Carnival Cruise Line to use Auckland as home port for 2027 winter season
Carnival Corporations & plc country manager Peter Little said it was exciting news for Kiwis, who will have…
Hurricane Melissa causes extensive damage in St Elizabeth, Jamaica; Cuba next in its path
Government minister Desmond McKenzie said several hospitals had been damaged, including in the hard-hit southwestern district of Saint…
New Zealand’s pointless ‘war’ with the Cook Islands must end – Richard Prebble
I was in Rarotonga last week. We are not winning. Tourism is booming. Our plane was so full…
Auckland tenancy dispute boiled over into stabbing murder, Crown alleges
The former actor, whose wife claimed he had worked on Shortland Street and served 16 tours of duty…
Government to set up Ministerial Advisory Group to review aged care sector funding
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello. Photo / Mark Mitchell Minister of Health Simeon Brown and Associate Minister of…
Government pockets nearly $700k from Kiwi who died with no will or traceable family members
Typically, this is to relatives in order of significant relationships, starting with partners and children, before moving to…
Central Regional Health School teacher’s registration cancelled after getting pregnant to former student
According to a decision released today, one of her students was 17 years old when she started showing…
Young Southland mum faces incurable cancer months after own mum’s diagnosis
“They brought me into a room and told me that they were pretty sure it was cancer, but…
Ruapehu ski fields close for summer after mixed 2025 season on mountain
“We had a really strong middle of the season and then a disappointing couple of weeks in the…
Hot chicken chemical contamination fear: New World Te Kūiti recalls cooked chooks, says do not eat
The store said it would give full refunds for the products. “New World Te Kūiti wishes to apologise…
Labour Weekend road toll at two, police urge holidaymakers to drive home carefully
“I have just headed north from Auckland and the traffic is crawling from almost Albany to the Brynderwyns.”…
Lily Allen’s ‘Madeline’ admits affair with her estranged husband David Harbour
“Of course I’ve heard the song”, Tippett said, “but I have a family and things to protect. I…