‘Take them away, crush them’: Australia faces an ebike surge that some say poses a health emergency | Electric vehicles
After the Sydney Harbour Bridge was swarmed by 40 or so ebikes and e-motorcycles on Wednesday, the Australian…
No ‘respect’ shown to teacher aides
A Dunedin teacher aide says being paid out of the toilet paper and electricity budgets has led to…
Flying start: All three NZ snowboarders through to Winter Olympics big air final
New Zealand’s Lyon Farrell reacts after competing in the snowboard men’s big air qualification at the Milano Cortina…
Blues outclass Crusaders in high-scoring Onewa Domain pre-season clash
The Super Rugby Pacific pre-season for 2026 has concluded for both the Blues and the Crusaders at Onewa…
Fabian Holland injured in Highlanders’ preseason win over Moana Pasifika
After a shaky outing last week in their first Super Rugby preseason game of the year, the Highlanders…
Councillor refuses to apologise for comment
An Invercargill councillor has refused to apologise for what he said during a tense public exchange this week.…
Outrage after Trump shares video depicting Obamas as apes
A video shared on Donald Trump’s social media account that depicted Democratic former president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as apes…
Kiwi athletes take part in Winter Olympics opening ceremony
New Zealand made a proud entrance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, with…
American’s offer to buy $69m Pakatua Island falls through, agent blames OIO, All things property, under OneRoof
– A strong overseas offer for Pakatua Island fell through due to the Overseas Investment Office process. –…
Anger gives way to confidence, ennui at Waitangi 2026
It was the year of making good in the new abnormal. “Acclimatising”, one of the north’s most revered…
What’s behind Peeni Henare’s decision to quit, and the Government’s plan to welcome a very powerful visitor – Thomas Coughlan
And while MPs, diplomats and lobbyists were able to temporarily emancipate themselves from the turgid waft of stewing…
Nangs crisis in Hawke’s Bay: ‘It’s epidemic now – they’re everywhere’
“The community is concerned about this matter and I share their concerns,” he said. “I have spoken with…