It was just before sunrise on Monday, 31 August 2025, when a routine morning on Fitzroy Beach in New Plymouth turned into a police investigation. A man’s body had been discovered on…
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When a used-car dealership on Great South Road stops selling and starts shutting down, the ripple effects touch more than just the lot. Vehicle Direct, an Auckland dealership, entered liquidation in September…
Picking a new Samsung phone in 2025 feels like choosing between a sports car and a reliable hatchback — both get you there, but the experience and price tag differ dramatically, and…
If you drive a petrol car and live in New Zealand or Ireland, the way you pay for road use is about to change in ways that reach deep into your weekly…
New Zealand’s Pacific Language Weeks are back for 2025, and this year’s schedule brings a significant first: Bislama, the national language of Vanuatu, joins the lineup. From May 11 through November 30,…
Few films still spark heated debate the way Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street does. You’ve probably heard it’s based on a true story, but the line between fact and Hollywood…
Anyone who has tried to organise a birthday party in Auckland knows the struggle: the guest list is easy, but the venue search can feel endless. This guide breaks down the real…
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Cyclone Alfred stripped 4 million cubic metres of sand from Gold Coast beaches, but a nine‑month restoration program reopened them by December 2025. This article tracks the engineered recovery and what it…
There’s something about a Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars clash that always gets the Big Bash pulse racing. Whether it’s the star power or the MCG atmosphere, the latest meeting delivered plenty…