Woolchemy: New Zealand company wins global award for eco-friendly hygiene breakthrough
Chief executive Potroz Smith said it was an honour to receive the recognition. She said neweFibre was “a…
Widespread internet outages reported across New Zealand
There are reports of internet issues across New Zealand, including in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. There have…
Passenger, 29, partially paralysed after stroke mid-air on Air New Zealand flight to New York
Borell’s aunt Lea Cairns said their family learnt about the plane’s diversion and the emergency surgery mid-morning on…
All Black Wallace Sititi re-signs with Chiefs and NZ Rugby until 2027
Wallace Sititi in play against Italy. Photo / ©INPHO/Tom Maher World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year Wallace…
Woman who planned armed robbery avoids 501 deportation from Australia, partly due to children
The Administrative Review Tribunal of Australia was told that the woman, who was born in New Zealand, was…
New Zealand International Comedy Festival 2025 reviews
The show comes in the wake of Bubbah – best known to many as ‘Tina from Turners’ –…
Peter Burling on Team New Zealand exit, America’s Cup success and what comes next
“Bouncing straight back out of that into another win was something pretty cool, looking back,” he recalls. “I’m…
NZ sharemarket up as Sanford produces bumper result – Market close
Sanford’s result was its best in a decade, with revenue rising modestly, margins improving and a strong increase…
Ockham New Zealand Book Awards: Damien Wilkins’ Delirious wins fiction prize
In an emotional acceptance speech, Ellis paid tribute to Mane-Wheoki, who died in 2014, and acknowledged the recent…
NZ sharemarket down as retail spending stalls in new data – Market close
Apparel spending was particularly down, declining by 1.9% or $6m, reflecting similar messaging from key retailers such as…
New Zealand rejected these 40 baby names in 2024: See the list
Under New Zealand federal law, registered names cannot be offensive, resemble a title or rank, be unreasonably long,…
Up in Smoke: Why New Zealand’s medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meet
Teenager Alex Renton had an acute prolonged seizure and his family campaigned for him to be given medical…