Z Manu World Champs Auckland: Results, winners and biggest splashes

“That was great, I got good form and I’m so happy about it,” JManGo said. “Coffin King” William Fraser pulled out a backflip to retain his Anything But a Manu title. Photo... Read more »

Outdoors With Geoff host Geoff Thomas selling Lake Tarawera home

The father-of-five told the Rotorua Daily Post the plan was to sell his Tarawera home, and his daughter would sell her Auckland home. They would then “look for a little piece of... Read more »

Killer’s seedy past revealed | Star News

By Sam Sherwood of RNZ A man found guilty of murdering a Canterbury father whose body was dismembered has an extensive criminal history, including introducing a 14-year-old girl to prostitution, taking her money and then administering... Read more »

Kaimanawa horse muster to go ahead after funding uncertainty

A previous muster takes place. Photo: EMMA GRANT / SUPPLIED Kaimanawa horse muster to go ahead this year after funding uncertainty Charity founder says horse numbers would explode if no muster takes... Read more »

Schools bring in counsellors to deal with social media harm

Principals of two Auckland schools say they’ve had to hire counsellors specifically for dealing with the harm caused to children by social media. The principal of East Auckland’s Riverina Primary School, Bryce... Read more »

Suppression ends for Auckland business owner Latifah Afoa, who exploited illegal Samoan workers

“I find it difficult to think Samoa isn’t running rife with who it is,” Judge Jelas said at that hearing, referring to the country where Afoa grew up and where she recruited... Read more »

Former Silver Ferns coach Janine Southby reflects on the brutal reality of elite coaching

Janine Southby was Silver Ferns coach for three years. Photo: Photosport Only those who have sat in the top job can truly understand the pressure that comes with leading a national side,... Read more »

Warriors burning questions for 2026: Halasima hype, RTS future and top eight hopes

Newcastle hasn’t been a happy hunting ground – and the Knights already look a different proposition – while the Wests Tigers are generally sharper early in the season, before they fall away.... Read more »

TVNZ chair calls Paul Goldsmith after police minister dissatisfied with gang numbers story

Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The media and broadcasting minister Paul Goldsmith has confirmed the board chair of TVNZ contacted him after the police minister expressed dissatisfaction with a 1News story about... Read more »

Judge warns Anaru Yardley jail doors will ‘keep swinging’ without change after New Plymouth stabbing

The victim told Yardley that he was not welcome and asked him to leave. Yardley got out of his vehicle “in an aggressive manner” and said he could do whatever he wanted,... Read more »