The marine species that have ‘totally disappeared’ from Marlborough Sounds
The Marlborough Sounds are facing a biodiversity crisis. Photo: Bernard Spragg via Wikimedia Commons Three species have disappeared…
Black Caps v West Indies second test – day three
New Zealand players celebrate a successful LBW review against West Indies Justin Greaves during the second Test at…
Top chefs’ Christmas tips: What to make from scratch and what to buy
Tommy Hope, head chef, Tala Buy: Mayonnaise and Christmas mince pies Make: Gravy “I’ll always make my own…
Tsunami advisory lifted after magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast region
The 6.7 magnitude quake hit Japan’s northeastern region. Photo: USGS Japan has lifted a tsunami advisory issued after…
Christchurch murder: Chantal McDonald named as victim in Nathan Boulter fatal stabbing
On July 23, the 36-year-old stabbed her in a frenzied attack, delivering a total of 55 stab wounds…
Second bank hikes longer-term home loan rates
The Co-operative Bank has become the second major lender to lift long-term mortgage rates in response to rising…
Westpac gets a friend – the Co-operative Bank hikes some home loan rates in a similar pattern
The Co-operative Bank matches Westpac with steep hikes in longer term fixed mortgage rates, but a cut for…
Three construction firms sentenced over 2023 Queenstown slip
On September 22, 2023, torrential rain sent a debris flow down the Ben Lomond Reserve, sweeping on to…
‘Highly careless’: Companies fined over role in Queenstown slip
The three companies responsible for contributing to a landslide near Queenstown’s Skyline gondola in 2023 must pay more…
Crypto mogul jailed for 15 years over $69b stablecoin fraud
Onetime cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after a US$40 billion (NZ$68.8…
SunLive – Public tip-off leads to Whangamatā meth bust
Anonymous tip-offs from the Whangamatā community have helped police disrupt the supply of methamphetamine into the town. Following…
Tsunami warning in Japan after 6.7-magnitude quake
Broadcaster NHK said the level of shaking was less than the bigger tremor late on Monday, which knocked…