Jane Birkin inspired a pricey bag, but she was more than an accessory
“I assumed,” she replies. “Five years,” he adds. “For a bag?” she says, shocked. “It’s not a bag,”…
Inequality is soaring in Spain: half of all families own less than 7% of total wealth
Friday, 17 October 2025, 12:23 The wealth of families in Spain has increased by 81% in the last…
Kathy Griffin says divorce from Randy Bick was harder than cancer battle
Despite her dating problems, Kathy is ready to embrace her senior citizen status when she celebrates her 65th…
PGG Wrightson’s board shake-up raises questions over Agria and Elders’ motives, Jarden downgrades a2 Milk – Stock Takes
“John brings extensive experience in the agriculture sector and a deep understanding of PGW, having previously served as…
NZTA mobile speed cameras in SUVs earn more than $900k in four months
These fines earned $928,960. NZTA said money from safety camera fines went into the Government Consolidated Fund, not…
Airports group says NZ had world’s highest domestic airfare increase since 2019
“Airfare variations are largely influenced by inflation (CPI) and airline competition, factors which are outside the airport’s control.”…
Renting v owning: Renters have lower life satisfaction than homeowners, study finds
“But then, I have maintenance on my house that they don’t have to pay. And there’s a lot…
YouTube outage hits users as error messages block video playback
Thousands in New Zealand and across the world reported that YouTube was down this afternoon. YouTube was not…
On The Up: Bay of Plenty cruise season to kick off with two-ship day
This was nine ships fewer than last season, but some of those visiting were larger. “We’re in the…
Luxury Westmere waterfront property relisted at discount after two years on and off market
The three-bedroom, two bathroom 248sq m “masterpiece” home sits just minutes from the Auckland CBD, is walking distance…
Local elections 2025: Biggest wins and closest calls as special votes loom
Adams, who is now heading into his third term leading the Hauraki District, received 4694 votes, while second-placed…
Far North Māori ward prevails after thumbs up from 11,000 people
That had also been the case nationally with the other 16 surviving Māori electoral areas. Tepania said it…