Tongan Queen calls on New Zealand artists to help revive and take its tapa tradition to the world
One hundred Tongan women from 20 villages participated in the ngatu workshop in Tongatapu. Photo / Supplied Gillies…
Silver Ferns v South Africa result: New Zealand ease to victory in opening Taini Jamison Trophy test
South Africa improved in the second half making it a tighter contest, but could only limit the damage…
Ardie Savea carving his own path with New Zealand Rugby and Adidas
“He’s only played two tests,” veteran All Blacks hooker and long-time Hurricane Dane Coles said of Savea later…
Wattie’s financial filings reveal three years of losses and a $210m writedown
The company said it was buying fewer Hawke’s Bay peaches as demand for New Zealand-grown canned peaches was…
Taylor Swift album release party coming to NZ cinemas
The theatrical event will initially take place in more than 100 countries, including New Zealand, over the last…
Reti earmarks $70m of new agency’s budget for AI commercialisation grants
The Government defunded Callaghan, merged several Crown Research Institutes and trimmed what it called “blue sky” research funding…
New Zealand June quarter GDP drops 0.9% – Stats NZ
The fall followed a revised 1.2% rise in GDP in the March quarter. For the June year, Stats…
Chinese Embassy slams New Zealand security and intelligence agencies, warns travellers to ‘remain vigilant’
“Previously, there have been several reported cases of Chinese citizens experiencing similar harassment during entry or transit in…
Waihī man charged after $9million meth smuggling attempt uncovered by Customs
Police arrested a 31-year-old man from Waihī, who appeared in the Tauranga District Court on drug smuggling charges…
Police, intelligence agencies warn businesses and venues of extremist threats at crowded spaces
They urge those in charge of crowded places to seek expert advice and set detailed emergency plans for…
Hamish Kerr wins high jump gold at World Athletics Championships
“Geordie [Beamish] and I won world indoor titles on the same day. He gave me a kick after…
Wellington house-price slump weighs on national average, median house now $761,000
A spokesperson for REINZ said public sector headwinds, buyer caution and investor retreat were some factors having a…