New Zealand violinist Jenny Banks remembered after death from dementia, aged 42
When Jenny was 4, she began learning Suzuki method violin with the late Rosanne Forde, who had just…
Juken mill closure sparks fears of job losses across Kaitāia
JNL’s Triboard Mill in Kaitāia is not affected. While the closure directly affected employees, he believed the effects…
From White Lotus to Stories About My Body: Morgana O’Reilly heads to Hamilton
After becoming a parent, O’Reilly said she lost confidence in her writing and questioned whether she should tell…
Commonwealth Games: Eliza McCartney finishes second in pole vault at World Athletics meet in Budapest
McCartney, a two-time Olympian, won silver at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. Tom Walsh was…
Toxic anti-worming drug for animals, levamisole, found in NZ party pills and powders
International research has revealed severe reactions to the drug overseas – from nausea, vomiting, fatigue, joint pain and…
Rocket Lab overtakes Air New Zealand as Sharesies investors regain confidence
Rocket Lab shares were held by close to 70,000 Sharesies investors across New Zealand and Australia at the…
Election 2026: Te Kira Lawrence named New Zealand First candidate for East Cape
Lawrence was elected to Napier City Council last year – after a first unsuccessful run in 2022 –…
On The Up: Northland hospitality leader Victoria Alexander wins top industry award
“I’ve been chasing it for a few years now, it’s quite surreal. “In hospitality, it’s such a challenging…
Queens of the Stone Age announce Auckland show on 2026 tour
Queens of the Stone Age are set to play one show at Spark Arena this December. Photo /…
Stan Walker announces first New Zealand show in six years, set for Auckland in October
“I want to give my fans an experience unlike any they’ve ever had, and for them to leave…
H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Wellington seabird, first NZ case recorded
New Zealanders are being urged not to handle sick or dead birds though there has not been any…
Porirua teen Ashen who caught meningitis in Bali finally home in New Zealand
Lyons described it as a “trip of a lifetime” which turned into “every parent’s worst nightmare”. She said…