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Ōamaru’s $10m Heritage Street Goes Global in East of Eden

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The seven-episode adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel utilized the preserved heritage buildings and uncluttered streetscapes of Ōamaru’s Victorian Precinct, alongside landscapes in the Maniototo and Dunedin, delivering immediate economic benefits and long-term screen tourism potential to the region, according to Tourism Waitaki general manager Heather Matthews. Ōamaru Victorian Precinct Transforms Into Period California Production … Read more

Viral Solo Wedding Trend: The Bride Who Married Herself

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According to the British daily newspaper The Daily Mirror, 36-year-old Liverpool entrepreneur Katherine Jones proceeded with a three-day celebration in Tuscany, Italy, after her fiancé called off their wedding just seven days before the ceremony. Jones, who runs the Italian wine importer Think Wine Group, refused to cancel the prepaid event at Tenuta Mocajo in … Read more

Water Polo Upheaval: Second Chair Resigns Amid Investigation

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Water Polo New Zealand chair Alex Shine has resigned following the unauthorized disclosure of confidential documents and an ongoing, complex Sport Integrity Commission investigation into the sport, according to reporting by the New Zealand Herald and coverage tracked by outlets like The Gist. Shine’s abrupt departure marks the second leadership exit at the national sports … Read more

JCB Hydromax Breaks Hydrogen Speed Record at Bonneville Salt Flats

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Driven by land speed legend and retired Royal Air Force pilot Andy Green, a hydrogen-powered streamliner has set a new speed record of 653.87km/h at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats, according to JCB. The achievement eclipses the previous hydrogen internal-combustion benchmark of 298.5km/h set by BMW’s H2R in 2004, as reported by Forbes, though the result … Read more

Christchurch Bids for New NRL Team: Council Joins League Talks

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Christchurch City Council is weighing a formal bid for a 20th NRL team, with officials proposing to fund a consultant-led feasibility study using the existing Recreation, Sport and Events budget. According to council documents, the proposed study would evaluate ownership models, financial sustainability, high-performance facility requirements, and the broader economic impact of hosting a franchise … Read more

Taika Waititi Reflects on Death and Sir Sam Neill’s Passing

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Filmmaker Taika Waititi stated he does not feel his recent collaboration and friendship with actor Sam Neill has ended following Neill’s death at age 78 from pneumonia on July 13, according to recent interviews surrounding the 10th anniversary of their film Hunt for the Wilderpeople in London. Waititi Reflects on Working With Sam Neill Reflecting … Read more

US Embassy and Zamboanga Sur Agree on P31M Law Enforcement Training Program

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The United States embassy in the Philippines and the provincial government of Zamboanga del Sur agreed to establish a P30.8 million law enforcement training program on Wednesday, according to an American diplomatic mission statement released on Thursday. Under the agreement, the Antiterrorism Assistance program of the US Department of State will provide permanent training facilities … Read more

Media Insider: Radio Shakeups, Paul Henry’s Legacy, and Lorde’s Latest Move

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Mai FM breakfast host Fame Teu has departed the station after 11 years, citing a desire to rest and pursue new ventures, according to reports from Media Insider. Teu’s exit follows four years as a breakfast co-host alongside Nickson Clark and Tegan Yorwarth. While his departure prompted social media tributes from his colleagues, Teu has … Read more

NEMA Defends $48K London Consultancy Report on NZ Flood Risks

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New Zealand is shifting its approach to disaster management by prioritizing long-term risk reduction over reactive spending. While natural hazard expenditure over the last 15 years has been heavily concentrated on response and recovery, the government is now integrating new technology and data systems to improve national resilience. This move, funded in Budget 2026, aims … Read more

Pauline Hanson Calls for Stricter Limits on NZ Migration to Australia

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is positioning her political platform to address rising public frustration over living costs, housing shortages, and immigration policy. As populist movements gain traction, Hanson’s “monocultural” vision—which she defines as “welcoming” and “not exclusive” as long as everyone signs up to the same ideal—faces intensifying public debate. According to the Australian … Read more

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