Book shares story of New Zealand’s only active World War II Mustang aircraft
“These aircraft effectively now belong to New Zealand, that’s the way we look at it. We have no…
Kiwi chefs react as France’s Michelin Guide comes to rank New Zealand’s restaurants
“It’s a massive pump for tourism from a different angle. It’s amazing that Tourism New Zealand has supported…
Vanished in Russia: Kiwi family in limbo 18 years after Blenheim father’s disappearance
His family believe he was murdered – probably “knifed” to death – and his body disposed of. To…
Class secrets: Secondary teacher graduates share what they’ve learned
“My friend, who is a primary teacher, said I’d be a great teacher, and it had always been…
Time 100 Next Award: Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke recognised in New York for influential leadership
In 2023, aged just 21, Maipi-Clarke beat longtime senior Labour minister Nanaia Mahuta to win the Waikato-Tainui Māori…
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…
Christopher Luxon expected to meet Malaysian Prime Minister, not concerned about differences over Palestine state recognition
In September, Malaysia said the recognition of the State of Palestine “should not be subject to any preconditions”…
Public urged to look out for hornets in Auckland
Biosecurity New Zealand is urging Aucklanders to be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following the…
Christopher Luxon gets rates relief after challenging luxury Waiheke property valuation
Onetangi Beach on Waiheke Island. Residents have received a fast revaluation service from the council relative to other…
Abel Wira jailed for 3.5 years for first dog‑attack manslaughter in NZ
The 60-year-old was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury after his dogs mauled Thomson to death. Thomson’s…
Chinese military-linked yard to build new Cook Strait ferries
GSI describes itself as a “national-level military enterprise”. Under parent company China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), it is…
Icon wins $201m Precinct Properties’ contract for NZ’s tallest new student accommodation tower
“Together, these projects bring our committed student accommodation pipeline to 1602 beds – a significant step toward meeting…