Sorry! The economic recovery you ordered has been delayed
Expectations were repeatedly raised and dashed, but 2025 ended up being another frustrating year in the desert for…
Man jailed for ‘cruel treatment’ of dog, assaulting daughter
A judge has described the actions of a man who repeatedly hit his dog with a large square…
Australian Prime Minister booed as Bondi Beach attack victims honoured
By Samuel McKeith and Praveen Menon, Reuters Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his wife Jodie Haydon attend…
Rotorua Lakes High principal Jon Ward farewelled after 6 years of change
Rotorua Lakes High School’s retiring principal Jon Ward. Photo / Kelly Makiha She landed a job teaching at…
Australia falls silent, lights candles for Bondi Beach shooting victims
Summer winds buffeted flags lowered to half-mast across the country, including over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. A candle…
Council workers save great-grandmother’s life in ‘miracle’ garden rescue
A Rotorua family is rejoicing in a “miracle” after the chance arrival of council workers saved the life…
Pair vying for vacant council seat
And they’re off. After a slow start, two nominations had been received by Friday for the Central Otago…
Remuera sex offender wanting to return to China claims three friends were ‘assassinated’ in Auckland
Earlier this year, Shang, who moved to New Zealand in 2020, pleaded guilty to 52 charges, 48 of…
Cricket: England’s Brendon McCullum under fire after Ashes defeat
Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. Photo: PHOTOSPORT England’s red-ball coach Brendon McCullum has faced a barrage of criticism…
UK’s Prince William and son George continue Diana’s legacy with Christmas trip to homeless shelter
Prince William and his son George at The Passage, London. Photo: Kensington Palace The Prince of Wales and…
Te Pāti Māori ‘confident’ of a comeback ahead of 2026 general election
“1% – what’s less? Is there a 0%?” In June, Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who held the Tāmaki Makaurau…
Aston Villa 2-1 Man United (Dec 21, 2025) Game Analysis
Morgan Rogers‘ brilliant brace helped Aston Villa secure a 10th-straight win in all competitions as the Premier League…