Special investigation: What tourist levies are really being spent on
It could be a billboard shot promoting New Zealand’s adventure capital, were it not for the green tinge…
$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…
Tauranga homes evacuated after suspicious package found in Matua; bomb squad stood down after item cleared
One person appears to be padded up in a bomb suit as part of the response to the…
Denmark blames ‘systematic’ attack as mystery drones swarm more airports
In response to a question, Poulsen said there is no evidence that Russia is linked to the sightings.…
Local body elections: Hastings voting-booklet blunder leaves 27 candidate profiles missing
“Because we have only been in Hawke’s Bay for 10 years, we are not familiar with all the…
Migrant exploitation: Southland farmer and former imam Reza Abdul-Jabbar loses appeal over $215k penalties
They argued the $215,000 penalty was excessive because the judge’s starting point was too high, and it should…
Police warn Facebook Marketplace sellers after reports of threats and assaults
Police are telling the public to exercise greater caution and, where possible, use a “reputable online site”. The…
Hakyung Lee suitcase double-murder trial: Mother found guilty of killing her children
Spiralling into “madness” after her husband’s death, she had given herself and her children what she thought was…
Her rape was unsolved for decades. The suspects were identical twins
They tested evidence gathered from the scene to try to identify the perpetrator through his DNA. Authorities found…
Brisbane Festival 2025 opens with Riverfire flyover and fireworks
A Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growler from No 6 Squadron, RAAF Base Amberley, conducts a flying display…
Family’s battle with council over noisy heat pump reaches Environment Court
“The children are also cold when they get up each morning.” While the notice has now been cancelled…
The Good Life: The first exhibits arrive at the new Lush Places sculpture garden
Michele Hewitson Contributing writer·New Zealand Listener· 20 Sep, 2025 07:00 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to…