Baz Luhrmann reveals why his marriage to Catherine Martin is ‘not traditional’

The Enduring Creative Partnership: Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin’s collaboration isn’t just a professional one; it’s a deeply personal connection that fuels their creative output. Luhrmann recently described his “profound trust” in Martin, a sentiment echoed in their decades-long partnership spanning films like Strictly Ballroom, Moulin Rouge!, and The Great … Read more

Farro to open Newmarket supermarket on former Liquorland Broadway site

Farro’s Auckland Expansion: A Sign of Shifting Grocery Trends? Gourmet grocer Farro is set to open its eighth Auckland supermarket in Newmarket, signaling continued growth for the premium food retailer. This expansion isn’t just about another store opening; it reflects broader trends in the grocery sector, with consumers increasingly prioritizing quality, sustainability and a curated … Read more

UK sanctions New Zealand-based marine insurer Maritime Mutual after reported links to Iran and Russian oil shipments

New Zealand Insurer Embroiled in Sanctions Probe: A Shadowy World of Oil and Risk Auckland-based Maritime Mutual Insurance Association (NZ) Ltd is under scrutiny following police raids in October, linked to potential breaches of the Russia Sanctions Act 2022. The investigation, revealed by Reuters, highlights the complex and often opaque world of maritime insurance and … Read more

School of murdered children Yuna and Minu Jo shocked ministry didn’t report disappearance to police

A systemic failure within the Ministry of Education delayed the reporting of two Auckland schoolgirls’ absences for years, a delay that occurred before their tragic deaths at the hands of their mother in 2018. Yuna and Minu Jo, aged eight and six respectively, attended Papatoetoe South School prior to their disappearance. Issues Identified in Failure … Read more

Christchurch child hit by car scootering to school: Neighbour uses jack to free trapped child

A young boy is recovering in hospital after being hit by a car whereas on his way to school in Christchurch this morning. The incident occurred on Ferry Road, near Te Waka Unua School, around 8:40 a.m. Community Response Bystanders quickly intervened after the child was pinned under the vehicle. One individual, identified as Khan, … Read more

Brumbies Beat Crusaders: Super Rugby Pacific Win After 26 Years

Brumbies’ Historic Win Signals Shifting Power in Super Rugby Pacific The ACT Brumbies delivered a stunning 50-24 victory over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Sunday, February 22, 2026, marking a significant upset in Super Rugby Pacific. This wasn’t just a win; it was a statement, breaking a 26-year losing streak in Christchurch and exposing vulnerabilities … Read more

Molteni&C flagship store to open in Auckland as Dawson & Co expands

Luxury Retail’s New Blueprint: Consolidation, Speed, and a Focus on Design Hubs Dawson & Co., a New Zealand luxury furniture retailer, is betting sizeable on a strategic shift, investing $3.5 million NZD in a revamped showroom in Auckland’s Parnell district. The renovation, undertaken by B3 Construction in collaboration with Bureaux Architects and Italian Stone and … Read more

Manila Bulletin – DepEd pushes TVET, stronger school-to-work alignment at ASEAN meet to boost Filipino workforce

The Philippines is taking steps to better connect education with employment opportunities, highlighted by its participation in the 16th ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework Committee (AQRFC) Meeting on February 20. The Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized the need for stronger alignment between basic education, vocational training and higher education to prepare Filipino students for the modern … Read more

Auckland financial entrepreneur Hannah McQueen aims to shake up healthcare industry with new company Age Brightly

From Financial Freedom to Future Health: Hannah McQueen’s New Vision for Aging Hannah McQueen, founder of the successful financial coaching business Enable.me, is charting a new course – one focused on preventative healthcare for New Zealand’s aging population. After selling Enable.me in 2023, McQueen initially considered a quieter life, but a growing conviction about a … Read more

PhilHealth to expand outpatient care program by end of year

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) announced plans to expand its Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (Gamot) program nationwide before the end of 2026. The announcement was made by PhilHealth spokesman Dr. Israel Pargas on Thursday. Expanding Access to Outpatient Care The Gamot program aims to provide members with up to P20,000 worth … Read more