A son’s secret: How a North Shore 22-year-old with zero combat or military experience died fighting for Ukraine
“Just tell me,” she said. The officer asked if they could go inside first. “No,” Mary replied. “Just…
Election 2026: Winston Peters announces citizens-only voting policy
“Voting in our country should be a privilege of those who have sworn allegiance to New Zealand and…
Pastures Past: Moa bone discoveries across New Zealand
Moa were known to Māori long before Europeans arrived, but the first European discoveries of moa bones in…
Female soldier feared she would be killed, Army grants accused colleague name suppression
The soldier’s commanding officer’s name was also suppressed. NZDF’s documents show XX faces two military charges of disobeying…
All Blacks v France: World media reacts as Dave Rennie era begins with victory in Christchurch
In between those scores Les Bleus also crossed the whitewash with tries from Antoine Hastoy and Théo Attissogbe.…
PM Christopher Luxon blames NZ First for high energy prices during Hawke’s Bay visit
During that meeting, Peters took a swipe at the current crop of Hawke’s Bay MPs, Catherine Wedd (Tukituki),…
Coalition politics must not mar Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to NZ to seal free trade deal – Fran O’Sullivan
This should be a moment when the coalition Government presents a united front to one of the world’s…
Emergency response at Christchurch Airport after ‘smell of smoke’ diverts Air New Zealand flight
Emergency services could be seen on the runway of the airport, with both fire and ambulance crews responding.…
NZ First opposing clauses in Government’s Crimes Act reform
It also features a new offence for anyone who had the intent to injure a first responder or…
New Zealand avocado harvest tipped to hit 8 million trays this season
“This market mix allows the industry to capitalise on strong opportunities in Australia while continuing to advance the…
New NZ First candidate Michael Laws wants broadcasting portfolio to scrap RNZ
Speaking to the Herald, Laws identified several ministerial portfolios that took his interest, including broadcasting, local government, public…
Magic Men Australia strippers hunt for missing luggage across New Zealand
Some of the performers looked puzzled standing by their empty trailer, while two were seen running down the…