Referee abuse: Sporting bodies highlight concerns for match officials, alarming figures for New Zealand Rugby

It is likely there would have been more incidents, but not every case of referee abuse is reported. Referee abuse has come under the spotlight after several disturbing cases. In June, the Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union made headlines for suspending all …

UK to lower voting age to 16 - should New Zealand do the same?

Speaking to Herald Now’s Ryan Bridge this morning, Labour MP Carmel Sepuloni said the NZ Labour Party would support a similar move, and has said it would implement it for local body elections. “National pulled that.” The move to a lower voting age was “ …

NZ to get a new motoring TV show

New Zealand is set to get a new local motoring television show with the launch of Tarmac Life on Sky TV. The new show will be the country’s only locally-produced program of its kind currently screening, and its creators promise "a fun and creative …

telDev launches MVNO platform with One New Zealand for market growth

telDev has delivered a new MVNO platform for One New Zealand, enabling the telecommunications operator to expand its mobile virtual network operator services across the country. The Auckland-based software firm confirmed it has developed and deployed the …

How do you choose New Zealand's best whisky?

The judges taste the whisky in silence and deep concentration, so as not to influence each other's notes. They mark on appearance, aroma, palette, balance, and finish. Once they've finished the judging, they can discuss their results.

16 Best Global Universities in Australia and New Zealand

Schools in Australia and New Zealand with top-notch research Australia and New Zealand are popular destinations for U.S. students. Of… Schools in Australia and New Zealand with top-notch research Australia and New Zealand are popular destinations for U.S. …

“Cortez Ratima vs Nolann Le Garrec” – 3 Key Battles: New Zealand vs France (3rd Test)

The All Blacks and France will meet for the third and final time this Saturday at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, with New Zealand already holding an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. After a tense 31-27 win in the opener, the hosts pulled away for a …

Eat Well for Less: Chef Mike Van de Elzen reveals 5 ways to save on your groceries in New Zealand

So, how do we do it? Van de Elzen shares five ways he thinks every Kiwi can save on their grocery bill right now. Make a plan It doesn’t need to be for that whole week; it could just be for that day. But make a plan when you go to the supermarket and write …

16 & 17 Year Olds In The UK Will Be Able To Vote In The Next General Election - New Zealand Needs To Catch Up

Friday, 18 July 2025, 8:47 am Press Release: Make It 16 The UK Government has just announced that 16 and 17 year olds throughout the UK will be able to vote by the next general election. This follows 16 and 17 year olds being given the right to vote in …

Canada and New Zealand resolve dairy trade dispute, Canada says