SSports Read More Northland angler hooks 279kg swordfish and pending women’s recordFebruary 2, 2026 Horrocks thought they would end up tagging and releasing the swordfish quickly. “I jinxed it.” Horrocks spent seven…
BBusiness Read More Ikea owner Ingka plans to double NZ forestry land to 100,000haFebruary 1, 2026 Its largest forestry holding is in Latvia with roughly 230,000ha, followed by the United States with 75,000ha, Estonia…
BBusiness Read More Officials not concerned about Chinese Yutong buses despite international security fearsFebruary 1, 2026 An investigation in Norway last year found the Zhengzhou-based company could, in theory, disable the buses mid-transit via…
NNew Zealand Read More Breakers lose 91-89 to Tasmania JackJumpers, playoff chances fadeFebruary 1, 2026 While the New Zealand Breakers were whistled for 24 personal fouls, the Tasmania JackJumpers were pinged just 15…
NNew Zealand Read More Race walker Lucas Martin heading to Brazil for 2026 Race Walk World ChampionshipsFebruary 1, 2026 Martin attended Whangaehu School, St George’s School and Whanganui Collegiate School. His introduction to race walking was unique.…
SSports Read More Horse racing: Patterson goes back-to-back in LowlandFebruary 1, 2026 “The two runs at home, the way she got home she was unlucky, she should have won her…
NNew Zealand Read More Lily Allen announces New Zealand tour date as part of her new West End Girl album tourFebruary 1, 2026 Her new album West End Girl was released in October last year, just days after announcing the surprise…
SSports Read More Napier gets big thumbs-up after offshore raceJanuary 31, 2026 The sport has suffered through economic times, with numerous boats “parked-up in garages and yards all over Auckland”,…
NNew Zealand Read More New Zealand has nothing to gain by publicly demonising the US – EditorialJanuary 31, 2026 Much of this criticism is warranted. American foreign policy influences how we as New Zealanders view and conduct…
NNew Zealand Read More Auckland import business owner Wei Xu sentenced for cigarette smuggling schemeJanuary 31, 2026 The defendant was lured by the prospect of easy money amid financial setbacks that had started during the…
NNew Zealand Read More Former All Black Malakai Fekitoa reflects on leaving New Zealand, rugby in Italy and 2027 Rugby World CupJanuary 31, 2026 At the time of his departure, Fekitoa described the move as the “hardest decision” of his life. With…
NNew Zealand Read More Israeli men jailed over Auckland cocaine smuggling plot get discount for October 7 Hamas attackJanuary 30, 2026 They sought a 15% sentence reduction for the impact of the October 7 attack and their mental health.…