Hiring now in Bay of Plenty: Record kiwifruit crop drives 19,000 jobs, forecast of 221 million trays
The average pay for orchard tasks during the 2025/26 season was around $25.70 an hour, but rates went…
Water polo bullying claims: Who knew what and when, and the PR tips for NZ women’s team as allegations hit headlines
“Jess (Jessica Milicich, the New Zealand captain) raised the point that it would be handy to have some…
Fuel supply emergency level system: How New Zealand’s response would change at each stage; when car bans might happen
“If the situation were to worsen, the Government has a range of tools it can use to manage…
Teacher found guilty of serious misconduct after sexual relationship with student
He, the teacher and the school all have interim name suppression. The former student told the tribunal that…
Drug kingpin Joshua Townshend avoids jail for $669k laundering, mephedrone ring
The raid signalled the end of Townshend’s criminal enterprise that involved importing and manufacturing drugs. An enterprise he’d…
Married At First Sight Australia 2026 recap – episode 20: ‘Nasty’: Vile MAFS insult sickens everyone
Joel denies it. “I’m down to earth and humble,” he insists, which is debatable given the dildo drumming.…
Harvey Weinstein’s prison interview reveals he felt betrayed after Gwyneth Paltrow went public with harassment account
“She wanted to be part of the crowd. I won’t forgive her for that.” Paltrow was considered the…
No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani says ‘miracle’ baby at 44 sparked a religious awakening
At the time, Stefani couldn’t have another baby but the conversation about the man’s conversion to Judaism sparked…
Warriors: Jacob Laban relishes starting role after earning start against Roosters – The Big League Podcast
“I feel like the game’s evolving, everyone’s getting fitter, everyone’s getting faster,” Laban said. “You don’t really see…
The five tribes Kiwi voters fall into: Which one are you – and how will politicians battle for your vote?
They used to call your landline in the middle of dinner, back when most of us had landlines.…
Married At First Sight Australia 2026 recap – episode 18: ‘Ick’: Mafs groom’s sex toy video repulses
“A video popped up of you that my friend sent me,” she tells her husband. “What video?” Joel…
Horse racing: Waikato stud farms join forces to keep Savaglee in New Zealand
“It was a wonderful day for us and pretty special to get a Blue Riband winner sired from…