Green Parrot Cafe at 100: How a Wellington icon survived a century
Located on the corner of Taranaki and Wakefield Sts, the venue has been the backdrop to Lord of…
Man who fell overboard from the Interislander ‘extremely unlikely’ to have survived, police say
“Initial inquiries were undertaken, including further searches of the vessel and attempts to contact the man,” Gifford said.…
Torty the tortoise, who survived World War I, visits Te Papa exhibit that tells her story
On Monday, Christine Little took Torty on an impromptu visit to see Te Papa’s Gallipoli: The Scale of…
‘Extraordinary’ trove of ancient species found in China quarry
Han described “wonderful experiences when we realised that those animals were right there on the rock”. “Many fossils…
Why local networks and good neighbours are critical in natural disasters
In the small hours of Valentine’s Day, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle unleashed hell across the upper North Island. After…
Nivi Summer on life after Shortland Street, heartbreak and Hollywood dreams
There was still heartbreak, though. Then when Nivi was moving house, tragedy struck. “My boys and I were…
Tributes for Lucas Reid, 15, killed in e-bike crash
Lucas, who made a miraculous recovery, was a passionate fan of the AFL and supported the Richmond Tigers,…
Coastguard issues summer boating safety alert after near-fatal Lake Rotoiti rescue
Without the crucial life preservers, the brothers used two bags and a seat cushion to stay above the…
Police probe after woman who survived 11,000-volt skydive accident found dead in car outside station
She collided with high-voltage power lines and was electrocuted with 11,000 volts. Kirsten Moriarty’s car, a blue Toyota,…
NZ-made Spartacus TV series returns as bloody and sex-driven as ever
Russell Brown Columnist & features writer·New Zealand Listener· 3 Dec, 2025 05:00 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to…
On The Up: Rotorua teen Tiare Savea on becoming a first-time WOW model
Wellington hosted the show for the 20th year from September 18 to October 5. This season’s theme, Rise,…
Teenage boy in hospital after croc attack in Far North Queensland
After a reported “death roll”, the boy was taken to a nearby hotel where people tried to treat…