Election 2026: National trails Labour on key cost-of-living issue, but gaining ground as Government sees rating rebound
Inflation/the cost of living continues to be the top issue for New Zealanders, as it has been for…
Weather: Cold snap hits New Zealand with strong southerlies and below-average temperatures
Wellington is forecast to reach a high of just 12C today, down from 20C yesterday, with exposed areas…
Middle East conflict: Auckland restaurateurs Sid and Chand Sahrawat stuck in Dubai
“I did not expect Iran to be impacting Dubai. In fact, when the other Gulf countries started shutting…
Warren Smith jailed for raping young girl 50 years ago
She had worried about her “body being ruined”, about her family finding out, and that if she said…
Jetstar announces first direct Christchurch-Perth route
The South Island airport said the upcoming Perth service would ensure Christchurch remained a strong, competitive gateway for…
Rattling our dags: The enduring appeal of Country Calendar
Good old Country Calendar. If it were a joker or a sheila, you wouldn’t hesitate to buy it…
Napier Mayor Richard McGrath names Roger Brownlie as new Deputy Mayor after Sally Crown stood down
McGrath said there were some strong candidates around the council table for the role – five told Hawke’s…
Australia brain drain: PhD student to software engineer, who is actually leaving?
As NZ heads into an election year, it’s worth examining the issue through the eyes of those choosing…
Climb every maunga: Steven Braunias on his epic volcano adventure
In the first of a two-part series, Steve Braunias, armed only with a bus pass, a flask of…
Sonia Gray returns to uncover the truth about ADHD stimulant treatment – No Such Thing as Normal
“It’s more calm now,” Tilly says, describing the shift from a brain where “everything is happening at once”…
New Zealand Open: Dan Hillier surges into lead with late birdie run
Dan Hillier makes birdie on the packed 18th hole at the 105th NZ Golf Open at Millbrook Resort.…
Van rolls after hitting truck in South Auckland, 3 people taken to hospital
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