 he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes – an auto-immune condition where the body sets…
Hawke’s Bay man hits two holes in one at Lake Taupō golfing challenge
He was relatively prepared in the scheme of things, with his clubs with him, and bought 50 balls…
British bar Alibi defends solo drinker ban amid backlash over ‘woke agenda’
Peters said the decision was also informed by safety concerns, noting the increased responsibility hospitality venues carry for…
PSA and Firefighters Union take urgent legal action to stop ‘reckless’ FENZ restructure
The unions argued Fire and Emergency NZ breached its collective agreement by failing to consult staff before announcing…
Three killed as Stockholm bus slams into pedestrians
“We need to question him, then we’ll see if he’s going to be released or detained,” Norton said.…
Asbestos detected in Kmart Magic Sand prompts urgent recall warning
There’s been no safe lower limit of exposure identified with certainty, with all exposure thought to add to…
Former financial adviser David McEwen pleads guilty to stop order breaches
This came after the authority received complaints from McEwen’s clients in which it was suspected credit and debit…