Top things to do in Auckland: a 12-hour guide to the city’s best spots
Start the day with a refreshing dip at one of Herne Bay’s beautiful beaches. Favourite sandy spots include…
Jasmine Donaldson discharged without conviction for New Year’s Day crash that killed Jade Richards
Donaldson was charged with careless driving causing death, which she defended at trial, claiming she was sunstruck, and,…
Auckland child sexual abuse case: Kane Penk jailed after jury trial
The judge agreed that Penk’s crimes, targeting a vulnerable child, were disturbing. “You did nothing wrong,” he told…
Tom Cruise reacts to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban break-up, calls it ‘karma’
“He was painted as the bad guy, and that stuck with him for years. “Tom was really stung…
Election 2026: The issues coming to fore that show similarities between NZ First, Labour – Jamie Ensor
Take Thursday, when Peters asked this question to Police Minister Mark Mitchell: “What happened to the perverted catch…
Treasury: It’s a matter of ‘when, not if’ taxes need to rise
“The overarching weakness of our current system is that we tax income, particularly capital income, in inconsistent ways,…
‘Left with no choice’: Ngāi Tahu takes Government to court over conservation law changes
The concession process, which is when permissions are given for activities on conservation land, is expected to be…
St Patrick’s Church fire in Napier: The return of the kauri cross that fell 40 metres as it burned
Also present was Alan Rhodes, who, wondering if salvageable items might fall into the wrong hands – despite…
Sustainable Business and Finance: AgriZeroNZ backs Canterbury start-up Amua with $1.2m for cow emissions device
A world-first public-private partnership focused on helping farmers reduce emissions without compromising their profitability and productivity, the organisation…
Rotorua SH30A tomo repaired after NZTA postpones upgrade to 2026
It comes as scheduled roadworks at the site were this week postponed until 2026 after road closures brought…
Massey reserve homicide: Teen responsible for security guard Ramandeep Singh’s death gets permanent suppression
But the Crown sought a “special care recipient order”, typical of most homicide cases involving insanity, in which…
Chelsey Field, mother of three children killed in Sanson fire, releases first public statement
“August, Hugo and Goldie were taken from me and all those who love them in the most horrible…