Winston Peters refuses to repeat Bob Carr China remark after defamation threat
The NZ First leader wouldn't repeat the comments outside the House, but stood by them.
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Thames Museum pleads with council for funding
Thames Museum Society management committee chairwoman Carolyn McKenzie (third from left) and Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga volunteers. Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga has ...
Former Philadelphia 76ers NBA player Jonah Bolden joins NZ Breakers
The 28-year-old former NBA forward will join the Auckland club on a one-year deal for the 2024-25 NBL season, bringing experience and versatility to what is shaping up as a very competitive lineup.
Teenage Horowhenua pool player thrives under coaching from former NZ champion
Levin’s Ciara King, who was aged 11 at the time, remembers picking up her father’s pool cue. She’d have games against whānau, including her father, Manu King. He was only a casual player by his own ...
US basketball star Brittney Griner of WNBA says she thought about taking her own life during detention in Russian jail
American basketball star Brittney Griner said she thought about killing herself during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest on drug-related charges. Griner spoke for the first ...
Savers slowly capitalise on high interest rates - BNZ CEO Dan Huggins
Savers appear to be missing out on higher interest rates by keeping their money in transaction accounts rather than in term deposits. Speaking to the Herald, BNZ chief executive Dan Huggins said about ...
Work on almost-completed Palmerston North cycleway paused as arguments rage
The new bike lanes on Featherston St, Palmerston North, have meant some car parks have been moved. Photo / Jimmy Ellingham A cars versus bikes battle continues to rage in Palmerston North over changes ...
What is a sugar rush and how do they work?
Sugar is an important substance for our bodies in order to generate energy. Here’s what happens when we eat a lot of it. How do sugar ru ...
CAN Column: Autumn brings new exhibitions and events to Creative Arts Napier
We are loving the mild autumn weather at CAN as we head into May and look forward to some exciting exhibitions and events. CAN proudly showcases the first of what will become an annual event, the CAN ...
SailGP Bermuda: Peter Burling sounds off on penalty system as Black Foils head to Bermuda top of table
That was the evaluation of the SailGP penalty points system from New Zealand driver Peter Burling, who goes into this week’s event in Bermuda at the helm of the league’s top team. Following their win ...
Build Partners in voluntary administration, was part-way through building 91 Kāinga Ora units
The struggling construction company part-way through building 91 apartments for the Crown’s Kāinga Ora has gone into voluntary administration. Build Partners was working on Auckland and Wellington ...