Why Jason Momoa's Hawaiian epic was made in New Zealand

The series is an important example of what authors Dean Hamer and Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu have called “Ea o Moʻolelo”, or story sovereignty, which emphasises Indigenous peoples’ right to control their own narrative by respecting the “the...

New Zealand off to strong start after Henry’s six-wicket haul thwarts Zimbabwe

Fast bowler Matt Henry grabbed 6-39 as Zimbabwe got bowled out for 149 on Wednesday in its first tTest match against New Zealand in almost nine years. Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine, who won the toss, wanted his top-order batters to put runs on the...

Drake officially cancels postponed Australia, New Zealand shows after months of delay

Indian-origin Nikhil Ravishankar named new CEO of Air New Zealand

India-origin Nikhil Ravishankar is set to take over as the CEO of Air New Zealand from October this year after being associated with the carrier for nearly five years. Prior to joining the airline, Nikhil Ravishankar was Chief Digital Officer at...

New Zealand weather: Cold but calm temperatures forecast to sweep the country

Ford said a high-pressure system would settle across the country and remain dominant until Monday. “The weather should be very settled ... there should be plenty of clear skies and reasonably widespread frosts.” Before yesterday's heavy rain event...

FBI opens office in New Zealand to counter China

The FBI has opened a standalone office in New Zealand’s capital in part to improve the US’ and New Zealand’s ability to counter China’s presence in the Pacific region, FBI Director Kash Patel said yesterday. Patel has spent the past few days in...

Queens Sports Club: Mitchell keeps New Zealand on top against Zimbabwe

Daryl Mitchell hit 80 as New Zealand took a first innings lead of 158 runs before claiming two late wickets on the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Thursday. Zimbabwe were 31 for two at the close, still 127...

New Zealand government votes to bring back fossil fuel exploration in major reversal

New Zealand’s government has voted to resume oil and gas exploration despite an outcry from the opposition and environmental groups who argue the reversal will lay waste to the country’s climate credentials. In 2018, the Jacinda Ardern-led Labour...

1St Test: Conway, Mitchell Help New Zealand Take Lead Against Fighting Zimbabwe

(MENAFN- IANS) Bulawayo, July 31 (IANS) New Zealand suffered a batting collapse but went on to take a 158-run lead against a fighting Zimbabwe and maintained their upper hand on the second day of the opening Test at the Queens Sports Club here on...

Man dead after street fight in Auckland

A man is dead after a street fight in the Auckland suburb of Ōtara on Friday night. A homicide investigation has been launched. "Police were called to Wymondley Road shortly before midnight after reports of a group of people fighting in the...

New Zealand Winegrowers celebrates 2025 Fellows

The New Zealand Winegrowers Fellows (L-R): Mark Allen, Jenny Dobson, Judy Finn, Bottom Clive Jones, Gwyn Williams, Dr Richard Smart. Images courtesy NZ Winegrowers New Zealand Winegrowers is celebrating its annual honours list by announcing the...

Spending slumps 22% on Auckland’s K Rd, businesses pin hopes on City Rail Link opening next year

Some weeks, the octogenarian hasn’t made enough to pay her rent to the Methodist Church, which owns her building. She’s scraping by on income from properties she bought during better times, but predicts business will pick up “after the doom and...

'He was doing his job': Indian-origin security guard Ramandeep Singh's killer jailed for life in New Zealand

Indian-origin Ramandeep Singh was murdered in New Zealand in 2023. The murderer has been given life sentence. Lorenzo Tangira, a New Zealand man, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 13 years and nine months...

Homicide investigation launched after man’s death in Auckland

Police were called to a location in Otara late last night after receiving reports of people fighting in a street. File photo supplied Police have launched a homicide investigation following a man’s death in south Auckland overnight. Detective...

Conway and Mitchell Steady the Ship as New Zealand Take Control in 1st Test

The 1st Test match between Zimbabwe and New Zealand started on July 30 at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. It was the host's decision to bat first, but it turned out to be a disaster for the team. Zimbabwe lost early wickets, putting the team...

India-Origin Nikhil Ravishankar Set To Become Air New Zealand's CEO

Nikhil Ravishankar (Image: LinkedIn) India-origin Nikhil Ravishankar is set to take over as the CEO of Air New Zealand from October this year after being associated with the carrier for nearly five years. Incidentally, Air India CEO and MD...

Chile and New Zealand maintain tsunami warnings as threat subsides in most places

By&nbspEmma De Ruiter&nbspwith&nbspAP Published on 31/07/2025 - 13:29 GMT+2 Tsunami warnings remained in place in New Zealand and Chile on Thursday, one day after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia sent waves across the Pacific....

ExxonMobil exit fuels speculation over New Zealand re-entry

ExxonMobil's withdrawal from direct upstream operations in Australia has raised speculation the energy giant may be eyeing a return across the Tasman, with New Zealand now offering a far more inviting climate for oil and gas investment. The island...

Pakistan, New Zealand may miss out on cricket’s return to Olympics at LA Games

Cricket News Cricket is set to return to Olympics after 128 years, for which the ICC is keen to awards spots based on the format favoured by the International Olympic Committee. One of the variations of the 2028 Olympic logo was displayed on...

Auckland elections nominations have closed. Who will you vote for?

A total of 476 nominations for Auckland Elections 2025 were received as at midday Friday 1 August when nominations closed. That’s 11 more than the total received in 2022 at this stage in the process, meaning all 172 positions will be filled with...