Zuru sues US Government over unlawful Trump tariffs, seeks huge refund
Questions sent to Zuru this week about the suit went unanswered. Zuru is one of several thousand large…
Fire engine suffers equipment failure at central Auckland blaze, union voices safety concerns
In a video posted on social media by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU), audio from inside…
Hatchet buried over China deal? Not yet, say Cook Islands and New Zealand
“The two delegations discussed the fundamental challenges facing the New Zealand-Cook Islands relationship over the past 18 months…
Vintage brooch styling: Six ways to wear the Oscars trend in your 2026 wardrobe
Brooches were the jewellery du jour at this week’s Oscars, the second year in a row we saw…
New Zealand twins once hailed as ‘miracle babies’ celebrate 80th birthday
Jan Morland spent her 80th birthday in Portland, Oregon. “I’ve only got my mother’s word for this, but…
New Zealand tourist trampled by elephant on Zambia walking safari died by misadventure – coroner
The court heard the pair were on a walking safari organised by travel company Expert Africa and had…
Oscars 2026: Brigitte Bardot, Eric Dane among stars snubbed during in memoriam tribute
A third commenter claimed the Academy “missed the mark” with its presentation. French actor Brigitte Bardot did not…
Napier’s squabbling councillors get the region’s biggest pay bump
Roger Brownlie remains Mayor Richard McGrath’s deputy mayor until the Tuesday meeting’s vote, a council spokesperson has confirmed.…
Blockhouse Bay bus crash: Emergency services at Auckland intersection
A traffic light crashed to the ground following an accident in Auckland. Photo / Supplied The person shooting…
Handguns and cocaine discovered in ‘unaccompanied luggage’ at Auckland Airport during investigation into corrupt Air NZ baggage handlers
Over the past five years, dozens of airport workers have been arrested and hundreds of kilograms of drugs…
Climb every maunga: Steve Braunias continues his epic volcano adventure – and finds not all are accessible
When I set out to climb every volcanic mountain in the Auckland field, I regarded it as mission…
Inside the secret $6.3m plan to get New Zealand a Michelin star
“With this campaign we’re proving that our cuisine is worthy of a star, or a billion, while showcasing…