Canadian Kenneth Law who aided suicides of Kiwis pleads guilty
At a court in Newmarket, north of Toronto, prosecutors said they did not believe they had a viable…
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth slams New Zealand for ‘freeloading’ on defence
New Zealand journalist and foreign affairs expert Anna Fifield – who writes the Between Giants global affairs newsletter…
What’s on in Auckland this weekend: Club bangers, hip hop, Pasifika pride and more
Expect high-energy sounds, big-rig lighting, and one of the most eclectic and electric dance floors in the city…
Rotorua primary school raises safety fears over busy pedestrian crossing
“You’ve got young children trying to cross the road, and then you’ve got vehicles coming from either direction,…
Budget 2026: The three quiet signals shaping New Zealand’s future – Cecilia Robinson
But there are also some signs of resilience. New Zealand recorded a $1.9 billion goods trade surplus in…
Gin Wigmore on coming home, opening a deli in Kingsland and her album Beautiful Mess
Musician Gin Wigmore has returned to New Zealand and opened a deli in the middle of Kingsland. After…
Budget 2026: How much could your council get from Govt’s new housing consent scheme?
Infometrics’ analysis for this policy over the March 2026 year suggested $1.2b would be returned to councils. Under…
School ‘adamant’ due process was followed when it knowingly hired ex-athlete sex offender
“In my opinion it was a poor decision on [redacted] part to employ.” In 2023, the man pleaded…
Black Caps v Ireland result: Blair Tickner takes five as New Zealand claim win inside three days
While New Zealand can take huge positives into the first test against England, namely through the form of…
Rachel Law and Nala triumph at national sheep dog trials in Hawke’s Bay
The South Island claimed both heading dog titles, with Alan Stewart, of Omakau-Earnsleugh, triumphing in the long head…
Black Caps v Ireland live updates: New Zealand hunt victory on day three
All the action from day three of the one-off test between the Black Caps and Ireland, from Stormont.…
McDonald’s New Zealand profit jumps to $108.7m as fast-food giant plans six new restaurants
A further $635,000 was attributed to licence fees, while service fees, which refers to the monthly royalty-style revenues…