Auckland Airport Racks Up Largest Cocaine Bust in NZ History
Customs at Auckland Airport believe they have made the largest cocaine bust in NZ history after uncovering 101kg worth of the substance in smugglers bags.…
Tourism NZ Slogan “Everyone Must Go” Mocked By Leaving Kiwis
A tourism campaign targeting those across the ditch has been ridiculed for sounding like a “clearance sale” and tone deaf as record numbers of Kiwis…
Teenager Concussed After Violent Destiny Church Protest
A 16-year-old girl attending a sports event suffered a concussion after a violent protest perpetrated by Destiny Church took place at a Te Atatu library…
Top 10 Highest Paid Kiwi Athletes
Aotearoa have raised many outstanding athletes over the years, but which one comes out on top for the highest earning sporting Kiwi? These earnings are…
Tesla’s Most Popular Car Plunges 80% In NZ
Aotearoa’s favourite EV, the Tesla model Y has plummeted 80% in sales, however, a consumer research firm says the falling sales have nothing to do…
SkyCity Casino Wants Larger Deck So More People Can Smoke And Play Pokies
SkyCity Casino has decided they want larger decks so more patrons can gamble whilst having a cheeky ciggy. This move has angered many public health…
Ashburton School Says Sorry for Labelling Pounamu as “Incorrect Uniform”
An Ashburton school has apologised, after it was criticised for requiring uniform passes to carry “incorrect uniform items” such as pounamu. The principal has apologised,…
Govt School Lunch Scheme Flops—Late Deliveries & ‘Dog Food’ Meals
The government’s new “cost-effiecient” lunch scheme has started off terribly as meals across New Zealand arrive late with some principals saying it looks like “dog…
MP Shane Jones Unapologetic for ‘Racist And Xenophobic’ Outburst in Parliament
New Zealand First MP Shane Jones is making no apologies for his “racist” and “xenophobic” outburst after shouting “send the Mexicans home” in a parliamentary…
“Gay Blood Ban” To Be Removed From Blood Donation Rules
Medsafe has approved a change to the blood donation rules which would allow more gay and bisexual men to donate. These “discriminatory” rules will be…
Ram Raid Costs Liquor Store $60K for a Few Boxes of Woodstock
A Rotorua liquor store has suffered around $60,000 worth of damages after masked thieves ram-raided the Westbrook Liquor Centre just for a couple of boxes…
Teen Filmed Attacking Octopus On Bay Of Plenty Beach
A disturbing video has emerged of a teenage boy repeatedly punching and kicking a live octopus on a Bay of Plenty beach whilst his friends…
Man Runs The Length Of Aotearoa Twice For Men’s Mental Health
A 29-Year-Old Auckland man has become the first person to run and hike the length of Aotearoa and back via the Te Araroa Trail all…
Gisborne YMCA Gym Takes Down “Body Shaming” Poster After Social Media Barrage
The Gizzy YMCA has apologised and removed a line from a gym etiquette post after they received a huge amount of backlash on social media…
Toyota Aqua Retains Crown For New Zealand’s Most Stolen Car In 2024
For the third year in a row the Toyota Aqua retains the title for the most vehicle in NZ, making up 8% of all stolen…
Auckland Man Loses 50k In Online Romance Scam
A 78-year-old man has nearly lost 50k after being lured into an online romance scam with the promise of having a “better life”. The man…
Aotearoa’s Best Bar: The Nominees
Meet the nominees for Aotearoa’s best bar, voted by you. Bardeaux – Queenstown A popular bar located in the heart of the adventure capital of…
Labour Jumps Ahead Of National In Latest Political Poll
For the first time in two years, Labour has jumped ahead of National in the latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll. The results show Christopher Luxon dropping…
Nelson Mayor Hits Back At Trump’s Claim That “America Split The Atom”
Mayor of Nelson Nick Smith has hit back at newly sworn-in US president Donald Trump after he claimed that America split the atom in his…