Former NZ Idol music judge Paul Ellis given home detention for high alcohol reading
Judge Bill Hastings said in sentencing him today that Ellis’ life “came unstuck” with the end of his…
Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King: Mayor says development ‘may not be as bad as people think’
Petley said he was “neutral towards the whole thing” but agreed that having a Starbucks and Burger King…
Peter Laupama’s aggravated robbery acquittal sent back to the Rotorua District Court for review
Laupama demanded the victim hand over his car keys and told him he was going to receive “a…
Migrant worker Dara Singh avoids conviction after New Plymouth assault spurred by racial remarks
Singh approached the victim, grabbing him by his arms and pushing him towards the restaurant. The victim pulled…
ChatGPT maker OpenAI releases first web browser, Atlas – with Kiwi Ben Goodger at spearhead: Tech Insider
Could it dethrone Chrome, which holds around two-thirds of the web browser market? Not immediately. Atlas was only…
Whanganui pilot Hana Beck named New Zealand’s Young Aviator of the Year
“Someone told me to stay in the office for another five minutes; I thought there must be some…
Dirty money: Why your KiwiSaver fund may not be as ethical as you think
What if, when it comes to weapons, it was the “responsible” thing for a KiwiSaver manager to buy…
BRCA2 gene family speaks out on inherited cancer and hope for the future
For women, the BRCA gene mutation dramatically increases the likelihood of getting breast or ovarian cancer, and a…
Forsman’s 1000 New Zealand victories a tribute to Jomara Bloodstock connection
“I wouldn’t be anywhere near 1,000 without him,” he said. “A lot of it is his hard work…
Watch: Blue whale spotted on Akaroa cruise in first sighting since 2020
“We had word from another operator that there was a humpback whale just at the harbour entrance,” Waghorn…
What happens to my debt when I die? – Diana Clement
Next up is personal tax debt, which is unsecured, but has priority over ordinary loans. Business tax doesn’t…
Will the Northern Lights be visible in Spain this year?: This is when and where they might be seen
Friday, 17 October 2025, 11:07 The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are one of the most spectacular natural…