Things to do this Auckland Anniversary Weekend: Regatta, exhibits, concerts and more
When: Nightly until February 14. Where: Outdoor Amphitheatre, Pumphouse, Killarney Park, Takapuna. Price: Tickets $27-$30 + booking fees…
‘I was there’: Wedding guest comments on Brooklyn Beckham’s claims
Social media star Jack Remmington posted a video after Brooklyn released his statement and in the comments, Agapiou…
Granny flats: What new rules mean for costs, consents and your rates
people need to understand the changes so they could plan with confidence. “Granny flats can make a real…
Te Papa has some of NZ’s greatest artworks, so why won’t our national museum let us see them?
Imagine going to the National Gallery in London and not seeing anything by Turner, Constable or Gainsborough. Or…
Australian Open: No Venus Williams fairytale as Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka win Melbourne openers
“But overall just happy. I’m pleased about the level that I played today,” added Alcaraz, who was playing…
Matinee Idle: Simon Morris on his Radio NZ show’s last waltz
For many, Matinee Idle was the esoteric sound of summer holiday afternoons for more than 20 years. Then…
Motorsport: Hayden Paddon on tricky preparation for WRC’s Rallye Monte Carlo
“We’re over here for three weeks basically for one rally with all the testing and the tyre preparation,…
Non-alcoholic beverages and smarter drinking choices see a shift in drinking habits
“I thought, ‘I don’t think the second half of this game is going to go to well if…
Future of flying: Ultra-long haul routes, robots and cleaner jets by 2050
Imagining the future of flight, how might the world of aviation look 50 years from now? That’s not…
ASB Classic: Xinyu Wang ends Alexandra Eala run in Auckland WTA semi-final epic
Wang seemed still in mild disbelief, having arrived in Auckland with little or no expectations. “It’s amazing,” she…
Neighbour of Rotorua parolee facility speaks out as rehab programme faces next location battle
The council served the trust an abatement notice in March after an inspection found the facility was operating…
The best (and weirdest) tech found at CES 2026
The ride-booking giant’s road to robotaxis has been a complicated one: an early Uber self-driving test vehicle killed…