Society Insider: Meet Robyn Munro, the hairdresser to Auckland’s ultra-wealthy
“It was there I really got an appreciation for the dynamics of great event hair, so in 2007,…
The housing market stand-off: Fifth-slowest July on record
The institute said it was the fifth-slowest July on record. The picture was mixed around the country, though.…
Travis Kelce says wedding to Taylor Swift was ‘best night of my life’
“It’s kind of cool to be able to, you know, live out my childhood dream of being in…
The risks and what is being done to prepare for a strong El Niño this summer
“When you’ve got wind, that really pushes any fires along but also further enhances, I guess, that dryness…
Ricky Gervais sends love to The Office co-star Lucy Davis amid her cancer battle
Following her post, Davis was flooded with messages of support from her famous friends, including comedian and actor…
All Blacks vs South Africa: Key selection battles heat up before the test
Cracking Rennie’s test side for the Boks will be difficult but, in some instances, fine-line selection calls are…
‘It’s the first time, and it’s the last time’: Europe witnesses rare total eclipse of the sun
“It’s the first time and it’s the last time, the only time I’m going to see an eclipse,”…
Luxon leadership challenge: In the end, they didn’t have the numbers
Well, shortly before 5pm today, we found out (mostly). A brief, terse statement from Luxon said Defence Minister…
Sadie-Leigh inquest hears from neighbour who often cared for the toddler
Now that the criminal process is finished, a coroner’s inquest before Coroner Tracey Fitzgibbon is seeking to determine…
Is New Zealand waiting for a recovery that is never coming? – The Economy of Everything
“Look, I’m not, not trying to justify how the Prime Minister has handled himself on stage,” Dann said.…
Costs of elite sport: The sacrifices behind Bay of Plenty’s rising athletes
The trip cost a few thousand dollars, more than the $2000 his family had typically spent on basketball…
What it’s like to live with misophonia: The sound of chewing can send me into a homicidal rage
Misophonia is a neurological condition, where the body’s incoming signals are confused by certain noises. It then triggers…