Tongan Queen calls on New Zealand artists to help revive and take its tapa tradition to the world
One hundred Tongan women from 20 villages participated in the ngatu workshop in Tongatapu. Photo / Supplied Gillies…
Ardie Savea carving his own path with New Zealand Rugby and Adidas
“He’s only played two tests,” veteran All Blacks hooker and long-time Hurricane Dane Coles said of Savea later…
Man charged with arson after Newmarket and Epsom fires
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Jacinda Ardern urges global action on Gaza and maternal deaths in war zones
Ardern’s piece was published as the US for a sixth time vetoed a draft resolution at the UN…
Wattie’s financial filings reveal three years of losses and a $210m writedown
The company said it was buying fewer Hawke’s Bay peaches as demand for New Zealand-grown canned peaches was…
Estonia and allies denounce ‘reckless’ Russian air incursion
The alleged incursion came at a moment of heightened tension on Nato’s eastern border, after Warsaw last week…
Auckland Council and police investigating park worker accused of harming pūkeko
The incident occurred in full public view and, when the man realised he was being watched, his behaviour…
Southland gang members sentenced over shootings and violent assaults
“The sentencing of all six offenders sends a clear message to organised crime groups that behaviour like this…
Apple iPhone 17 launch sees strong demand, telcos offer trade-in and plan deals
Pre-orders for the new models opened on September 13, with first availability from today. The telcos won’t comment…
‘Dark and evil’ Ri Nikora to serve minimum of 12.5 years for murder of Kathleen Kawana
Then, in June, 2019, three years into their relationship, the 48-year-old strangled her unconscious again in her Titahi…
Five with serious injuries after three Hawke’s Bay and Tararua highway crashes in less than 24 hours
A police spokeswoman said the road reopened by 6.30am. State Highway 51 was closed on Thursday night after…
Chinese Embassy slams New Zealand security and intelligence agencies, warns travellers to ‘remain vigilant’
“Previously, there have been several reported cases of Chinese citizens experiencing similar harassment during entry or transit in…