More than 1.3 million Kiwis passports due to expire by 2027 as minister urges early renewal
Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden is urging New Zealanders to prepare for the pile-up and plan…
Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer found murdered in LA home; ‘multiple sources’ point to son as alleged killer
“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner,” a spokesperson…
All Black David Havili’s lakeside Wānaka wedding to pilates instructor/nurse fiancee Lucy Sellwood
Havili’s All Black teammates in attendance included prop Ethan de Groot and his wife, people and culture manager…
Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman finally talks market down, as ANZ the latest to hike mortgage rates
ANZ is hiking its 18-month and two-year mortgage rates by 20 basis points, and its three, four, and…
Auckland’s Victopia apartments: Scaffolding to go after $72m fix
Residents began moving back last October but by January 9 this year, people were able to return to…
Emergency services respond to house fire in Tauranga’s Welcome Bay
Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications shift manager Lauren Sika said the property is a single…
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…
Uber rival aRide to launch with 1500 drivers and no surge pricing, says founder Daniel Lowe
The second stage of his self-funded effort involved recruiting drivers through Facebook groups like the 10,000-member “Aride, Bolt,…
Shaquille O’Neal says he plans to get lip reduction surgery
O’Neal added: “To be brief, I’m not getting any younger. I just wanna stay young, beautiful and hot.”…
No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question
It has been difficult for Willis to completely rein in spending at a time the economy has needed…
China ends tax break on condoms in push to lift falling birth rate
“Decisions about having children in China today are shaped primarily by broader economic and lifestyle factors, such as…
Five suspects arrested over alleged plot to plough a vehicle into a Christmas market crowd
According to authorities, he had called for an attack to be carried out on a Christmas market in…