Piha drowning: Vietnamese community raises almost $50,000 for family of fisherman
Vietnamese community members have raised almost $50,000 for the family of a fisherman swept off Piha rocks. Police recovered the body of Tran Duy Quyen on Piha Beach last Tuesday after he fell into ...
America’s Cup: Sir Ben Ainslie warns of ‘legal and practical obstacles’ after Ineos announce split
Sir Ben Ainslie has confirmed his intention to continue on with a challenge in the 38th America’s Cup, but says he was ‘astounded’ by the announcement that Ineos would not be backing it. The new ...
UFC 313: Dan Hooker and Justin Gaethje booked for co-main event in Las Vegas
Dan Hooker has some questions to answer. At UFC 313 in Las Vegas in March, the Kiwi lightweight will meet American Justin Gaethje in a five-round co-main event – Hooker finally getting “the battle of ...
Cyclone Gabrielle’s lasting impact: Hawke’s Bay orchards struggle to recover
The fruit bowl of New Zealand is shrinking as Hawke’s Bay orchards continue to feel the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle. The region is nearing the second anniversary of the storm, which was one of ...
Chris Brown files lawsuit against Warner Bros Discovery over documentary’s sexual assault claims
Embattled R&B singer Chris Brown has launched a US$500 million (NZ$880m) lawsuit against Warner Bros Discovery following the release of a documentary he claimed painted him as “a serial rapist”. Brown ...
Unfinished business — Roger Douglas unhappy with criticism from Brian Roche
Former Finance Minister Sir Roger Douglas has grown frustrated with the criticism of his economic legacy since he left office more than 35 years ago — particularly from those who have left that legacy ...
What to watch on TVNZ in 2025: Stranded on Honeymoon Island, Suits LA, summer sport and more
TVNZ has revealed its slate of local and international shows for 2025 for the sports lovers, news junkies and reality TV buffs. According to the broadcaster, streaming platform TVNZ+ had its biggest ...
Trump, Musk and AI: What happened at Davos
Donald Trump grabbed the spotlight in Davos on Thursday, even if he wasn’t physically there, but other things happened at the ...
Why Tairāwhiti marks Auckland Anniversary Day
On Monday, Tairāwhiti residents will enjoy a day off for Auckland Anniversary Day. But why does a region hundreds of kilometres from the Queen City observe this holiday? Many statutory holidays ...
Michael Hill sales down as New Zealand stores underperform
Michael Hill International’s New Zealand stores continue to underperform with the business falling short of its first-half revenue of last year. According to a trading update for the 26 weeks ended ...
Police bust Hawke’s Bay meth operation, seize $57,500 cash, drugs and stolen items
Police have seized drugs, stolen items, and about $57,500 cash after targeting methamphetamine dealing in Hawke’s Bay. A ...
Waikato Police appeal for witnesses after Te Kauwhata crash
In a statement, Northwestern Waikato road policing supervisor Sergeant Steven Jones also appealed for witnesses to the crash to help with their investigation. The single-vehicle crash happened at the ...