On The Up: Russell nurse Jade Clifford to represent Far North in Miss Universe NZ finals
Downes is a New Zealand dancer and beauty queen who won the global Miss Universe title in 1983.…
Shearing: NZ loses first test against Wales at Epynt Shears
“I struggled with still a bit of jet lag, and a combination of two days’ shearing in this…
NZ-India FTA scrutiny grows after global arrests in organised crime sweep
New Zealand Police declined to comment on whether they provided any help to the North American law enforcement…
Bird flu: No new cases confirmed in NZ, MPI fields surge in public notifications
Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA) president Ashley Ryan said the testing formed…
Air New Zealand captain’s dream career in limbo after brain cancer diagnosis
With Beatson now looking to specialist care and unfunded treatments, while facing a high-risk second surgery and the…
Why NZ’s newest trade alliance matters as US threatens 12.5% tariffs
“Tariffs in themselves are harmful; they restrict competition,” McClay said as the meeting wrapped up. “They put up…
‘Take off your kneepads’: Shane Jones’ dig at Luxon over Modi visit, reveals weight-loss drug use
He delivered a crass, veiled dig at Luxon, who often has an affectionate nature when meeting with foreign…
Shane Jones warns of ‘demographic engineering’ as NZ First opens convention
NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones giving a speech at the opening of the party’s convention in Auckland.…
Why Moana live action star Rena Owen kept her own accent in Disney film
Despite being set in a (mythical) Pacific island and inspired by stories from the region, New Zealand audiences…
Former Labour minister Rino Tirikatene joins NZ First
Tirikatene’s grandfather, Sir Eruera Tirikatene, held one of the four original Māori electorates – Southern Māori – from…
The India-New Zealand FTA, NZ First and the election-year rift – Editorial
It’s a clear winner for New Zealand, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t questions. New Zealanders need clarity…
H5N1 bird flu in NZ: ‘It would really hurt,’ says Whanganui poultry farmer
“Worst-case scenario would be having to dispose of all birds, deep-cleaning the entire farm and repopulating.” For his…