Japan-bound Magpies and Hurricanes star loosie Devan Flanders opens up on his ‘why’
Mark Story Deputy editor·Hawkes Bay Today· 28 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Silo season three, episode nine recap: A devastating explosion changes everything
Warning: this article contains spoilers With only one episode remaining, the penultimate chapter of Silo season three is…
Former league international Tangiia Tongia sentenced for violent rape in Christchurch
Tongia represented the Cook Islands national team and played for the Papanui Tigers and the Canterbury Bulls during…
Robert Mark Purchase admits sexually motivated kidnap in Auckland after long Florida prison stay
His latest crimes were brought to the attention of police in March – five months to the day…
Carrier Pidge messaging app says ‘waiting is the point’
In a world saturated with push notifications and instant updates, a new messaging app hopes users will flock…
James Blunt pushes back on claims he was man in Hayden Panettiere yacht story
“So, if the incident happened when she was 18, Blunt’s not your guy to start with.” He did…
Smartphone shipments set for record 14% drop in 2026 as chip costs soar
The global smartphone market is heading for its sharpest annual decline on record as soaring chip and memory…
Formula 1 result: Liam Lawson completes Red Bull redemption story, claims points finish in Dutch Grand Prix
“It was a pretty lonely race for me, we just struggled to match the guys in front,” said…
One rep at a time: How Syria’s first Hyrox community is taking shape in Damascus
At a small gym in Damascus, a new kind of sporting community is taking shape. Amid pounding music,…
Get stronger and hit it farther without moving? Yep, here’s a great way to power up your golf game and avoid injuries | How To Play Golf
Most gym-goers are well educated on concentric training, which is exercise that requires muscles to contract to perform…
The Castle: Jon Ronson investigates a man bringing women to his castle
The book is so page-turningly intriguing, disturbing and downright bizarre that I – as someone who also tells…
Spark earnings preview: One analyst sees company as hugely undervalued; others see big problems
The sale of the latter is being explored. The Herald has been told Spark employees are bracing for…