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It’s driven by a Canadian billionaire with seemingly strong views on trans rights, vaccines and te Tiriti. A couple of weeks ago NZME – a media company that counts the NZ Herald, Newstalk ZB, BusinessDesk, ZM and a host of radio and entertainment brands among its holdings – held its annual results presentation for shareholders. … Read more
Must everyone really go? A contagion of big-name departures has swept New Zealand across 24 heady hours. It began with Adrian Orr, whose resignation as governor of the Reserve Bank came yesterday afternoon, and remains shrouded in mystery with a spooky soundtrack. Speculated reasons for the sudden farewell range from a dispute with senior ministers … Read more
A definitive ruling from someone who just did them all back-to-back. On October 25 2024, the Hump Ridge Track officially opened as Aotearoa’s 11th Great Walk, adding another link in a chain of stunning trails dotted across the nation. In recent years these hallowed walks have become overwhelmingly popular, to the point where it feels … Read more
Day after day spent listening to lawyers, activists and everyday people sharing their fears, expertise and hopes for the country can teach you a lot about Aotearoa, writes Lyric Waiwiri-Smith. As the Treaty principles bill hearings drew to a close, there was one remark repeated by myriad submitters: that the Justice Committee should feel privileged … Read more
The former Auckland mayor’s momentary lapse in judgement has cost him his diplomatic career, writes Catherine McGregor in today’s extract from The Bulletin. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday, sign up here. Peters moves fast after comment comes to light It was only a brief question during a post-talk Q&A. In fact, as one … Read more
Yes, another creature-of-the-year competition – and there’s something fishy going on with this one. If birds and bugs get to have an annual popularity contest, why not fish? For the last few years, the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust run Fish of the Year competition has been a relatively niche event, with votes last year … Read more
Featuring some of New Zealand’s acting greats, this confronting new Māori drama will resonate with those familiar with iwi politics. The opening scene of End of the Valley sets the mood for a tense, emotionally charged drama. A distraught Kaea Williams (Matia Mitai) stumbles through the forest at night, desperately searching for a way out. … Read more
Float, dance or run to see this spectacular show at the Auckland Arts Festival, but whatever you do, don’t miss it. A realisation of the very best of this country’s creative ambition It’s easy to forget the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre at the Aotea Centre, with its three tiers of seating and large capacity, has … Read more
The only published and available best-selling indie book chart in New Zealand is the top 10 sales list recorded every week at Unity Books’ stores in High St, Auckland, and Willis St, Wellington. AUCKLAND 1 Understanding Te Tiriti by Roimata Smail (Wai Ako Press, $25) Author Kiri Lightfoot says Smail’s guidebook to Te Tiriti is … Read more
A new poem by Maia Armistead. Mention of forest creatures I have never entered a forest.I have never sent stones careeningand not heard them fall.I have never let a footprint fillwith wild ants and seen it walk offwithout me. If there is a dark,tangled secret of the forest, Ihaven’t heard it. I lost it, inthe … Read more