OmeMJ: The Christchurch Michael Jackson tribute act fans can’t get enough of

Ome MJ signs posters for fans at his appearance event. Photo / Anna Heath It’s not just his online presence that has his supporters captivated. Hundreds of fans, many not even born... Read more »

New Zealanders more financially confident, though not always well-off

New Zealanders are feeling more confident financially, even if their bank accounts don’t reflect it at the moment. The Financial Services Council has released its latest Financial Resilience Index, which shows nearly... Read more »

Media Insider: Can Ryan Bridge and former TV3 boss help lift Sky TV’s free-to-air audiences – and revenue?

They include former Warner Bros Discovery New Zealand boss Glen Kyne, an experienced commercial sales boss and C-suite executive, who is contracting with Sky TV as the company continues its hunt for... Read more »

Holiday pay fix costs hit $190 million for Health NZ

Fixing holiday pay miscalculations has cost Health NZ more than $190 million so far Most current staff have received repayments; payments to former staff have begun Overall budget $1.8 billion for repayments... Read more »

Media Insider: RNZ Saturday Morning show faces format, presenter changes under new proposal

It is understood the current 8am-12pm show has about six staff, a mix of full and part-timers, split between Auckland and Wellington. The broadcaster is seeking feedback from staff – including presenters... Read more »

Body in bag trial: Recordings show accused discussing body disposal

Warning: This story contains content some may find disturbing. Residents at a house at the centre of a police investigation into Shulai Wang’s death were asked about how to deal with her... Read more »

Country Life: How Filipino farmers are supporting NZ’s rural towns

The Invercargill Royal’s Legends division team, which includes Southland farmers Vincent Travasas (83) and Guillermo Tolentino (88). Photo: RNZ/Anisha Satya Vincent Travasas has played basketball for three days straight. “We just finished... Read more »

‘Complete ambush’: Residents furious at weeks of overnight waterworks

Bill Hickman of RNZ, Anya Fielding of RNZ Residents in one of Wellington’s oldest streets are furious at Wellington Water’s plans to replace a wastewater pipe over nearly two months of overnight... Read more »

Family’s ‘laudable approach’ helps fatal crash driver Kyle Barnett avoid jail

Bell was walking along Whatawhata Rd when Barnett’s out-of-control car went through an intersection, crashing into a ute before ploughing into the pedestrian and killing him. The driver of the ute was... Read more »

Preventable Rangitata Rail Bridge collapse could’ve had ‘catastrophic’ consequences – TAIC

A 610m-long rail bridge over the Rangitata River, South Canterbury, sags after flood water washed away one of 34 piers. Photo: Supplied / Allied Press / Connor Haley KiwiRail could have prevented... Read more »