‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler dead at 75
An earlier statement on Tyler’s website said: “We are very sorry to announce that Bonnie has been admitted…
Disney’s Moana: Dwayne Johnson shows off Samoan pride in cultural attire at world premiere
Laga’aia, the daughter of Samoan-Kiwi actor Jay Laga’aia, played the part of the taupou (ceremonial maiden) during a…
Flaxmere brothers among Song Quest finalists competing for $100,000 of prizes – On The Up
Alfred Fonoti-Fuimaono, left, their mother Alofa Tulasi Fonoti, Jordan Fonoti-Fuimaono and Faamanu Fonoti-Fuimaono. The singers were selected in…
On The Up: Tairāwhiti rapper Shaskey advances to Pass the Mic Sydney final
“I’m stoked – I feel really blessed to be representing Tairāwhiti and Tāmaki Makaurau in the final,“ Shaskey…
Hot Take: Why carry-on luggage brings out the worst in us
By the time boarding reaches Group 6, the mood has changed considerably. Still in the aisle, those a…
Fifa World Cup: Quarter-finalists bringing big names to the last eight football teams
It is difficult to see any team keeping Didier Deschamps’ men quiet, given their embarrassment of riches in…
Society Insider: Sir John Kirwan’s Italian family wedding and the European summer of Kiwi millionaires
Niko Kirwan’s mother, Lady Fiorella Kirwan, was born in the medieval city of Treviso and the family’s wine…
On The Up: Napier mum turned volunteer shares how Bellyful helped her postpartum struggle
“My mind, my anxiety was zero or one hundred, and living in that all day of being constantly…
Paralympics: Jess Johnstone targets Dame Sophie Pascoe’s record on charge towards LA28 – On The Up
As a toddler, Johnstone was diagnosed with hip dysplasia, a condition where the bones of the hip joint…
Auckland Council orders clean-up at Heart of the City, auditor appointed
The Herald understands council chief executive Phil Wilson met with Beck earlier this week. The council has since…
Why ANZ economists are upbeat about the Reserve Bank’s OCR increase
The unemployment rate is high and consumer demand is weak, factors even the RBNZ concedes will limit the…
The banned product that could hold up cutting power bills for renters
But there’s a big catch – they currently can’t be used in New Zealand. Worksafe has prohibited the…