Bougainville President issues Independence Ultimatum at critical New Zealand talks

Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama delivered a forceful statement today at the opening of the Third Joint Moderation Consultation in Burnham, New Zealand, setting a clear path towards independence and warning Papua New Guinea (PNG) against further …

David Byrne announces new album 'Who Is the Sky?' Check out full tracklist and world tour dates

After plenty of teasing this month, David Byrne has announced a new album titled Who Is the Sky??. This will be his first album since 2018's "American Utopia" and will be released on September 5 on Matador Records, reports The Variety. He has …

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks new memoir, political career at NU speaker event

In July 2017, Jacinda Ardern met with the Labour Party leader about the upcoming election for New Zealand’s prime minister. At that time, she was the party’s deputy leader, and the polls looked ominous. Then-party leader Andrew Little told her he was not …

Rugby-Robinson to step down as New Zealand Rugby chief

(Reuters) -New Zealand Rugby (NZR) chief executive Mark Robinson will step down from the role at the end of the year, the governing body said on Monday. The former All Blacks centre took charge of NZR in January 2020 and helped guide the organisation …

Alaska Aerospace, UAF to partner on new space ventures

Alaska Aerospace and the University of Alaska will sign an agreement today in Fairbanks for the two to cooperate on rocket launch operations.  Alaska Aerospace — the State of Alaska corporation that runs Kodiak’s Pacific Spaceport Complex — will provide …

Prof Margaret Mutu: deeper issues of inequality and cultural suppression in New Zealand’s parliament

STATEMENT: New Zealand Rugby Boss to Step Down

In a major shake-up at the top, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed that CEO Mark Robinson will step down at the end of 2025. Robinson, who has led NZR for six years, will leave the organisation to join his family in Australia, where his children are …

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson resigns

NZR chairman David Kirk thanked Robinson for his “great service” to the organisation and the sport over six years. “On behalf of the Board, I’d like to recognise Mark for his great service to NZR and the sport,” he said in a statement. “He has led with a …

David Byrne Announces New Album ‘Who Is the Sky?’ With Appearances From St. Vincent, Hayley Williams

David Byrne just announced his first solo album in seven years, with the Talking Heads frontman set to release Who is the Sky? through Matador Records on Sept. 5. Produced by Kid Harpoon, who produced Harry Styles’s “As It Was” and Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers,” …

The 2025 New Zealand Mortgage Awards

Jump to winners | Jump to methodology | Jump to sponsors It was that time of year again – when the lights dimmed, the spotlight shone, and New Zealand’s top mortgage professionals took centre stage. The New Zealand Mortgage Awards 2025 delivered an …