Three-day Auckland music Festival Splore announces 2026 event will be last
“I have been involved with Splore at Tāpapakanga for 20 years and I feel now is a time…
Media Insider: Tova O’Brien to host Breakfast on TVNZ
O’Brien was one of several leading candidates to host Breakfast, as revealed by Media Insider earlier. Mel Chan-Green…
ACC announces chief executive Megan Main won’t seek reappointment; News comes as organisational change looms
The Government has been urging ACC to be more scrupulous to put a lid on soaring claims costs.…
Hoki Matete denied parole again but will be reconsidered in 2026, after 20 years in preventive detention
However, Matete remains an inmate of the Auckland Region Women’s Correctional Facility (ARWCF). The Parole Board declined to…
Fifa World Cup 2026 draw live updates: All Whites group for World Cup to be revealed
Live updates of the Fifa World Cup 2026 draw where the All Whites will learn their opponents for…
All Whites to play four-team tournament in March 2026 in Auckland, ahead of Fifa World Cup
The arrangement is a fillip for New Zealand Football, who have traditionally struggled to bring top nations to…
Horse of the Year 2026 cancelled amid funding issues, lack of major sponsor
The annual gathering, one of New Zealand’s largest sporting celebrations, draws thousands of riders, supporters, spectators and tradespeople…
One Love music festival cancels 2026 show due to tough economic climate
“Because of these factors, along with unforeseen developments behind the scenes, our team has had to make the…
Christopher Luxon dismisses leadership speculation, vows to lead National into 2026 election
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is “absolutely” going to lead the National Party into the next election…
Election 2026: National promises to lift default KiwiSaver contribution to 12%
The change would be phased in, going up 0.5 percentage points a year a year from 2029. “If…
Rotorua SH30A tomo slows traffic after NZTA postpones upgrade to 2026
Traffic built up in Rotorua’s eastern suburbs on Monday morning after NZTA closed all four lanes of SH30A…
Rotorua SH30A roadworks postponed to 2026 as MP slams NZTA for road closure
In a statement today NZTA apologised for the disruption caused and confirmed it would rethink its approach. “We…