After two big weekends, the North American box office takes a hit
Neither a Jordan Peele-produced horror nor a Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell romantic drama were enough to continue…
Power still out for about 400 residents in South Canterbury after weekend storms
MetService said strong winds are expected to continue into this afternoon and evening, mainly for the Canterbury and…
Kitchen Things’ Napier and Nelson stores to close as liquidation looms
“In the meantime, we are continuing to sell stock held at heavily discounted prices to achieve the best…
Bay of Plenty avocado growers count losses after weekend wind
“It was just shaking the heck out of the house.” While the house fared all right, Heays said…
Australian was flying crashed plane carrying cocaine in Brazil, police say
The plane was registered in the African nation of Zambia, media reports claim. Footage published online shows firefighters…
Rotorua power outages after weekend winds leave thousands without supply
MetService meteorologist John Law said the strongest gust recorded in Rotorua over the weekend was 80km/h. Tauranga had…
BMW PGA Championship: Ryan Fox, Daniel Hillier, Kazuma Kobori through to the weekend
For the 27-year-old from Wellington, there is plenty to play for as he is currently in the hunt…
Kiwi racer Scott McLaughlin joins Corvette lineup for Suzuka 1000 return in Japan this weekend
“It’s on my bucket list to drive at this track. I’ve always wanted to race at Suzuka, it’s…
Major cinema chain offers $8 movie tickets to celebrate 116th birthday
Hoyts general manager of customer engagement Brad Eaton said the cinema chain was delighted to offer the special…
Two more Smiths City stores close as liquidation sale winds up, massive discounts
All remaining stock is being sold at 70% off the lowest in-store ticketed prices. But administrators said no…
Confidential document details Mayor Wayne Brown’s office drinks during Auckland floods
The father and son were going to have a drink from the dedicated beer fridge in the mayoral…
Media Insider: Sky TV rugby commentator Jeff McTainsh and his last-minute, madcap dash to Eden Park to call All Blacks-South Africa test
He had no time to finish the Shield game – that was left to co-commentator Ben Castle –…