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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Doctor horrified after x-ray shows man infested with tapeworm eggs after major cooking error
A doctor has been left stunned after he made a disgusting discovery inside a man’s body following a routine X-ray check up. United States doctor Dam Ghali shared the image of an unnamed patient, ...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s State of the Nation speech a good start, but no more – Matthew Hooton
Luxon’s only two new announcements were of a new bureaucracy to be called Invest New Zealand and mergers of the Government’s existing science and research agencies.
Mexico erects tent city on US border in preparation for mass deportations
Mexico erected sprawling tents on the United States border as it braced for the effects of Donald Trump’s mass deportation drive. In an empty lot in Ciudad Juarez, which neighbours Texas, cranes ...
Whakatāne pedestrian dies after crash; police appeal for information
Police are appealing for information after a fatal crash involving a pedestrian near Whakatāne. A crash involving a car and a ...
Investors lose appetite for the obesity trade
Just as quickly, investors are losing their appetite for the trade. After a disappointing trial of a new drug last month and ...
Water to be restored to West Auckland after major main break by late-morning
Water is coming back on for thousands of West Auckalnders after a broken water main forced Watercare to shut down the pipes ...
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 ...