First Person – Diego Maradona was standing next to me and I was speechless. Diego Maradona celebrates after the men’s soccer team of Argentina won the gold medal at the Beijing 2... Read more
The Vanuatu Supreme Court trial of a former prime minister today heard testimony from the current deputy prime minister. Vanuatu’s prime minister Charlot Salwai. Photo: Koroi Hawkins C... Read more
The government is asking the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) to change from arsonist to firefighter in the housing market. Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr. Photo: Dom Thomas As part of a suite of measu... Read more
The last time I played chess would have to be about 40 years ago. I was challenged to a game by a mate named Leslie Bolton who was quite good. When I could see no way out and offered to resi... Read more
Rotorua tourist operators are worried the industry may be biting the hand that feeds it if the country puts too much focus on attracting wealthy tourists once the border opens. Minister of t... Read more
A survey of 4000 early childhood teachers has revealed worrying allegations of crowded, noisy centres where profit is put before children’s welfare. While three-quarters of the respond... Read more
An independent Māori housing advocacy group says a nearly 20 percent rise in house prices pushes the dream of owning a home further away for Māori. Photo: Nate McKinnon The data comes from t... Read more
Brisbane, Australia – Syam Mohan, a 33-year-old geriatrics nurse, took three weeks’ leave in early February to travel with his wife and three-month-old son from Sydney to Kerala in India for... Read more
US President Donald Trump on Friday made a rambling 16-minute address riddled with false claims, delivered in the White House press briefing room. “If you count the legal votes I easil... Read more
The outcome of the US presidential election is still unknown with President Donald Trump claiming victory despite incomplete results and his rival Joe Biden saying he is “on track... Read more
