Vandals damage historic graves at Auckland’s St Stephen’s Chapel
“It’s a very significant graveyard of people who have contributed to Parnell and to the development of the…
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passed. What does that mean?
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Japan, South Korea mark 60 years of ties
TOKYO — Japan and South Korea are marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations…
NZ drug report shows sharp rise in cocaine, methamphetamine use
The use of methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA and psychedelics are all part of the rising trend highlighted in the…
List of celebrities awarded knighthood announced in Great Britain
The list of recipients of the traditional state awards and knighthoods has been announced in Great Britain. This…
Waikato man Glen Wright jailed for 16 years for sexually assaulting three boys
The jury found Wright guilty of 15 charges involving the three victims and acquitted him of two charges…
Pōkeno Whisky continues native wood cask range, works to put New Zealand on whisky map
In 2023, they also launched a special project: a New Zealand native wood cask. The world’s first tōtara…
Japan buys Russian crude oil for first time in over 2 years
TOKYO — Japan has imported Russian crude oil for the first time in more than two years, delivered…
Trump policies affect travel around California and the U.S.
In the wake of multiple plane crashes, and amid erratic federal policies and denials and detentions at border…
Dame Jacinda Ardern gets personal in much anticipated memoir
But her apprehension at how it would be publicly received swiftly departed as the gifts and notes arrived.…
Air New Zealand boosts flight network between Hamilton, Christchurch, jet service returns to Hamilton after 25 years
The A320s will provide more seats at key travel times, particularly for business and leisure travellers. Photo /…
Prince Andrew finally shuts darkest chapter of his life after years
Prince Andrew’s accuser Virginia Giuffre has been laid to rest one month after her tragic death. As reported…