Ron Mark’s Quiet War: How a Former New Zealand Defense Minister Became a Friend of Ukraine

When Ron Mark arrived in Ukraine this summer, Kyiv was under attack by 550 drones. But he did not hide. The former New Zealand Defense Minister and current mayor of Carterton was exactly where he promised, among the people, on the front line,...

New Zealand will ‘look to the stars’ with first military space unit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) established its first dedicated space unit on July 4 with the reactivation of No. 62 Squadron at Whenuapai airbase, Auckland. “Space is vital for modern life,” New Zealand’s...

Alliance Party Launches First Campaign In Over A Decade – New Zealand Alliance Party

Tom Roud, candidate for the revitalised Alliance Party, is launching his campaign for Christchurch City Council Friday 4 July with a fundraising event at local venue Space Academy, starting 7.30pm. The Alliance Party announced its return to active...

‘Lord of the Rings’ director partners with biotech company looking to resurrect extinct New Zealand bird

Open this photo in gallery:Filmmaker Peter Jackson, left, and Colossal CEO Ben Lamm hold up bones from Jackson's collection of extinct moa bones in Wellington, New Zealand, in a supplied photo.The Associated Press Filmmaker Peter Jackson owns one...

The Court of Master Sommeliers returns to Auckland this September 

The Court of Master Sommeliers Oceania is returning to Auckland this September, offering the world’s most prestigious certification programme for sommeliers and hospitality professionals. The Introductory Sommelier Certificate is a three-day...

Aventuur shares vision for Auckland Surf Park masterplan

Located in Dairy Flat, 30 minutes north of Auckland, the project extends well beyond recreation. Anchored by a proposed surf lagoon, the updated masterplan includes a series of amenity buildings (to be designed by Warren and Mahoney) and...

Shane Henderson: Stadium Venues Working Group Chair on Auckland Arena pulling out of the Western Springs stadium project

Confusion over the billionaire-backed Auckland Arena proposal being withdrawn from options for Western Springs. Businesswoman Anna Mowbray, her husband and former All Black Ali Williams, and Auckland FC owner Bill Foley withdrew their 12,500 seat...

Trio abscond from secure Auckland youth remand home, police search under way

Police are searching for three young people who have absconded from a secure community-based remand home in Auckland. Oranga Tamariki was advised by one of their contracted providers that three young people left the care residence at midday...

'Stab wound': Six youths in custody after Auckland shoplifting incident

Six youths are in custody and one person suffered an injury following an alleged shoplifting incident in Auckland's Clover Park today. Police said the incident left one man with minor injuries, which came from a "stab wound" in a confrontation...

More detail revealed on plans for south Auckland water treatment

Two water treatment plants in South Auckland will be expanded and upgraded in the next three years, in an effort to accommodate the growing population. Last month at a community meeting at Glenbrook, Watercare revealed its plans for servicing the...

“Leave the Treaty alone!” – Vandal defaces east Auckland properties

This house in Mirrabooka Avenue in Botany Downs is one of the east Auckland properties defaced overnight. Times photos A vandal armed with a can of black spray-paint has defaced multiple properties in east Auckland with a political message...

Trio abscond from Auckland youth remand home, police search under way

“While most young people placed in community-based remand homes comply with the conditions of their placement and successfully transition out following their court proceedings, incidents like this are concerning.” Partners are expected to maintain...

New Zealand Releases First National AI Strategy Due To THIS Reason...

Wellington: New Zealand has launched its first national Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, aiming to boost productivity and drive economic growth. Science, Innovation and Technology Minister of New Zealand, Shane Reti announced the initiative...

UAE, US, New Zealand and more: 5 countries that offer golden visa and how much do they cost

1. UAE: The Desert Dream Dreaming of brunching at Burj Khalifa or shopping ‘til you drop in Dubai malls? The UAE Golden Visa makes you just one investment away from that life. You’ll need to invest AED 2 million (about $550,000) in real estate...

’Lord of the Rings’ director backs long shot de-extinction plan, starring New Zealand’s lost moa

Breadcrumb Trail Links Celebrity World Author of the article: Associated Press Christina Larson Published Jul 08, 2025 • Last updated 33 minutes ago • 3 minute read Filmmaker Peter Jackson, left, and Colossal CEO Ben Lamm hold up bones from...

'Lord of the Rings' director backs long shot de-extinction plan, starring New Zealand's...

“The movies are my day job, and the moa are my fun thing I do,” said Jackson. “Every New Zealand schoolchild has a fascination with the moa.” Outside scientists say the idea of bringing back extinct species onto the modern landscape is likely...

Ponsonby Rugby Club chair unsurprised Auckland Arena deal falls through

Western Springs. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi The chair of Auckland's Ponsonby Rugby Club is not surprised the Mowbray-backed proposal for Western Springs Stadium fell through. Rich-listers - including entrepreneur Anna Mowbray, her husband, former...

Auckland nurse finished shift with fractured ankle because there was no one to cover her

The letter said the team is routinely operating with two to three fewer registered nurses than required, and FTE allocation has not kept up with the pace of West Auckland’s growing population and the increasing patient complexity. The nurses also...

BettingTop10 goes to New Zealand

After successfully establishing itself in Canada, Australia and South Asia, the betting comparison website has launched in New Zealand. By Rory Calland Key points: - Users in New Zealand will now have access to the affiliate website - Players will...

‘Lord of the Rings’ director backs long shot de-extinction plan, starring New Zealand’s lost moa