Heckles and boos for NZ government to ‘protect Treaty of Waitangi’

Heckles and boos for NZ government to ‘protect Treaty of Waitangi’

After a summer of protest at the coalition government’s plans,which many see as rolling back Maori rights,expectations of a tense atmosphere were realised.

  • byBen McKay

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‘Don’t waste time worrying about trivial crap’:Rebecca Gibney on a life worth living

‘Don’t waste time worrying about trivial crap’:Rebecca Gibney on a life worth living

Once described as the “mother of the nation”,the veteran actor speaks frankly on mental health,menopause and her latest role as a calculating church leader.

  • byLorna Gray
‘You’re a long way from shore’:Batting whisperer on what Labuschagne must do

‘You’re a long way from shore’:Batting whisperer on what Labuschagne must do

Though Marnus Labuschagne is in no danger of being dropped,Australia need him to reestablish himself as one of the game’s premier willow-wielders to lay the foundation for the explosive middle order.

  • byAndrew Wu
New Zealand moves closer to being included in part of AUKUS partnership

New Zealand moves closer to being included in part of AUKUS partnership

Australia and New Zealand have vowed to create two seamless militaries that co-operate more closely,including on purchases of military technology.

  • byMatthew Knott
Five-star luxury hotel opens on Auckland’s revamped waterfront

Five-star luxury hotel opens on Auckland’s revamped waterfront

The opening of the five-star in the area is a true watershed. It was little more than 25 years ago that this area was industrial and closed off to the public,meaning little access to the stunning Waitemata Harbour from the city.

  • byJulietta Jameson
Wild and warm:The ‘winterless’ part of New Zealand

Wild and warm:The ‘winterless’ part of New Zealand

Known for its temperate weather,First Nations history and extraordinary scenery,New Zealand’s Northland region unfurls on a journey by road and air.

  • byCatherine Marshall
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‘This is just day one’:Thousands converge on Waikato to defend Maori rights

‘This is just day one’:Thousands converge on Waikato to defend Maori rights

King Tuheitia issued a rare royal proclamation for a large gathering of Maori and non-Maori people to push back on new coalition policies they see as a threat.

New Zealand Green MP resigns over shoplifting allegations

New Zealand Green MP resigns over shoplifting allegations

Golriz Ghahraman said mental health issues and work stress had led to her acting in a way that was completely out of character.

  • byBen McKay
Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford finally tie the knot
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Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford finally tie the knot

The former NZ PM wore a white halterneck dress,the groom sported a black suit and five-year-old daughter Neve walked down the aisle by his side.

  • byRyan Anderson
Fruit ninja:Hundreds of kilograms of blueberries stolen in night-time heist

Fruit ninja:Hundreds of kilograms of blueberries stolen in night-time heist

In what appears to have been a well planned and executed raid,possibly over several nights,hundreds of kilograms of blueberries have been plundered from a New Zealand orchard.

  • byMarty Sharpe
Nellie Small:The queer black icon Sydney didn’t know it had

Nellie Small:The queer black icon Sydney didn’t know it had

A long forgotten star of the Sydney stage,Nellie Small,will be honoured in a tribute show at the 2024 Sydney Festival.

  • byHelen Pitt