Kyle Whorrall homicide: Slain US student’s mother urges witnesses to speak up in Auckland murder probe
“Their unwavering dedication to identifying and apprehending all those involved in his murder is commendable. “While my foremost…
NZ house prices edge up in September after five-month slide, economists cautious
Chief property economist Kelvin Davidson said the rise in values was consistent with lower mortgage rates and an…
US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces up to 20 years in prison after New York judge rejects acquittal request in sex case
According to the New York Times, United States District Judge Arun Subramanian wrote in new court documents: “The…
Baby name consultant Taylor Humphrey charges up to $50k to help parents pick names
Like Nameberry, which regards itself as the world’s largest baby naming site, Humphrey is capitalising on a growing…
Serial fraudster, thief and boat burglar Bradley Croft clocks up $466k in offending
As for his spate of boat damages and thefts around Porirua and Lower Hutt between September and November…
New Zealand Winegrowers reports bumper 2025 harvest with exports up 5% by volume but value down
About 90% of the wine produced in New Zealand was exported to more than 100 countries. Shipments to…
Company liquidations up 26% despite improving credit trends
“Notably, 90+ day delinquencies have now fallen for the fourth consecutive month, and mortgage inquiries rose 10.6%, largely…
Universities give up using software to detect AI in students’ work
One of the presidents of Massey’s Tertiary Education Union branch, Dr Angela Feekery, told RNZ academics had not…
Florence Welch opens up on miscarriage and life‑threatening ectopic pregnancy
“It was my first experience of even trying to get pregnant and I thought, there’s no way, because…
Tokoroa plywood plant closure decision to affect up to 119 workers
The proposed closure followed Oji Fibre Solutions cutting 130 jobs and closing the country’s last paper-making machine at…
$8m Powerball jackpot up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto draw
However, one lucky Division 2 winner will scoop $83,708. A Christchurch player struck it lucky on Wednesday, winning…
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay surfer set to compete in Lady of the Log despite injury
The increasingly popular women-only surf competition was started in 2021 by Holly Macdonald and Niamh Jefferson, who started…