Tubby Hansen seeks Christchurch mayoralty for 19th time in 2025 race
Former Christchurch Mayor Sir Hamish Hay with Queen Elizabeth II. Photo / Supplied In his debut mayoral campaign…
Media Insider: Reality TV legend Dame Julie Christie producing Tom Phillips documentary – crew receives exclusive access behind police cordons; police commissioner questioned on whether it should proceed
Christie herself has been at the scene this week of the Phillips confrontation in Waikato, alongside several members…
Auckland prison unit housing NZ’s most dangerous criminals has colourful makeover
Images from inside the Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit (Peru) in Auckland Prison during a 2023 inspection. Photo…
New Zealand’s most hit overbridge: Is it time to close the road?
Currently, it is closed to vehicles for repair after being hit by an excavator being towed on a…
Pt England gang shooting: Five men accused of murdering Charles Pongi in East Auckland
“They [the Fitus and Rebels alliance] came en masse, and they came in much greater numbers than the…
NZ’s largest councils reveal extent of outbuilding probes after Government relaxes setback laws
Auckland Council recorded 801 investigations overall, with 137 related to garages, 346 related to carports and sheds, 314…
New Zealand considering recognition of Palestinian state, sets out timeline
The Government will formally weigh up New Zealand’s position on the recognition of Palestine over the next month,…
Sam Neill wins Logie Award for best actor in ‘The Twelve’ but isn’t there to receive award
The show first came to New Zealand screens in 2023, on Three and ThreeNow, before getting an Australian…
West Auckland’s Grinding Gear Games, maker of Path of Exile, reports $105m revenue, CEO leaves for new venture
Grinding Gear Games was founded in 2006 by Westies Chris Wilson and Jonathan Rogers and Erik Olofsson, a…
South Island surges ahead as regional economic divide deepens – Kiwibank
“Interest rates have come down, which is starting to ease pressure, but many households and businesses are still…
Government warned of even longer election counts without reforms, but Māori and young people likely to be hit hard by change
Goldsmith, along with the rest of the coalition, expressed frustration at the length of the count at the…
New Zealand’s top holiday park: Shelly Beach Top 10 Holiday Park takes out supreme prize
“The awards are an opportunity to recognise the dedication of the individuals that keep our holiday parks not…