Grammys 2026 winners: The complete list
This year’s Grammy Awards are sure to be defined by historic firsts and lasts. Music’s biggest night returns…
Bay of Plenty council urges summer swimmers to check Rotorua water safety
Two were in the Central Bay, three in the Eastern Bay and two in the Western Bay. Four…
NZ Rugby boss David Kirk and family get a welcome at Hawke’s Bay marae
In the rush of the moment Whyte would tell Kirk “this is how we roll sometimes”, and would…
Coastguard issues summer boating safety alert after near-fatal Lake Rotoiti rescue
Without the crucial life preservers, the brothers used two bags and a seat cushion to stay above the…
The Spinoff guide to life: How to return home like a pro this summer
City slickers can antagonise whānau when they head home for the break – often without any idea they’re…
Kairakau families brace for Christmas under level 4 water restrictions
John said seasonal restrictions were not unusual for Kairakau, but the timing and severity were. “It happens yearly…
Bay of Plenty holiday roading works set to ease summer travel pressures
“Queues might be a little longer when the passing lanes are closed, but there will be minimal impact…
New Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summer
Internationally, about 1.1 million passengers will be flying in or out of New Zealand. Queenstown, Nelson and Dunedin…
BOM Christmas weather forecast shows cool day in the east, searing heat in the west
Australia is getting a smorgasbord of extreme weather over the next few days, featuring heat and humidity, severe…
SH2 passing lanes to close for Auckland to Coromandel holiday traffic
“Queues might be a little longer when the passing lanes are closed, but there will be minimal impact…
Heat to give way to more rain and storms in the south-east as school holidays kick off
Parts of south-east Queensland can expect a slight easing of summer heat early this week, with the weather…
Crash survivor warns against dangerous driving this summer
Bridie Young in hospital after the crash. Photo / Supplied That is despite the six months of intensive…