H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Wellington seabird, first NZ case recorded
New Zealanders are being urged not to handle sick or dead birds though there has not been any…
Case of H5 bird flu confirmed in New Zealand
A case of the H5 bird flu has been confirmed in New Zealand this afternoon. Biosecurity Minister Andrew…
Northbound lanes on Wellington’s Transmission Gully reopen after fire
A vehicle fire closed northbound lanes on State Highway 1 through Wellington’s Transmission Gully for two hours this…
China makes veiled threat after New Zealand marks South China Sea ruling’s anniversary
The offending statement said New Zealand reaffirmed the decision of an Arbitration Tribunal, convened under the United Nations…
Wellington councillor Ray Chung tells NZSIS Chinese Embassy questioned him after Shen Yun dance
An article in The Epoch Times, a news outlet associated with Falun Gong, quoted Chung as saying he…
Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest winner announced
A 19-year-old countertenor from Auckland is the 2026 Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest winner. Samuel Mataele won the…
Weightloss on afterpay: The cost of one woman’s Wegovy journey
A Wegovy-user from Wellington says the benefits from losing 16kg far outweighed the stigma and financial burden attached…
Samuel Mataele wins 2026 Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest in Wellington
The six finalists performed with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre in the presence…
All Blacks v Italy player ratings: The Italians who impressed against Dave Rennie’s men
3. Marco Riccioni – 7 Italy’s scrum wasn’t as effective when he and his front-row partners made their…
Short term accommodation rate hike pressures Airbnb owners in Wellington
Airbnb hosts warn there will be fewer accommodation options in Wellington as a result of a council vote…
Kiwi-born artist Horatio T. Birdbath’s final wish to bring his art home
One of Birdbath’s most notable works is a Fremantle mural dubbed “Horatio’s Wall”. Photo / Kellee Mitchell “The…
All Blacks v Italy: Why Dave Rennie’s side must raise standards in Wellington test – Liam Napier
Rennie dialled back the risk and reward with his selections this week to prioritise progressing cohesion and continuity.…