7+ hour, 19+ min ago  (1827+ words) A global internet start-up billed as safe social media for children, and fronted locally by a former All Black, has been accused of overstating its reach and endorsements and leaving a string of unpaid bills. The Herald has spoken to…...

2+ day, 13+ min ago  (1624+ words) In the tunnel underneath the roaring crowd at Kai Tak stadium, Risi Pouri-Lane gathers her team in a tight huddle blocking out the noise and delivers her final pre-match speech of the Hong Kong Sevens. All the dancing, team building,…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (924+ words) How the Blues players rated in their 36-33 win against the Reds in Christchurch on Saturday night. 1. Ben Ake " 6 A 49-minute shift of shoving toiling as the two sides squared up while fresh. Ake should be pleased with his efforts in…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (709+ words) Sha Tin, Hong Kong, today. R5, 6. 35pm (NZ time): HK$24 million Chairman's Sprint Prize featuring Ka Ying Rising R7, 7. 45pm (NZ time): HK$24m Champions Mile featuring Voyage Bubble versus a hot international field. R9, 8. 55pm (NZ time): HK$30m QEII Cup 2000m featuring Romantic Warrior and Kiwi jockey…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago  (89+ words) An air force aviator has died after a medical event at "hakea air base in Manawat" this morning. A Defence Force spokesperson confirmed the death, saying it happened at the base's swimming pool. The spokesperson said they couldn't comment further…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (226+ words) Seven cyclists kicked off an epic journey in Gisborne this weekend, riding around 1000km to raise money for the 2026 Westpac Chopper Appeal. Set to ride for six days from Gisborne to Cape Egmont " the westernmost point in Taranaki " the team started…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (961+ words) By Gill Bonnett of RNZ An international report into New Zealand's seasonal worker scheme says reform is needed to bring down migrants' costs and protect them from abuse. The government says its own review of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE)…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (636+ words) Auckland FC assistant coach Danny Hay has slammed the decision-making process that saw Central Coast defender James Donachie avoid a red card in Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Australian side. The frustrating defeat ended any chances of Auckland FC retaining their…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (587+ words) The latest season of Celebrity Treasure Island is nearly here, and so is the scheming and drama as 16 famous faces fight to take home $100, 000 for their chosen charity. The show returns next week, with Northland as the backdrop to what…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (725+ words) Early in her reign as Black Ferns head coach, Whitney Hansen has plans to provide opportunities to build depth at test level. A clash against Canada in what could well be a Pacific Four Series-deciding fixture, however, is not the…...