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Tens of thousands of dollars stolen in alleged Wellington Water theft
Wellington Water has released a scathing report, after a probe uncovered alleged theft, poor value for money from contractors and structural issues.
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Lydia White: Helping the blind to run
Audio 3 Mar 2025Thousands took to the streets yesterday for the annual Auckland Round the Bays run. One of them was Lydia White, who is a guide for blind and low vision runners. Audio
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Girls 'n Gasoline
Audio 3 Mar 2025It's fair to say that car mechanics has traditionally been a male dominated field. Now a Christchurch based mechanic is trying to change that. Audio
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Who will win this year’s Taite Music Prize?
Anna Coddington, Delaney Davidson and Fazerdaze are among the top 10 albums in the running for this year's top independent music prize.
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Album keeps Maribou State musician 'sane' during health complications
The pair have released their first album in seven years.
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Pacific Pride Christchurch hero and dancer Vui Suli Tuitaupe
This weekend marks the beginning of Pride Christchurch, with events across the month. In a week's time Poneke Wellington joins in the festivities. As part of Pride, Sunday 2 March saw the third… Audio
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NRL: Warriors v Raiders in Vegas - everything you need to know
The Aussie rugby league competition kicks off for 2025 with a doubleheader in the American 'City of Sin'.
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What's it like to be Sir Edmund Hillary's grandson?
Seventy-two years after Sir Edmund Hillary became the first person to summit Mount Everest, Alex Hillary is carrying on his grandfather's philanthropic legacy. Audio
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Róisín Owens: The brain-gut connection
We often think of bacteria as germs that can make us sick, but there are trillions of different bacteria in our gut producing molecules that help us. Audio
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Man accused of murdering police officer pleads not guilty
But the 32-year-old accused of killing officer Lyn Fleming, did plead guilty to two driving charges.
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Group of women called Shirley meet to celebrate Shirley Club
They're practically an endangered species, but if you're in Christchurch this weekend you may stumble across these rare creatures, flocking together as part of their annual migration, they are the… Audio
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'Accidental architecture' in Christchurch creates global buzz
"It looks like something out of Blade Runner. And as it turns out I'm not alone in being captivated." Audio
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Teenager charged with assaulting woman in Christchurch park
The woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
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'Piss poor': Horse of the Year contenders stuck in South Island after ferry problems
Passengers booked on Bluebridge's Strait Feronia ferry are "stranded" due to mechanical problems.
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Orana Wildlife Park hires new CEO after animal welfare allegations
CEO Lynn Anderson resigned after 28 years of leading the zoo.
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Hāngī, paua fritters and Polynesian sweets: What's served up at Te Matatini
In Ngamotu this week you're more likely to see chop suey on the menuboards than burgers and fries. Audio
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Why is this concrete wall in Christchurch captivating people?
In the Garden City stands a 28-metre-high concrete wall with the entrance to aTimeZone video arcade at the bottom… and not much else. Audio
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Review: Tinā a film for the whole, national family
Tinā is a tale as old as Fame - or any of those high-school musical films - but given a uniquely Samoan spin, writes Simon Morris. Video
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Censorship fears over revamp at internet watchdog
Opponents of a review of InternetNZ's constitution are planning a takeover, saying the not-for profit is setting itself up as internet judge and jury.
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Documentary screening gives audiences a second chance to understand Girmit legacy
Girmit: The Fields of Sadness delves into the lives of Indian labourers who were brought to Fiji under the indenture system, offering new insight into their struggles and contributions.
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The growing number of 'sovereign citizens' clogging up courts
They believe they are exempt from laws. But that doesn't stop the law from coming after them.
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Bylaws to stop showering in fountains a 'waste of money', Councillor says
Councillor Louise Hutt says the cost of creating a bylaw, including legal advice and public consultation, could be better spent funding social services in Hamilton.
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Review: Tinā
Podcast episode — 26 February 2025Tinā is another crowd-pleasing Kiwi Samoan film, like Three Wise Cousins, Sione’s Wedding and The Orator. Directed by Miki Magasiva (TV’s The Panthers), it stars the great Anapela Polataivao as a grieving Mum who forms a choir at an exclusive – and very white – school in Christchurch.
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Councils team up for Three Waters work
A joint working group will now be set up to investigate the partnership and how any shared services could be extended to involve other territorial authorities.
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Review - Tina
Tina is another crowd-pleasing Kiwi Samoan film, like Three Wise Cousins, Sione's Wedding and The Orator. Directed by Miki Magasiva (TV's The Panthers), it stars the great Anapela Polataivao as a… Audio
