Auckland Rainbow Parade 2026: Police to help with security, fine weather set to attract crowds
Crowds gather to celebrate Auckland’s Rainbow Parade last year. Photo / Sylvie Whinray “It’s a public expression of…
Mother of man accused of Jasmaine Reihana murder claims police ‘messed her around’ on night of death
She has recalled repeatedly phoning the police and attending the station around the time of Reihana’s death. Morunga,…
Kauri launch Callisto, built in Waipu from Brynderwyns trees, features at Auckland Wooden Boat Festival
Built using timber milled at the Barrott family’s Waipu sawmill business, Callisto was one of the first flybridge…
Why are New Zealand’s cicadas so loud this time of year – and is it dangerous?
They want some love. Cicadas emerge from the ground, typically from about December to March, to spend the…
Shia LaBeouf breaks silence over Mardi Gras arrest with ‘free me’ social media message
The post marked his first activity on the platform since December 2025, when he shared an image of…
All Blacks, Crusaders midfielder Dallas McLeod signs with English club Exeter
“Honestly, it’s pretty bittersweet for me,” McLeod said. “I grew up watching the Crusaders and it was always…
Married At First Sight Australia 2026 recap – episode 8: Mafs wife finds secret Burn Book
Last night, Luke fled Trash Tower following a week of bullying from Mel. What tipped him over the…
Society Insider: Soul Bar’s general manager Olivia Carter to leave role after 17 years; Steve Dunstan’s new brand repping Auckland; Hannah & Beauden Barrett’s wedding weekend
Carter has been behind Soul’s highest profile events and hosted many A-list international celebrities in her tenure, including…
Auckland pack rape trial: German backpacker sobs as defence questions consent
“I wouldn’t say something like that,” she eventually responded, but conceded that because of her own spotty memory…
Whangārei murder trial told of knife in pocket and victim Jasmaine Reihana ‘not herself’
Morunga, 35, is on trial in the High Court at Whangārei, charged with the murder of his ex‑partner…
Semi-finalists sorted at NZ senior women’s golf championship in Gisborne
Top seed Lisa Herbert’s game was described as “elegant” by her quarter-final opponent at the NZ senior women’s…
YouTube down: Blank screen and ‘something went wrong’ errors hit users
YouTube Shorts also appeared to be unavailable on the app, but users could still watch videos by searching…